Welcome to Patuxent River Naval Air Station

You can access the Patuxent River Naval Air Station site directly by typing http://www.pcspatuxentriver.net.

Installation Info: Zip Code: 20670, Area Code: 301, DSN: 342

In southern Maryland, where the Patuxent River flows into Cheasapeake Bay, the Patuxent River Naval Air Station spans 8,000 acres and houses 50 tenant commands. Established to centralize widely dispersed air-testing facilities, the base has evolved over the years to become a center of excellence for research, development, testing and evaluation. The Naval Aviation Team at Patuxent River NAS includes the air station, Webster Field annex and the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division. Over the past two decades, the base has added a manned flight simulator, a large aircraft anechoic chamber and facilities to test and evaluate aircraft. The Capt. Steven A. Hazelrigg Flight Test Facility, the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School academic building and Aviation Survival Training Center also occupy the base.

The Patuxent Naval Hospital offers 10 beds for inpatient care. With 8.5 miles of shoreline along Chesapeake Bay, "Pax" NAS provides opportunities for sailing, swimming, fishing and sunbathing.

Washington, D.C., is only 65 miles away and its attractions include various military museums, the many specialty institutions that comprise the Smithsonian and the traditional landmarks, such as the Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln memorials. Teams in all four major sports play in the area, including the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens of the NFL, Baltimore Orioles baseball team, Washington Wizards basketball team and the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.

Today's Headlines (CNN.com)

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	U.N. envoy in Pakistan flood aid plea Sep 04 - A United Nations representative on Saturday pleaded for more international aid to help the millions of Pakistanis displaced from flooding that has ravaged the country for more than a month.
	Mexicans: U.S. cartoonist went too far Sep 04 - An American's cartoon showing the eagle in the Mexican flag dead in a pool of blood is drawing criticism.
	Mistrial in alleged 'sham marriage' case Sep 03 - The sham marriage trial of actress Fernanda Romero, which the judge has likened to a soap opera, appeared threatened with a mistrial Friday after a dramatic turn a day earlier.

	Earl speeds up, expected to cause destructive waves Sep 04 - Tropical Storm Earl is gaining momentum as it barrels up the Atlantic Ocean about 100 miles from the U.S. East Coast. Earl still had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph.
	Adult services censored on Craigslist Sep 04 - Embattled online classified service Craigslist apparently made a change to its website early Saturday, censoring its adult services section.
	U.N. envoy in Pakistan flood aid plea Sep 04 - A United Nations representative on Saturday pleaded for more international aid to help the millions of Pakistanis displaced from flooding that has ravaged the country for more than a month.
	Mexicans: U.S. cartoonist went too far Sep 04 - An American's cartoon showing the eagle in the Mexican flag dead in a pool of blood is drawing criticism.
	Mistrial in alleged 'sham marriage' case Sep 03 - The sham marriage trial of actress Fernanda Romero, which the judge has likened to a soap opera, appeared threatened with a mistrial Friday after a dramatic turn a day earlier.