Base Access & Identification Requirements:
As of March 2026, NAS Pensacola’s Commanding Officer has directed the following base access visitor’s policy: Non-DoD personnel are authorized access only on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors over the age of 18 must be screened and vetted through the NAS Pensacola Visitor Control Center (VCC) located at the south end of Navy Blvd prior to being granted access to the installation. Once approved, visitors must turn around and proceed to enter the installation’s West Gate at the south end of Blue Angel Parkway before proceeding to the National Naval Aviation Museum.
DoD personnel may access the installation seven days a week in accordance with normal procedures. The National Naval Aviation Museum remains open seven days a week.
Motorcyclists:
NAS Pensacola regulations require the use of an approved D.O.T. helmet, proper reflective outer wear (double sided reflective vest worn over back packs), long sleeves, eye protection (shatter proof), pants, gloves and hard soled shoes to operate a motorcycle on base.
Parking:
Access will be available dependent on available parking at the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) and Pensacola Lighthouse. Once parking is full, public access will be halted until more parking becomes available. Temporary traffic control points will be located on the base to prevent public access to other areas of the installation.
Non-U.S. Citizens:
Non-U.S. Citizens are authorized to access but must be escorted by a U.S. citizen. The U.S. citizen will have a background check conducted upon arrival. Non-U.S. Citizen visitors who have not been processed through the Foreign Visits System Confirmation Module (FVSCM) must be in possession and present a permanent Resident Card, Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form 1-551), or a foreign passport that contains a temporary 1-551 stamp or a temporary 1-551 printed notification on a Machine-Readable Immigrant Visa (MRIV).
Base Restrictions:
· No weapons (firearms/knives) allowed (to include Concealed Weapon Permit holders)
· While firearms are strictly prohibited aboard the installation, those who are traveling with firearms (concealed permit holders included) can store them temporarily at Jim’s Firearms near the West Gate off Blue Angel Parkway. Jim’s Firearms is a full-service firearms dealer and, for a nominal fee, can store firearms so that those visitors can gain access to NASP and the museum. Click here for more info, phone number, and address.
· No backpacks/coolers allowed (diaper bags or medically required bags are acceptable and subject to search)
· No alcoholic beverages allowed
· No drones allowed (countermeasures will be taken)
· Persons with felony convictions are not authorized base access
· No visitors with boats and boat trailers
· All vehicles and personnel are subject to security searches and background checks
