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NAS Pensacola NAS Pensacola is a prominent United States Navy base known for its historic significance as the "Cradle of Naval Aviation." It serves as the primary training facility for naval aviators and is home to the renowned Blue Angels flight demonstration team.NAS Pensacola welcomes over a million visitors each year, and it's easy to understand why. The base hosts numerous points of interest and offers a great way to get out and explore hands on history. These attractions are open to the public. Please access the base at the west gate 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. every day. See map for details. A clear bag policy is in effect for the Museum and the Museum Flight Line. Learn more about the National Naval Aviation Museum and Flightline Bag and Beverage Policy. A REAL ID-compliant form of identification is required for access to NAS Pensacola. Don't forget, only NAS Pensacola social media sites and the National Naval Aviation Museum are the official sources of information for installation access and Blue Angels Practices, respectively. Check out the official National Naval Aviation Museum website for more information. Visitor access to NAS Pensacola's areas of public interest is only available Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Until further notice, ALL VISITORS over the age of 18 must be vetted through the NAS Pensacola Visitor Control Center (VCC) at the main gate at the south end of Navy Blvd. At 777 Murray Rd., Pensacola, FL 32508, before being granted access to the installation. A REAL ID-compliant form of identification is required for access to NAS Pensacola. Screened individuals must then use the installation's West Gate at the south end of Blue Angel Parkway.Please be advised that wait times may be longer than normal. This is an active military base; access may be restricted at any time due to security concerns or visitor volume. Please expect delays. Visitor Update: Blue Angels Practice Viewing & Museum Access Access to the flight line behind the National Naval Aviation Museum for Blue Angels practice viewings is currently suspended until further notice. The museum remains open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and review current access guidelines before arriving. For the latest information, please visit here. National Naval Aviation Museum Experience hands-on history at the National Naval Aviation Museum located on board Pensacola Naval Air Station. See more than 4,000 artifacts and over 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation. Learn more Pensacola Lighthouse Climb 177 steps up the historic Pensacola Lighthouse for one of the most beautiful views on the Gulf Coast. Built in 1859, the lighthouse is located on board NAS Pensacola, right across from the National Naval Aviation Museum. Learn More U.S. NAVY BLUE ANGELS When you explore the museum from March to November, you have the chance to witness the renowned Blue Angels in action. The yearly Homecoming Air Show occurs here in November, while the flight demonstration squadron conducts their practice sessions over the NAS Pensacola museum most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings throughout the season. Be sure to check the official practice schedule. Learn More Fort Barrancas Fort Barrancas is high on a bluff overlooking the entrance to Pensacola Bay, Fort Barrancas stands as a monument to the legacy of America’s early homeland defense. Built with 6 million bricks, walls 4 feet thick and 20 feet high, Fort Barrancas was completed in 1844 and remains an example of military engineering and a marvel of human ingenuity. Learn more Cubi Bar Cafe The Cubi Bar Café is open daily 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and serves soups, salads and deli sandwiches. Our breads are baked fresh daily on the premises. Learn more National Flight Academy The NFA is a self-supporting, tuition-based educational program. The National Flight Academy development team currently includes the best and brightest from the entertainment industry as well as leaders in education, simulation and training. For grades 7-12. Learn more AC Read Golf Course With its old Naval live oaks, many water holes and coveted location along Bayou Grande, A.C. Read is one of the most beautiful courses in the Navy as well as the Florida panhandle. A.C. Read Golf Club offers 27 championship holes with an additional 18-hole executive course. Learn More Barrancas National Cemetery Barrancas National Cemetery is located on the grounds of the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida, and traces its history to three 19th century forts that once guarded the entry to one of the best natural harbors in the Gulf of Mexico--Pensacola Bay. Learn more Things to Explore and Tips to get you Aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola Things to Explore and Tips to get you Aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola is often called the cradle of naval aviation, as close to 60,000 students – most of the members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard – begin their careers in flight training at the Pensacola-area base each year. All You Need to Know About the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on NAS Pensacola All You Need to Know About the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on NAS Pensacola If you’ve ever visited Pensacola, you may have noticed that we’re pretty obsessed with the Blue Angels… everywhere you go you’ll see tributes to them all over the city and county. Insider Tips for Watching a Blue Angels Practice Insider Tips for Watching a Blue Angels Practice Wondering about the best ways to catch the Blue Angels at their practices? Look no further, everything you need to know is below to grab the best spot for the show. Top 10 Activities for Military Appreciation in Pensacola Top 10 Activities for Military Appreciation in Pensacola Pensacola’s military history spans back to military conquests in 1559 when Don Tristan De Luna was sent to settle the northern part of the globe. Over time, Pensacola has been the epicenter of military dealings between battles and training. Read below for all things military-related in Pensacola that you should experience. From the Cradle of Naval Aviation to The Hub: Pensacola’s Naval Aviation Connection From the Cradle of Naval Aviation to The Hub: Pensacola’s Naval Aviation Connection Pensacola’s claim as the Cradle of Naval Aviation links back more than 100 years ago to the early days of flight in 1914 – when brave aviation pioneers flocked to the first naval air station. Since then naval aviation and Pensacola have been flying a tight formation, from the pioneering era of flight to now, where Pensacola serves as the hub of naval aviation training and houses a program that sets children on a flight deck to the skies.