Naval Station Mayport

Naval Station Mayport at a glance

Naval Station Mayport supports fleet readiness through both a seaport and an air facility in northeast Florida. It provides operational and logistics services, facilities and community programs for Navy and Coast Guard operating forces. The station also hosts Commander, U.S. Fourth Fleet, whose presence adds a fleet headquarters role to the waterfront and aviation activities.

Mayport was commissioned during World War II and developed into a major fleet concentration area. It lies at the mouth of the St. Johns River where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean, near the communities of Mayport and Atlantic Beach. The installation is east of central Jacksonville in Duval County. Its coastal location distinguishes it from the separate Naval Air Station Jacksonville farther along the river within the same metropolitan region.

Also searched as: NS Mayport.

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Mission and major activities

• Provides operational and logistics support for fleet readiness.
• Supports port, aviation and U.S. Fourth Fleet headquarters activities.

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History and identity

Naval Station Mayport was commissioned in December 1942. U.S. Fourth Fleet was reactivated there in 2008.

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Location and community

Mayport is at the St. Johns River's Atlantic outlet in Duval County, near Atlantic Beach.

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Before you arrive

Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.

1. Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
2. Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
3. Before choosing a home, compare the commute, lease terms, school needs and your household budget. Ask the housing office about the options that apply to your situation.
4. Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
5. Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.

Official PCS planning resources   Housing allowance information

Sources: Naval Station Mayport: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview

Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for Naval Station Mayport and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.

From this mission to your next career

The mission at Naval Station Mayport suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.

Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.

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Frequently asked questions

Sources and editorial notes

Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.

1. Naval Station Mayport: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overviewSupports: overview, mission, local context, planning note, history

Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.