Naval Air Station Oceana

Moving to Naval Air Station Oceana

NAS Oceana is the Navy's East Coast master jet base, home to 18 Hornet and Super Hornet squadrons, most of which deploy aboard carriers. About 10,500 active Navy personnel work here, and families live throughout Virginia Beach and the wider Hampton Roads area.

Official installation website

Where families live

Schools

Most families attend Virginia Beach City Public Schools; there are no DoD schools. Because Oceana's flight operations affect nearby neighborhoods, check noise zones and school zoning together when choosing a home.

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools — Largest division in the area, serving many military students.
• Chesapeake Public Schools — Alternative for families living south of Virginia Beach.

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic School Liaison Office via the Fleet and Family Support Center.

Things to do near Naval Air Station Oceana

• Virginia Beach Oceanfrontoutdoors
  Boardwalk and beaches.
• First Landing State Parkoutdoors
  Trails and camping near Chesapeake Bay.
• Virginia Aquariumfamily
  Local aquarium with marine exhibits.
• Back Bay National Wildlife Refugeoutdoors
  Beach and marsh trails south of the resort area.
• Oceana Air Showfamily
  Large air show featuring Navy jets when held.
• Norfolk and Colonial Williamsburgday-trip
  Museums and history within an hour.

Realtors & local services

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Local programs & support

• MilitaryChildCare.com
  Search for military-run and approved child care in Hampton Roads.

PCS tips for Naval Air Station Oceana

• Oceana houses squadrons that deploy for six to seven months, so ask about spouse and family support networks early.
• Aircraft noise is part of life near the base; ask about noise zones before signing a lease.
• Childcare availability in Hampton Roads is limited, so apply as soon as you have orders.
• Low-lying areas flood during storms; ask about flood zones and insurance.
• Traffic on the Oceanfront corridor builds during summer tourist season.

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 Mid-Atlantic & D.C. area

• Fort LeePetersburg, VA
• Fort George G. MeadeOdenton, MD
• Fort BelvoirAlexandria / Springfield, VA
• Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallArlington, VA
• Fort DetrickFrederick, MD
• Aberdeen Proving GroundAberdeen, MD