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New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field

New Orleans, United States
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Joint military airfield serving the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Opened
1926
Location
Belle Chasse, United States
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, also known as Alvin Callender Field, is a military airfield located in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, approximately 15 miles south of downtown New Orleans. It serves as a joint reserve base supporting multiple branches of the U.S. military, including Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force Reserve units. The airfield is named in honor of Alvin Callender, a Louisiana native and World War I aviator who was killed in action in 1918. The base plays an important role in the defense readiness of the Gulf Coast region and supports a variety of training and operational missions. While the facility holds the IATA code NBG, it does not serve commercial passenger traffic and is restricted to military and government aviation operations. It is distinct from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, which serves civilian air travelers in the region.
Getting to & from
The base is accessible by road via Louisiana Route 23, located approximately 15 miles south of New Orleans across the Mississippi River.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after World War I aviator Alvin Callender, a Louisiana native killed in action in 1918.
  • ›Serves as a joint reserve base for Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force Reserve units.
  • ›Located in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, on the west bank of the Mississippi River.
  • ›Does not handle commercial passenger flights; restricted to military and government operations.
  • ›Played a logistical support role during Hurricane Katrina relief operations in 2005.
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City & Place Guide

Jazz, Creole flavor, and carnival spirit on the Mississippi.

New Orleans is one of America's most culturally distinct cities, shaped by French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences that show up in its architecture, music, and cuisine. The city pulses with live jazz nearly every night of the year, and its ornate iron-lace balconies and colorful shotgun houses give neighborhoods an atmosphere found nowhere else in the country.

The city sits along a dramatic bend of the Mississippi River and is divided into vibrant neighborhoods, from the rowdy French Quarter to the elegant Garden District and the artistic Marigny. Despite its festive reputation, New Orleans also carries deep history tied to slavery, Creole heritage, and resilience through natural disasters, giving visitors much to reflect on alongside the revelry.

  • •French Quarter — the historic heart of the city with jazz clubs, architecture, and Bourbon Street energy.
  • •Jackson Square — iconic plaza flanked by St. Louis Cathedral and street performers.
  • •Garden District — grand antebellum mansions and oak-shaded streets perfect for a walking tour.
  • •National WWII Museum — one of the finest war museums in the United States.
  • •Frenchmen Street — local favorite strip of live music venues away from the tourist crowds.
  • •City Park — sprawling green space with the New Orleans Museum of Art and ancient live oaks.

Getting around: The historic St. Charles streetcar line is the most scenic and practical way to travel between the French Quarter, Central Business District, and Garden District. The RTA also operates bus routes covering the broader metro area. Taxis are available but rideshares like Uber and Lyft are widely used and often faster. The compact French Quarter and Marigny are very walkable, and bike rentals are popular for exploring flat neighborhoods.

Best time: The best time to visit is from October through March, when temperatures are mild, humidity drops, and the city celebrates its famous Mardi Gras season leading into February or early March.

Local food: Do not leave without trying a classic crawfish étouffée, a steaming bowl of gumbo, beignets dusted in powdered sugar at Café Du Monde, a muffuletta sandwich, and fresh Gulf oysters at a local raw bar.

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