Additional information
ICAO | KNJK |
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Category | 3 |
Level | 1 |
Name | El Centro NAF |
City | El Centro |
State | California |
Country | United States |
Altitude | -42 |
airport_desc | El Centro Naval Air Facility (NAF), situated in El Centro, California, United States, is a military airbase serving the United States Navy. Characterized by its location below sea level, at an altitude of -42 feet, El Centro NAF plays a pivotal role in the training and operational readiness of naval aviators and support personnel. The facility is strategically important for its year-round favorable flying conditions, which support a wide array of training exercises. El Centro NAF is recognized for hosting the winter training of the Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, drawing personnel and aviation enthusiasts alike. |