Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field
Pensacola, United States
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field
America's premier naval aviation training base since 1914.
- ›Known as the 'Cradle of Naval Aviation,' it has trained U.S. military pilots since 1914.
- ›Home base of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team.
- ›Named after Admiral Forrest Sherman, Chief of Naval Operations 1949–1951.
- ›The National Naval Aviation Museum, located on base, is one of the world's largest air and space museums.
- ›The installation does not support scheduled commercial passenger operations.
Naval Air Station Pensacola, home to Forrest Sherman Field, is a United States Navy installation and the birthplace of naval aviation, established in 1914. It serves as the primary training hub for U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviators, and hosts the renowned Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron. The field is not a commercial airport and access is restricted to military personnel, dependents, and authorized visitors.
- Military Terminal / FBO — Handles military flight operations, general aviation for authorized users, and transient military aircraft.
- Personal vehicle with base access authorization
- Government shuttle within the installation
- Taxi services from Pensacola city (require base visitor processing)
- Rideshare pickup at base entry points with proper credentials
- Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (on-base lodging)
- Hilton Pensacola Beach
- Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Downtown
- Marriott Pensacola Downtown
- Comfort Inn Pensacola Airport Area
On-base dining is available through Navy Exchange food courts and enlisted/officer mess facilities for authorized personnel. The nearby Pensacola area offers a wide range of Gulf Coast seafood restaurants and casual dining options along Pensacola Beach and downtown. Civilians visiting the base as guests should plan meals either on-base with a sponsor or at nearby establishments outside the gate.
- Civilian access requires a valid government-issued ID and sponsor coordination well in advance.
- The National Naval Aviation Museum on base is open to the public and one of the largest air and space museums in the world — confirm current access procedures before visiting.
- The Blue Angels practice flights are often viewable from public areas near the base; check the NAS Pensacola official schedule.
- Pensacola Regional Airport (PNS) serves commercial travelers — use it for commercial flights rather than NPA.
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