Naval Air Station Oceana Housing & Relocation Guide
Master Jet Base of the U.S. Navy Atlantic Fleet, located in Virginia Beach. Here is the local Realtor’s guide to housing, BAH, neighborhoods, and the commute to the gate.
About NAS Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana is the U.S. Navy’s Master Jet Base on the Atlantic Coast, home to all East Coast F/A-18 Super Hornet squadrons and F-35C Lightning II squadrons. The base is located in Virginia Beach, in the south-central section of the city, and includes the Dam Neck Annex on the Atlantic shoreline. Sailors stationed at Oceana benefit from being on the southside of Hampton Roads, which means no harbor-tunnel commute and direct access to Virginia Beach’s beach corridor.
Source: Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNIC) — NAS Oceana.
Where NAS Oceana Sailors Live
Most Oceana sailors live in Virginia Beach. The base is fully south of the Hampton Roads tunnels, so commute times are typically faster than for sailors stationed at NSN or in Newport News.
Virginia Beach (Princess Anne)
Closest to Oceana’s main gate. Suburban, family-oriented, strong VB schools.
Virginia Beach (Kempsville)
Mature neighborhoods, established schools, a short commute via Princess Anne Rd.
Virginia Beach (Bayside / Pembroke)
Town Center walkability. Slightly longer commute, more amenities.
Chesapeake (Greenbrier)
Top-rated public schools (Chesapeake Public Schools). 20-30 min commute via I-264.
Norfolk (Larchmont / East Beach)
Historic neighborhoods. Longer commute but no tunnel needed.
Pungo (rural VB)
Larger lots, agricultural setting, 15-20 min south of base. Less inventory.
Specific home values, school grades, and flood-zone designations vary by address. Verify on REIN MLS, Virginia Department of Education, and FEMA Flood Map Service Center before writing an offer.
2026 BAH for NAS Oceana
NAS Oceana falls within the Norfolk MHA (Military Housing Area code IZ325), the same as Naval Station Norfolk and the rest of the Hampton Roads installations. 2026 BAH rates apply uniformly across the MHA regardless of which base you are stationed at.
2026 BAH Calculator
Verified paygrade rates with citation links to DTMO.
VA Loan Homes Guide
Eligibility, funding fee, max loan amount.
Source: Defense Travel Management Office BAH Calculator (Norfolk MHA, ZIP 23460 for NAS Oceana).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is NAS Oceana located?
Naval Air Station Oceana is in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the southeastern corner of Hampton Roads. The base sits between the Princess Anne and Kempsville sections of Virginia Beach and includes the Dam Neck Annex on the Atlantic coast.
What is NAS Oceana's primary mission?
NAS Oceana is the Atlantic Fleet's Master Jet Base. It is home to the East Coast's F/A-18 Super Hornet squadrons and F-35C Lightning II squadrons, along with significant aviation training operations.
What BAH applies to NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana falls within the Norfolk Military Housing Area (MHA Code IZ325). Sailors stationed at Oceana receive the same BAH rates as those at Naval Station Norfolk and other Hampton Roads installations. Verify your specific paygrade rate at the DTMO BAH Calculator.
Which Virginia Beach neighborhoods are closest to NAS Oceana?
Princess Anne, Kempsville, and Aragona Village are all within a short commute. Pungo to the south is more rural with larger lots. The Lynnhaven and Thalia areas to the north are slightly farther but offer beach access. Specific commute times depend on which gate you use and time of day.
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Sources: CNIC NAS Oceana; DTMO BAH Calculator; REIN MLS; HRMFFA; Virginia DOE; FEMA Flood Map Service Center.