Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

Established: 1942
Base Type: Navy

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About

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is located in Oak Harbor, WA, on beautiful Whidbey Island, 90 miles north of Seattle. Within close proximity to the San Juan Islands and the Cascade and Olympic mountains, Whidbey Island is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. NAS Whidbey Island is comprised of two bases five miles apart: the Seaplane Base and the Naval Air Station aka Ault Field.

(Source: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrnw/installations/nas_whidbey_island.html)

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Directions

From Interstate 5 – Take Exit 230 (Anacortes/ Burlington). Turn left onto Highway 20 and proceed until you see highway sign to Oak Harbor (fourth stop light) and turn left. Head up the hill, cross the bridge and stay on Highway 20. Proceed to the light on Ault Field Road. Turn right, and when you reach the first stoplight, take right on Goldie Road to the Charles Porter Gate.

From Port Townsend (Keystone Ferry) – From ferry, turn left on Engle Road. Stay left on Engle Road (about 4 miles) until you come to Highway 20 in Coupeville. Take a left at the light and continue north to Oak Harbor. At first stop light before highway goes into town, turn left onto Swantown Road. About one block after another set of lights, turn right onto Heller Road, and continue until it turns to right onto Clover Valley Road. Turn left at the second stoplight (Goldie Road) to the Charles Porter Gate.

From Clinton (Mukilteo Ferry) – From ferry, follow Highway 525 north, which turns into Highway 20, for about 43 miles before arriving to Oak Harbor. At first stop light before highway goes into town, turn left onto Swantown Road. About one block after another set of lights, turn right onto Heller Road, and continue until it turns to right onto Clover Valley Road. Turn left at the second stoplight (Goldie Road) to the Charles Porter Gate.

If you need to arrange access to the base, you may be directed to the Pass and Decal office once you reach the gate.

**Please Note that due to the unique geography of the Puget Sound region, the Washington highway system can include ferry crossings. Point to point distances on the map can be misleading and actual travel times and routes may be significantly longer.

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Quick Reference

Chapel
1155 West Intruder St., Bldg 960
(360) 257-2414

Dining Facility
1040 W Intruder St, Bldg 382
(360) 257-2469

Education
School Liaison Officer
260 W Pioneer Way
(360) 257-6863

Equal Opportunity Advisor
(360) 396-6061

Family Advocacy
3675 W Lexington St, Bldg 2556
(360) 257-3266

Public Affairs
(360) 257-2286

Fire Department
(360) 257-2532

Fire Prevention/Inspection
(360) 257-6110

Finance Office
Navy Federal Credit Union
1080 W Lexington St, Suite 108
(888) 842-6328

Housing Service Center
3675 W Lexington St
(800) 876-7022

Legal Services
Langley Boulevard
(360) 257-2126

Post Office
1080 W Lexington St
(800) 275-8777

 

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Base Surroundings

Fort Casey State Park
1280 Engle Rd,
Coupeville, WA 98239
(888) 226-7688

Double Bluff County Park
6325 Double Bluff Rd,
Freeland, Whidbey Island, WA 98249-9567
(360) 679-7331

Deception Pass State Park
5175 N State Hwy 20,
Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, WA 98277
(360) 675-2417

Spoiled Dog Winery
5881 Maxwelton Rd,
Langley, Whidbey Island, WA 98260-9518
(360) 661-6226

Comforts of Whidbey Winery
5219 View Road,
Langley, Whidbey Island, WA 98260
(360) 969-2961

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Medical Care

Fort Casey State Park
1280 Engle Rd,
Coupeville, WA 98239
(888) 226-7688

Double Bluff County Park
6325 Double Bluff Rd,
Freeland, Whidbey Island, WA 98249-9567
(360) 679-7331

Deception Pass State Park
5175 N State Hwy 20,
Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, WA 98277
(360) 675-2417

Spoiled Dog Winery
5881 Maxwelton Rd,
Langley, Whidbey Island, WA 98260-9518
(360) 661-6226

Comforts of Whidbey Winery
5219 View Road,
Langley, Whidbey Island, WA 98260
(360) 969-2961