Welcome to Naval Air Station Patuxent River
Where the future of Naval Aviation begins
Installation Information
in beautiful St. Mary’s County, Md., Naval Air Station Patuxent River overlooks the picturesque Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. Approximately 90 miles from the fleet at Norfolk, Va., the station, affectionately known as “Pax River,” was commissioned in April 1943 and has since evolved into the center of excellence for naval aviation.
With the consolidation, integration and collocation that has occurred throughout the last decade, Pax River now hosts the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), which provide the full spectrum of acquisition management, research and development capabilities, air and ground test and evaluation, aircraft logistics and maintenance management. This distinctive synergy supports land-based and maritime aircraft and engineering, test, evaluation, integration, and life cycle support for ship/shore electronics. These combined capabilities are unique within the Department of Defense and ensure Pax River’s status as an aviation leader working effectively to continue progress into the 21st century.
The naval air station complex includes Webster Outlying Field, Naval Recreation Center Solomons and Bloodsworth Island Range and provides office space for the NAVAIR, NAWCAD and more than 50 tenant activities. Pax River’s mission is to maintain and operate facilities and provide services and materials to support operations of NAWCAD, and other activities and units as designated by appropriate authority.
22268 Cedar Point Road
Bldg. 409 Suite 204
Patuxent River, MD 20670
News
Vernere takes reins of Pax Naval Health Clinic
NAS Patuxent River, Md. // Sept. 20, 2012
The bellowing of brass horns echoed off the walls as a group of Sailors and civilians, staff, family and friends gathered to witness the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River assumption of command Sept. 12 at the River's Edge Catering and Conference Center.
PAX People: Donnie Poe, A vanishing breed of artist
NAS Patuxent River, Md. // Sept. 20, 2012
If you've ever wondered what effect books can have on a child, just ask Donnie Poe.
Pax firefighter/EMTs: Well-trained first responders
NAS Patuxent River, Md. // Sept. 20, 2012
It happened a couple years ago, but it can happen again tomorrow. It was Sept. 18, 2009; an ordinary day for the firefighter/emergency medical technicians of Naval District Washington/NAS Patuxent River Fire & Emergency Services Stations I and II. Some were answering emails, others were checking apparatus inventory, and a few were taking a break between work assignments.
Chief selects wrap up career transition
NAS Patuxent River // Sept. 13, 2012
They have spent the last six weeks prepping for the next step up the career ladder, learning what tools and resources are available to them when they take on more responsibilities as the Navy's newest chief petty officers.
Master Chief honored by American Legion Post
NAS Patuxent River // Sept. 6, 2012
Master Chief Air Traffic Controller Leon N. Thompson Jr., NAS Patuxent River operations leading chief petty officer, was recognized by members of the American Legion, Kenneth B. Hawkins Post No. 61 for his honorable military service and sacrifices during the legion's Third Annual All-Wars Memorial Military Ball Aug. 18 in Atlantic City, N.J.