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Oceana Naval Air Station

Virginia Beach, VirginiaElevation 23 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

4 runways · longest 12,001 ft

05L/23R
Dimensions
8,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Pem (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 05L42°T
RWY 23R222°T
05R/23L
Dimensions
12,001 x 200 ft
Surface
Pem (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 05R42°T
Approach lightsALSF1
RWY 23L222°T
Approach lightsALSF1
14L/32R
Dimensions
8,001 x 150 ft
Surface
Pem (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 14L134°T
RWY 32R314°T
14R/32L
Dimensions
8,000 x 200 ft
Surface
Pem (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 14R134°T
RWY 32L314°T
Approach lightsALSF1

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Oceana Naval Air Station is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Field elevation 23 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipNavy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
ManagerCOMMANDING OFFICER
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKNTU / NTU
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.8207, -76.0335
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · Split white-green (military)
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.9
Oceana Approach Control
APPR
31.76
ATIS
ATIS
25.44
CLNC DEL
CLD
119.6
Oceana Departure Control
DEP
33.64
GND
GND
672.3
ATCOM
MISC
28.49
BASE OPS
OPS
38.74
PMSV METRO
PMSV
127.075
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ALSO OLS.
›RSTD: PPR RQR 48 HR PRIOR TO ARRIVAL FOR ALL NON-OCEANA BASED ACFT DSN 433-2161/2163, C757-433-2161/ 2163. STA TO FINAL LDG ONLY 0300-1200Z++, SUN 0000-1800Z++. VICE FINAL LDG ONLY 0400-1200Z++, SUN 0400-1800Z++.
›RSTD: SUN ALL FIXED WING AND HEL FLT ABV 1000 FT ARR/DEP MUST FILE IFR FLT PLAN. VFR/SPECIAL VFR COPTER ROUTE MANDATORY FOR ALL HEL FLTS AT OR BLW 1000 FT.
›TRAN ALERT - NO ON/OFF BASE TRNSP AVBL.
›RMKS: ALL PLN SERVICES HAVE BEEN CONSOLIDATED WITH NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, CHAMBERS FIELD. FLT PLANS SHOULD BE FAXED TO DSN 565-9680, C757-445-9680. TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF FLIGHT PLANS CALL NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, CHAMBERS FIELD FLIGHT PLANNING SUPERVISOR AT DSN 262-3419, C757-322-3419/3429.
›RSTD PPR ALL NON-OCEANIA BASED ACFT DSN 433-2161/2163, C757-433-2161/2163 STRAIGHT-IN APCH TO FINAL LDG ONLY 0300-1200Z++, SUN 0300-1800Z++.
›SUN ALL FIXED WING AND HEL FLIGHT ABV 1000 FT ARR/DEP NTU MUST FILE IFR FLT PLAN. VFR/SPECIAL VFR HEL ROUTE MANDATORY FOR ALL HEL FLTS AT OR BLW 1000 FT.
›CSTMS/AG/IMG AVBL OCEANA NAS BASED TACTICAL ACFT ONLY. REQUIRE 48 HR PRIOR NOTICE TO BASE OPS. AIRCREW RQR TO REMAIN IN ACFT UNTIL RLSD BY CUSTOMS.
›MISC: NS NORFOLK, CHAMBERS FLD COORD ALL FLT PLANNING SVCS. FLT PLANS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO KNGU.FLTPLNG.FCT@NAVY.MIL OR FAXED TO DSN 565-9680, C757 445-9680. TO CFM RECEIPT OF FLT PLANS CALL NS NORFOLK, CHAMBERS FLD FLT PLANNING SUPERVISOR AT DSN 262-3419/3429, C757 322-3419/3429.
