Overview
Naval Air Station Jacksonville is a major U.S. Navy base on the west bank of the St. Johns River, home to maritime patrol squadrons and aircraft maintenance.
History
The air station was commissioned in 1940 as the U.S. prepared for World War II, and it has been a center of naval aviation in Florida ever since.
Today
The base and its contractors are among Jacksonville's largest employers. Work on base follows the military's own access and screening rules.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.