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Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field
Jacksonville, United States
Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field
U.S. Navy air facility serving Naval Station Mayport, Florida.
- ›Located within Naval Station Mayport, one of the U.S. Navy's largest Atlantic Fleet installations.
- ›Named after Admiral David L. McDonald, a former Chief of Naval Operations.
- ›Primarily supports naval helicopter and fixed-wing military aviation operations.
- ›Not open to civilian or commercial air traffic.
- ›Situated near the mouth of the St. Johns River in northeastern Florida.
Naval Station Mayport, home to Admiral David L. McDonald Field (NRB), is a United States Navy installation situated along the Atlantic coast near Jacksonville, Florida. One of the Navy's busiest fleet concentration areas, it primarily supports military aviation and naval operations rather than civilian commercial travel. The airfield bears the name of Admiral David L. McDonald, a former Chief of Naval Operations, reflecting its deep ties to American naval history.
- Military Operations Terminal — Restricted military facility handling Navy and Department of Defense flight operations; not open to civilian passengers.
- Private vehicle or military-authorized transportation on base
- Taxi services available at base perimeter for authorized personnel
- Rental car agencies accessible near Jacksonville proper
- Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (on-base lodging for authorized personnel)
- Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach
- Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Beach
- Holiday Inn Express Atlantic Beach
On-base dining is available through Navy galley and MWR facilities for authorized military personnel and their guests. The nearby Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach communities offer a wide range of seafood restaurants, casual diners, and waterfront eateries a short drive from the station gate.
- Access to Naval Station Mayport is restricted to military personnel, DoD civilians, and authorized visitors — ensure proper credentials before arriving.
- Civilian travelers flying into the Jacksonville area should use Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) for commercial flights.
- The nearby Mayport village area offers fresh local seafood and a working shrimp boat dock worth visiting if in the area.
- Security screening at base entry points can take time; plan arrival windows accordingly if visiting on official business.
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