›CLASS D AND CLASS E-EXT AVAIL 0500-0459Z++ SUN-SAT EXC BY NOTAM. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT INFO.
›JA SU: (NC-10C) (NC-108)(MSU-200) CTC AIR OPS DUTY OFFICER TO ENSURE AVBL.
›ACLS AVBL MON-FRI 1400-0430Z++.
›TFC PAT: SIMULTANEOUS LDG/DEP ARE CONDUCTED ON PARL RWY LCTD 700 FT APART. EXTV JET TRNG OCEANA NAS/FENTRESS NALF. REDUCED RWY SEPN STD IN EFF USN/USMC ACFT. DUR PEAK PERIODS EXP ONE APCH TO FULL STOP LDG.
›TRAN ALERT: TRAN LINE 1230-0330Z++ MON-FRI; 1300-2300Z++ SAT, SUN, AND HOL. LTD PRK/STOR FAC. DUR PEAK PERIODS EXTV DELAY IN TRAN SVG. JOSAC/NALO HAVE PRIORITY. NO LAV SVC OR POTABLE WATER AVBL.
›OLS.
›OIL: UNAVAIL.
›FLUID: SP LHOX LOX, UNAVAIL WKENDS & HOL.
›RWY 05L OVRN LEN: 1002 FT. RWY 05R OVRN LEN: 986 FT. RWY 14L OVRN LEN: 999 FT. RWY 23L OVRN LEN: 150 FT. RWY 23R OVRN LEN: 151 FT. RWY 32L OVRN LEN: 50 FT. RWY 32R OVRN LEN: 50 FT.
›TFC PAT BREAK-1500. SIMULTANEOUS LDG/DEP ARE CONDUCTED ON PARL RWY LOCATED 700 FT APART.
›OVRN SFC RWY 32L AND 32R: ASP.
›OVRN SFC RWY 23L AND 23R: PEM.
›EXTV JET TRNG OCEANA NAS/FENTRESS NALF. REDUCED RWY SEPN STD IN EFFECT USN/USMC ACFT. DUR PEAK PERIODS EXPT ONE APCH TO FULL STOP LDG.
›DRG PEAK PERIODS EXPECT ONE APCH TO FULL STOP LDG.
›FOR CIVIL ACFT LANDING PERMIT (CALP) INFO CTC AFLD MGR C757-433-2318/2161.
›FUEL: J5. NO FUEL SVC 0430-0530Z++. LTD FUEL SVC AVBL 0330-0430Z++ AND 0530-1230Z++ DUE PERS RSTD. TRAN HOT PIT AVBL 1300-0330Z++ MON-FRI, PPR; UNAVBL WKEND/HOL.
›OLS.
›MISC: HUFFER AIR START SVCS UNAVBL TO TSNT ACFT. USE CTN, PARASAILING WILL TAKE PLACE ALG THE COAST FM NTU R-350 TO NTU R-160 FM COASTLINE TO 3 NM, SFC-400 FT DALGT AND VMC ONLY FM 1 APR TIL 30 OCT. ALL SFCS WIP GRASS CUTTING ALG RWYS AND TWYS.
›A/D USE CTN PARASAILING WILL TAKE PLACE ALONG THE COAST FROM NTU 350 CW 160 FROM COASTLINE TO 3 NM. SFC-400 FT. DAYTIME AND VMC ONLY. FROM 1 APR UNTIL 30 OCT.
›DURING VMC ALL DEP AND PRACTICE INST APCH FLY RWY HDG AND DO NOT EXCEED 1000 FT UNTIL PAST DEP END DUE EXTV OVERHEAD TFC.
›OLS.
›ALSO OLS.
›OLS.
›OLS.
›OLS.
›AVBL ONLY DURING HRS OF OPERATION.
›TWY A3, FEEDER TWY FROM A TWY TO RAMP AREA, 1ST FEEDER TWY SOUTH OF FUEL PITS.
›HANGAR 145 AND REVISE RAMP AREA EXTENDING SE CORNER OF RAMP FROM JUST SOUTH OF FUEL PITS TO APRX THE END OF THE OVER RUNS.
›CSTMS/AG/IMG: AVBL OCEANA NAS BASED TACTICAL ACFT ONLY. RQR 48 HR PN TO BASE OPS. AIRCREW RQR TO REMAIN IN ACFT TIL RELEASED BY CSTMS.
›NS ABTMT: STRICT COMPLIANCE RQR WITH PROGRAM OUTLINED IN FLIP AP/1 SUPPL ARPT RMK.
›SERVICE-A-GEAR: A-G NML RIGGED ALL RWY EXC INBOARD RWY SHORTFIELD ARRESTING GEAR.
›HOOK E28(B) (1476 FT).
›HOOK E28(B) (1412 FT).
›HOOK E28(B) (1461 FT).
›HOOK E28(B) (1414 FT).
›HOOK E28(B) (1435 FT).
›HOOK E28(B) (1506 FT).
›HOOK E28(B) (1454 FT).
›HOOK E28(B) (1476 FT).
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KNTU on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KNTU have a METAR?
Yes. KNTU is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KNTU have a TAF?
When KNTU issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KNTU?
KNTU sits at 23 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KNTU?
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