Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Welcome to Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Where the future of Naval Aviation begins

Installation Information

Welcome to the Naval Air Station Patuxent River located in beautiful Southern Maryland. Located at the mouth of the Patuxent River, Naval Air Station Patuxent River occupies approximately 14,500 acres, including its Webster Field Annex, Solomons Recreation Center and the Bloodsworth Island Range. It is one of the most beautiful and vital shore installations in existence today.

NAS Patuxent River is where the future of Naval Aviation begins. As the host of more than 50 tenant activities, including the Naval Air Systems Command and the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division. NAS Patuxent River is home to the full spectrum of Research, Development, Acquisition, Test & Evaluation (RDAT&E) for all of Naval Aviation.

22268 Cedar Point Road
Bldg. 409 Suite 204
Patuxent River, MD 20670

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News

X-47B gears up for summer milestones

NAS Patuxent River // May 17, 2012

In recent months, Pax River personnel may have noticed a new, uniquely shaped, tailless aircraft on the runway: the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator.

Local crew mixes NAVAIR and play at biennial boat race

NAS Patuxent River // May 17, 2012

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott Ward has raced boats on the national and international level since he was a teenager, growing up in Southern California. Next month, Ward and a crew of fellow NAVAIR employees will compete in the biennial Bermuda Ocean Race between Annapolis, Md. and St. George's, Bermuda aboard Ward's 2011 Beneteau First 40.7, the Crocodile.

Clinic CBRN team conducts decontamination training

NAS Patuxent River // May 17, 2012

Thirteen Sailors from Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Decontamination Team completed the “First Receiver Operations Training” exercise May 1-3.

Patrolman First Class Marc Villaruel honored as Officer of the Year

NAS Patuxent River // May 17, 2012

Each year, the Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary's County, the Department of Aging and Human Services, and Triad/SALT, an organization devoted to protecting senior citizens and retired residents, host Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, in tribute to officers who gave their lives in the line of duty in the previous year and to honor local officers who display a high level of dedication and excellence. Patrolman First Class Marc Villaruel was honored as 2011 Officer of the Year for Patuxent River Police Department at a ceremony held May 15 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.

Employees with disabilities find success at NAVAIR

NAS Patuxent River // May 17, 2012

All Jon Fish ever wanted to do was serve his country. Growing up, Fish dreamed of joining the military, following the example of his father’s 20 years of service in the Air Force, but a disability stood in the way.