Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) — Oak Harbor, United States

NUW is Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, specifically Ault Field, located near Oak Harbor, Washington. This U.S. Navy installation is a major hub for electronic warfare aviation, home to squadrons flying the EA-18G Growler, and supports patrol aircraft operations as well. NUW has no civilian passenger service; its operations are dedicated entirely to naval aviation training, maintenance, and deployment readiness. Whidbey Island's location in Puget Sound gives the base strategic maritime patrol value along the Pacific Northwest coastline. The station has been a fixture of the local Oak Harbor economy and community for decades, with jet noise from Growler training operations frequently a topic of regional discussion given the base's proximity to residential areas.