# Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP)

> Jacksonville, US · IATA: NIP · ICAO: KNIP · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `NIP` |
| ICAO | `KNIP` |
| City | Jacksonville |
| Country | US |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 30.23580, -81.68060 |

## Description

P-8 Poseidon patrol jets and fleet helicopter squadrons define the flight line at Naval Air Station Jacksonville (IATA: NIP, ICAO: KNIP), one of the largest naval aviation installations in the southeastern United States, on the west bank of the St. Johns River. Towers Field handles military traffic exclusively – no civil passengers, no freight. Civilian air cargo for the region clears through Jacksonville International on the north side of town.

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