Oceana Naval Air Station (KNTU)
Medium airport · Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Oceana Naval Air Station |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNTU |
| IATA | NTU |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°49'15" W 76°2'1" 36.82070, -76.03350 |
| Location | Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 12,001 ft (3658 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 14L/32R | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
Oceana Naval Air Station at a glance
Oceana Naval Air Station is a medium airport in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as NTU. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNTU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 05R/23L — offers 12,001 ft (3658 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05R points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNTU 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 Oceana Naval Air Station
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 | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) | KNGU | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Langley Air Force Base | KLFI | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Newport News Williamsburg International Airport | KPHF | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Felker Army Air Field | KFAF | 62 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oceana Naval Air Station
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Oceana Naval Air Station 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 Oceana Naval Air Station
What is the ICAO code of Oceana Naval Air Station?
The ICAO identifier of Oceana Naval Air Station is KNTU, and its IATA code is NTU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oceana Naval Air Station above sea level?
Oceana Naval Air Station sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oceana Naval Air Station located?
The airport lies at 36.8207, -76.0335 — in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Norfolk International Airport, about 17 km away.
Does KNTU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNTU 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 Oceana Naval Air Station?
Oceana Naval Air Station has 4 runways. The longest, 05R/23L, measures 12,001 ft (3658 m) with a PEM surface.