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Welcome to Naval Station Norfolk

Naval Station Norfolk supports the operational readiness of the US Atlantic Fleet, providing facilities and services to enable mission accomplishment. We are committed to safety, security, and continuous improvement in quality of life and quality of service for our Sailors and families.

Installation Information

Naval Station Norfolk is geographically located in the Southeastern corner of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The area is collectively known as "Hampton Roads" and is commonly referred to as such by the residents of the area. Hampton Roads generally includes the Cities of Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Suffolk, and is populated by over 1 million people. Naval Station Norfolk is situated in the Sewells Point area of the City of Norfolk, near the site of the battle of the Monitor and Merrimac (CSS Virginia), and is the largest naval complex in the world.

GATE HOURS

Gate 2: Open 24 Hours
Gate 3A: 0500-1900
Gate 4: 0500-1900
Gate 5: 0500-1900
Gate 6: 0500-1900
Gate 10: 0500-0900 (Only inbound traffic)
Gate 22: Open 24 Hours

News from Around Naval Station Norfolk

Photos From Naval Station Norfolk

Welcome to Naval Station Norfolk Sign and anchor

Dec 29 2022

Welcome to Naval Station Norfolk

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Welcome to Naval Station Norfolk sign and anchor

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 Yorktown, Va. (February 5, 2025) Personnel assigned to the Harbor Patrol Unit of Naval Weapons Station Yorktown’s Security Department conduct security exercises on the York River as part of the annual Exercise Citadel Shield- Solid Curtain 2025. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

Feb 07 2025

Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025

Max Lonzanida

Yorktown, Va. (February 5, 2025) Personnel assigned to the Harbor Patrol Unit of Naval Weapons Station Yorktown’s Security Department conduct security exercises on the York River as part of the annual Exercise Citadel Shield- Solid Curtain 2025. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

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 Naval Station Norfolk Waterfront

Nov 30 2022

Naval Station Norfolk Waterfront

MC2 Ernest R. Scott

The aircraft carriers USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), USS Enterprise (CVN 65), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) are in port at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., the world�s largest naval station. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ernest R. Scott/Released)

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 USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) returns to homeport

Nov 30 2022

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) returns to NS Norfolk

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USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) returns to NS Norfolk Nov. 26, 2022 following her inaugural cruise

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 The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, Dec 22. Forrest Sherman returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a scheduled deployment with Allies and partners as the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG 2) conducting presence operations and exercises in the European Theater.

Dec 29 2022

USS Forrest Sherman Returns Home From Deployment

Petty Officer 2nd Class Anderson Branch

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, Dec 22. Forrest Sherman returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a scheduled deployment with Allies and partners as the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG 2) conducting presence operations and exercises in the European Theater.

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 USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) returns home to Naval Station Norfolk after completing ship support for Continuing Promise 2022, Dec.21, 2022. Continuing Promise 2022, a joint, multi-national military and civilian effort, provided humanitarian assistance to partner nations in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility by providing medical care to people in need.

Dec 29 2022

USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) Returns to Home Port

Ryan Carter, Military Sealift Command

USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) returns home to Naval Station Norfolk after completing ship support for Continuing Promise 2022, Dec.21, 2022. Continuing Promise 2022, a joint, multi-national military and civilian effort, provided humanitarian assistance to partner nations in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility by providing medical care to people in need.

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Welcome to Naval Station Norfolk Sign and anchor Yorktown, Va. (February 5, 2025) Personnel assigned to the Harbor Patrol Unit of Naval Weapons Station Yorktown’s Security Department conduct security exercises on the York River as part of the annual Exercise Citadel Shield- Solid Curtain 2025. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released). Naval Station Norfolk Waterfront USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) returns to homeport The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, Dec 22. Forrest Sherman returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a scheduled deployment with Allies and partners as the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG 2) conducting presence operations and exercises in the European Theater. USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) returns home to Naval Station Norfolk after completing ship support for Continuing Promise 2022, Dec.21, 2022. Continuing Promise 2022, a joint, multi-national military and civilian effort, provided humanitarian assistance to partner nations in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility by providing medical care to people in need.

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