NAS Jacksonville

Moving to NAS Jacksonville

NAS Jacksonville sits on the west bank of the St. Johns River and is a major Navy aviation hub, home to patrol and helicopter squadrons, a fleet readiness depot, and a large Navy medical presence. Families get big-city amenities, beaches within a short drive, and plenty of housing choices across several counties.

Official installation website

Where families live

Schools

Base-area children generally attend Duval County Public Schools, and many families also live in neighboring Clay County. There are no DoDEA schools on base. Duval's district site has a Military Support section. Contact the School Liaison early for zoning and enrollment help.

• Duval County Public Schools — Serves most of Jacksonville and has a military families page.

NAS Jacksonville School Liaison Office, through Fleet & Family Readiness (see the installation website).

Things to do near NAS Jacksonville

• Jacksonville Zoo and Gardensfamily
  A large zoo north of downtown with themed animal areas and gardens.
• Cummer Museum of Art & Gardensmuseum
  Art museum with riverfront formal gardens in Riverside.
• Museum of Science and History (MOSH)museum
  Hands-on science exhibits and a planetarium for kids.
• Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserveoutdoors
  Marshes, trails and Fort Caroline National Memorial along the river.
• Little Talbot Island State Parkoutdoors
  Barrier-island beaches, dunes and paddling.
• Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beachoutdoors
  Beach towns on the Atlantic with surf lessons and casual dining.
• EverBank Stadiumsports
  Home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, with other big events through the year.
• Okefenokee National Wildlife Refugeday-trip
  A swamp wilderness across the Georgia line for wildlife and boat tours.

Realtors & local services

Real estate offices

• Momentum RealtyJacksonville / Northeast Florida
  Advertises military relocation as a specialty, including PCS moves, BAH budgeting and VA loan purchases.

Listings come from public sources and are not endorsed or vetted. Own a business that serves families at NAS Jacksonville? Claim or add a listing.

PCS tips for NAS Jacksonville

• Housing wait times vary, so contact the Navy Housing Service Center (Jacksonville_Housing@us.navy.mil) as soon as you have orders to learn the wait and your options.
• Compare commutes carefully: Clay County suburbs trade longer drives and bridge/US-17 traffic for newer homes.
• Hurricane season runs June to November; make a family plan and ask about evacuation guidance when you arrive.
• Ask the School Liaison which schools your housing or address zones to before signing a lease or contract.

Benefits to use on this move

• Dislocation Allowance (DLA)
  Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
• Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)
  Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
• Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)
  Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
• VA Home Loan Guaranty
  Service members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
• Pet Transportation Reimbursement
  Families moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
• Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
  School-age children of active duty families changing schools
• School Liaison Program
  Parents choosing schools and transferring records

See every program and benefit

Other installations in the Southeast

• Fort BraggFayetteville, NC
• Fort CampbellClarksville, TN, KY
• Fort BenningColumbus, GA
• Fort Stewart & Hunter Army AirfieldHinesville / Savannah, GA
• Fort GordonAugusta, GA
• Fort JacksonColumbia, SC