Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (KNGU)
Medium airport · Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNGU |
| IATA | NGU |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°56'15" W 76°17'21" 36.93760, -76.28930 |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,370 ft (2551 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) at a glance
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) is a medium airport in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as NGU. The field elevation of 17 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNGU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 8,370 ft (2551 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNGU shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk International Airport | KORF | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Langley Air Force Base | KLFI | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Oceana Naval Air Station | KNTU | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Newport News Williamsburg International Airport | KPHF | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Felker Army Air Field | KFAF | 36 km (19 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 17 ft field elevation of Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)
What is the ICAO code of Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)?
The ICAO identifier of Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) is KNGU, and its IATA code is NGU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) above sea level?
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) sits at an elevation of 17 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) located?
The airport lies at 36.9376, -76.2893 — in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Norfolk International Airport, about 9 km away.
Does KNGU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNGU appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)?
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,370 ft (2551 m) with a ASP surface.