Base History \ Arrival
Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West is located on Boca Chica Key, Monroe county, Florida. It is the second to last major island in the Florida Keys. NAS Key West has several annexes through out Monroe county as well as Key West itself. Key West is the southernmost city in the continental United States. It is 1.5 miles wide and 4 miles long, it sits 93 miles north of Cuba, 153 miles southwest of Miami and 24.5 degrees above the equator. Emerald colored waters where the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean meet below the 42 bridges of the Overseas Highway make the three-hour drive between Miami and Key West especially beautiful. The quarterdeck phone number is 305-293-2268.
History
The U.S. Navy's presence in Key West dates back to 1823, when a Naval Base was established to stop piracy in this area. The lower Keys were home to many wealthy shipping merchants whose fleets operated from these waters. This drew the interest of pirates such as Black Beard and Captain Jon Kidd, who used the Keys as a base from which to prey on shipping lanes. For an in depth history of NAS Key West please visit the Key West homepage.
Mission
Naval Air Station Key West's national security mission supports operational and readiness requirements for Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, National Guard units, federal agencies, and allied forces.
Population Served
NAS Key West community consists of service members and their families from the Navy, Marines, Air Force, Army, and Coast Guard, as well as civilian employees, foreign dignitaries and retirees.
Directions
The facility consists of five locations. Driving from the mainland take the Sawgrass Expressway to Key West then at Florida City take U.S. #1 south. Approximately 2-1/2 to 3 hours later (or more) you have arrived. In the Keys locations are noted by the green mile marker. Near mile marker #8 the information sign reads "N.A.S. Next Exit" - take an immediate right at the off ramp. Just in case you drive past the off ramp, there is a turn around about 1/2 mile down the road. The NAS Key West, Boca Chica is the operational location. The other locations consist of service activities, NEX, Housing, MWR Facilities, etc.
If you have not received your welcome letter contact your sponsor or the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) for maps and information brochures. Four NAS Key West Annexes are located in the city of Key West. The Housing Welcome Center and RV Park are located at Sigsbee Park, as well as the FFSC, Community Center, ATM Machine, Navy Exchange and Commissary.
DIRECTIONS FROM BOCA CHICA TO SIGSBEE PARK where the FFSC, Housing Welcome Center and Navy Lodge are located.
Take U.S. #1 south to Key West, at the split of U.S. #1 bear to the right. This will put you on North Roosevelt (NR). Go to the first traffic light on NR and take a right. This will put you on Sigsbee Road you will notice the Sigsbee Housing sign. Stay on Sigsbee Road as you enter the housing area. When the road separates bear again to the right and you will see the gas station on the right, the FFSC on the left, the Housing Welcome Center on the right; with the Navy Exchange and Commissary a short ways down the road on the right.
DIRECTIONS FROM BOCA CHICA TO TRUMBO POINT where the United States Coast Guard Group and Cutters are located.
Take U.S. #1 south to Key West, at the split of U.S. #1 bear to the right onto North Roosevelt (NR). Once on NR go to the fourth traffic light and take a right onto PALM AVENUE. Go to the first traffic light on PALM AVENUE and take a right, look to the right and you will see the Visitors Quarters. On the side of this building is printed FLY NAVY. Follow the sign posted for the USCG Group once you enter Trumbo Point.
DIRECTIONS FROM BOCA CHICA TO TRUMAN ANNEX
Take U.S. #1 South to Key West, at the split of U.S. #1 bear to the right onto North Roosevelt (NR). Stay on NR and it will turn into Truman Avenue, when you come to WHITE STREET take a left onto White Street until you reach UNITED STREET, then take a right onto United Street this takes you right into Truman Annex.
The Key West International Airport is located on South Roosevelt Blvd in Key West. There is no bus service available to the NAS Key West. If you fly into Key West contact your sponsor or the Officer of the Day (OOD) at 305-293-2268, for transportation. Be sure to advise them if you are by yourself or are accompanied by your family.
Greyhound Bus Station is located at the Key West International airport. For transportation to the air station, call your sponsor or the OOD at (c)305-293-2268/2971. Be sure to advise them if you are by yourself or are accompanied by your family.
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