Medium airport · Virginia Beach, United States
Oceana Naval Air Station
Oceana Naval Air Station is a medium airport serving Virginia Beach, United States. Its IATA code is NTU. Its ICAO code is KNTU. It has 4 runways, longest 12,001 ft (CON). Elevation 23 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Virginia Beach, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NTU |
| ICAO code | KNTU |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 4 runways, longest 12,001 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 23 ft |
| Coordinates | 36.8207° N, 76.0335° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
It was named in 1957 for Vice Admiral Appolla Soucek, a naval aviator and test pilot who held the world altitude record, and later served as Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics. Constructed in 1941, and officially commissioned in 1943, NAS Oceana has been home to carrier-based aircraft since its inception.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Oceana Naval Air Station, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- First Landing State Park · United States · 6.0 miles away
- False Cape State Park · United States · 18.1 miles away
- Kiptopeke State Park · United States · 24.3 miles away
- Dismal Swamp State Park · United States · 30.0 miles away
- Colonial National Historical Park · United States · 38.3 miles away
- Machicomoco State Park · United States · 44.0 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Oceana Naval Air Station?
Oceana Naval Air Station — its IATA code is NTU and its ICAO code is KNTU.
Where is Oceana Naval Air Station located?
Oceana Naval Air Station serves Virginia Beach, United States. Its coordinates are 36.8207° N, 76.0335° W.
What is the history of Oceana Naval Air Station?
It was named in 1957 for Vice Admiral Appolla Soucek, a naval aviator and test pilot who held the world altitude record, and later served as Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics. Constructed in 1941, and officially commissioned in 1943, NAS Oceana has been home to carrier-based aircraft since its inception.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3740
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Air_Station_Oceana
Page last updated 13 November 2026.