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Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport

Lemoore, United States
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Premier U.S. Navy strike fighter training base in California.

Opened
1942
Location
Lemoore, United States
Naval Air Station Lemoore, also known as Reeves Field, is a major United States Navy installation located in the San Joaquin Valley of central California, near the city of Lemoore in Kings County. It serves as the Navy's largest Master Jet Base on the West Coast and is home to numerous strike fighter squadrons. The airfield is primarily a military installation supporting F/A-18 Hornet and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet operations, as well as carrier air wing training and readiness activities. The IATA code NLC reflects its limited designation for occasional civilian-related logistics. As an active military base, NLC is not open to commercial passenger traffic. Its operations are focused entirely on naval aviation training, fleet readiness, and support for carrier-based strike fighter units deploying from the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Notable facts
  • ›NAS Lemoore is the U.S. Navy's largest Master Jet Base on the West Coast.
  • ›The airfield is officially named Reeves Field, honoring Admiral Joseph M. Reeves.
  • ›It is home to multiple F/A-18 and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighter squadrons.
  • ›The base was established in 1942 during World War II.
  • ›NAS Lemoore supports carrier air wing training ahead of Pacific Fleet deployments.
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City & Place Guide

Small Central Valley town anchored by a storied naval air station.

Lemoore is a small city in Kings County, California, sitting in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley about 40 miles southwest of Fresno. It is perhaps best known as the home of Naval Air Station Lemoore, the largest Master Jet Base on the West Coast and a significant economic driver for the region.

Beyond the military presence, Lemoore offers a quiet, agricultural character typical of the Central Valley. Surrounding farmland produces cotton, dairy, and other crops. The downtown area retains a modest historic district, and the city provides a convenient base for exploring nearby Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, as well as Hanford's more developed shopping and dining scene just a few miles away.

  • •Naval Air Station Lemoore — home of strike-fighter squadrons with occasional public air shows
  • •Lemoore Historic District — browse preserved early-20th-century buildings along Fox Street
  • •Lemore Basin Wetlands — birding and wildlife watching in restored seasonal wetlands
  • •Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino — resort and gaming destination on the Santa Rosa Rancheria
  • •Civic Auditorium Park — pleasant local green space for picnics and community events
  • •Hanford Carnegie Museum (nearby) — small regional history museum a short drive away in Hanford

Getting around: Lemoore has no passenger rail service and limited public transit; Kings Area Rural Transit (KART) provides bus routes connecting the city to Hanford and neighboring communities. Most visitors rely on a personal vehicle or rental car, as ride-share coverage can be sparse. Taxis are scarce, making a car the most practical option for getting around town and exploring the wider region.

Best time: Spring (March through May) offers the most comfortable temperatures and occasional wildflower blooms before the intense Central Valley summer heat arrives.

Local food: Sample farm-fresh dairy products, Mexican taquerias serving carne asada and handmade tortillas, and classic diner fare that reflects the region's working agricultural community.

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