Welcome to Naval Station Mayport, Fla., one of three major Navy installations in the Jacksonville area. Mayport is unique in that it is home to a busy seaport as well as an air facility. At Mayport, we sustain and enhance warfighter readiness by providing support to the Fleet and to Sailors.We are the "Finest Service to the Finest Fleet."

Since its commissioning in December 1942, Naval Station Mayport has grown to become the third largest fleet concentration area in the United States. Mayport's operational composition is unique, with a busy harbor capable of accommodating 34 ships and an 8,000-foot runway capable of handling any aircraft in the Department of Defense inventory.

With more than 3,400 acres, NS Mayport is host to more than 70 tenant commands including 22 naval ships and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 and 60. NS Mayport is also the operational and training headquarters for the SH-60B Seahawk LAMPS MK III with a primary mission of Anti-Submarine Warfare.

The base is located at the mouth of the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean near the small fishing village of Mayport, Fla., and near Atlantic Beach, Fla. The warm climate here makes it ideal for outdoor recreation year-round, including boating, camping, fishing and water sports. Although Jacksonville has nearly one million residents, including 225,000 with Navy affiliation, the population is spread over a large geographic area, providing ample residential areas.

This guide will serve as a ready reference for the many services available at NS Mayport and the Jacksonville area. For more information, access the NS Mayport home page on the World Wide Web at www.cnic.navy.mil/mayport.