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Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

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WELCOME TO NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND

INSTALLATION INFORMATION


NAS Whidbey Island is the premier naval aviation installation in the Pacific Northwest and home of all Navy tactical electronic attack squadrons flying the EA-18G Growler. Adding to the depth and capability of the air station are eight Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance squadrons flying the P-3 Orion, P-8 Poseidon and EP-3E Aries.

If you are planning a visit to NAS Whidbey Island, please go to the Visitor Information page for more information.

Unmanned Arial Systems reporting:
The use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or “Drones” are prohibited on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Property.  NAS Whidbey Island is requesting your assistance in reporting any UAS device seen on any NASWI property. Please immediately call (360) 257-3122/3127 to report any UAS “Drone” activity on our installations. Taking photographs of the UAS can also be helpful if you are safely able to do so. Your assistance in identifying these devices is crucial to the safety and security of NAS Whidbey Island personnel, guests, and property. 

Comments, including noise complaints can be directed to NAS Whidbey Island's comment line at (360) 257-6665, or via e-mail: NASWI_Noise_Comments@us.navy.mil. For a directory of commonly used numbers, click here.

For media inquiries, call (360) 257-2286 or email naswipao@us.navy.mil.

Static displays and flyover information can be found here.

All other questions can be directed to the NAS Whidbey Island Quarterdeck at (360) 257-2631.
 

News from around NAS Whidbey Island

PHOTOS FROM AROUND NAS Whidbey Island

Aviation Boatswain�s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Killian Harriman, assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island Operations Air Terminal, guides a Boeing C-40 Clipper aircraft for departure on Ault Field.

May 09 2022

C-40 Departure

Petty Officer 2nd Class Marc Cuenca

200130-N-HC646-0047 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Jan. 30, 2019) Aviation Boatswain�s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Killian Harriman, assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island Operations Air Terminal, guides a Boeing C-40 Clipper aircraft for departure on Ault Field. The NAS Whidbey Island Air Terminal team is a mission-based facility made up of more than 40 personnel working day and night to get military personnel towards their destination. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marc Cuenca/Released)

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 A P-8 Poseidon and an EA-18G Growler fly in formation.

May 09 2022

Poseidon and Growler in formation

NAS Whidbey Island

A P-8 Poseidon and an EA-18G Growler fly in formation.

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 A service member, assigned to Detachment Northwest, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11, teaches a child how to navigate an unmanned ground vehicle during a National Night Out at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor, Washington Aug. 3, 2021. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign designed to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement. National Night Out was introduced in August of 1984 through an already established network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations, and volunteers across the nation.

Apr 19 2022

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Petty Officer 1st Class Margie Vinson

A service member, assigned to Detachment Northwest, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11, teaches a child how to navigate an unmanned ground vehicle during a National Night Out at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor, Washington Aug. 3, 2021. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign designed to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement. National Night Out was introduced in August of 1984 through an already established network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations, and volunteers across the nation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Margie Vinson)

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 Lt. Cmdr. Mark Ramirez exits an EA-18G Growler following his first flight assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 144 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, Washington October 4, 2021. Electronic attack squadrons operate from aircraft carriers and fixed land bases to tactically exploit, suppress, degrade and deceive enemy electromagnetic defensive and offensive systems, including communications and pro-forma signals in support of amphibious assaults, air strikes and fleet operations.

Apr 19 2022

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Aranza Valdez

Lt. Cmdr. Mark Ramirez exits an EA-18G Growler following his first flight assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 144 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, Washington October 4, 2021. Electronic attack squadrons operate from aircraft carriers and fixed land bases to tactically exploit, suppress, degrade and deceive enemy electromagnetic defensive and offensive systems, including communications and pro-forma signals in support of amphibious assaults, air strikes and fleet operations. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aranza Valdez)

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 An MH-60 Seahawk helicopter assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's (NASWI) Search and Rescue (SAR) unit takes off from a training area near NASWI. The SAR team provides assistance to military and civilians throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Apr 19 2022

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Petty Officer 2nd Class John Hetherington

An MH-60 Seahawk helicopter assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's (NASWI) Search and Rescue (SAR) unit takes off from a training area near NASWI. The SAR team provides assistance to military and civilians throughout the Pacific Northwest. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hetherington)

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 EA-18G Growlers based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Paul Seeber/Released)

Mar 29 2022

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MCC Paul Seeber

190329-N-KL795-1005 WHIDBEY ISLAND, WA (March 29, 2019) Three EA-18G Growlers based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island break formation as they prepare to land. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Paul Seeber/Released)

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 A sailor assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 greets his family after returning to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, Feb 14, following an eight-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group.

Apr 19 2022

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Aranza Valdez

NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. - A sailor assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 greets his family after returning to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, Feb 14, following an eight-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aranza Valdez)

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Aviation Boatswain�s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Killian Harriman, assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island Operations Air Terminal, guides a Boeing C-40 Clipper aircraft for departure on Ault Field. A P-8 Poseidon and an EA-18G Growler fly in formation. A service member, assigned to Detachment Northwest, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11, teaches a child how to navigate an unmanned ground vehicle during a National Night Out at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor, Washington Aug. 3, 2021. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign designed to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement. National Night Out was introduced in August of 1984 through an already established network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations, and volunteers across the nation. Lt. Cmdr. Mark Ramirez exits an EA-18G Growler following his first flight assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 144 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, Washington October 4, 2021. Electronic attack squadrons operate from aircraft carriers and fixed land bases to tactically exploit, suppress, degrade and deceive enemy electromagnetic defensive and offensive systems, including communications and pro-forma signals in support of amphibious assaults, air strikes and fleet operations. An MH-60 Seahawk helicopter assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's (NASWI) Search and Rescue (SAR) unit takes off from a training area near NASWI. The SAR team provides assistance to military and civilians throughout the Pacific Northwest. EA-18G Growlers based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Paul Seeber/Released) A sailor assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 greets his family after returning to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, Feb 14, following an eight-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group.

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