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Pacific Northwest naval air hub on scenic Whidbey Island.
Opened
1942
Location
Oak Harbor, United States
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, also known as Ault Field, is a United States Navy installation located near Oak Harbor, Washington, on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound. It serves as the Navy's premier tactical electronic warfare center on the West Coast and is the home base for the EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft.
The installation encompasses two airfields: Ault Field, the primary facility, and Outlying Landing Field Coupeville, used for field carrier landing practice. The base hosts several squadrons under Commander, Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and plays a critical role in training Navy and Marine Corps aviators.
As a military installation, NAS Whidbey Island is not open to commercial passenger traffic. It operates under strict access controls and is primarily used for military flight operations, training exercises, and naval aviation support.
Getting to & from
The base is accessible by Washington State Ferries connecting Whidbey Island to the mainland, as well as by road via State Route 20 through Deception Pass.
Notable facts
- ›Home to the EA-18G Growler, the U.S. Navy's primary airborne electronic attack aircraft.
- ›Hosts Commander, Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
- ›Established in 1942 during World War II.
- ›Includes Outlying Landing Field Coupeville for carrier landing practice.
- ›One of the largest naval air stations on the U.S. West Coast.
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