NAS Patuxent River, Military Base

U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Colin Nicome signals for the start up of an E-2D Hawkeye aircraft assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., Aug. 27, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

Located at the mouth of the Patuxent River, Naval Air Station Patuxent River occupies approximately 14,500 acres, including its Webster Field Annex, Solomons Recreation Center and the Bloodsworth Island Range. It is one of the most beautiful and vital shore installations in existence today.

NAS Patuxent River is where the future of Naval Aviation begins. As the host of more than 50 tenant activities, including the Naval Air Systems Command and the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.

NAS Patuxent River Information

Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1943 – present
Controlled by: Naval District Washington
Current Commander: Captain John Brabazon
Garrison: Naval Test Wing Atlantic
Base Occupants: Naval Test Wing Atlantic
Open to the Public: No