Additional information
ICAO | KNEL |
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Category | 3 |
Level | 1 |
Name | Lakehurst Naes |
City | Lakehurst |
State | New Jersey |
Country | United States |
Altitude | 101 |
airport_desc | Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station (NAES) is a military aviation facility situated in Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States. Renowned for its pivotal role in naval aviation, this station operates at an elevation of 101 feet. The facility provides vital engineering, testing, and support services to enhance the effectiveness of the naval aviation community. Historically significant, Lakehurst NAES is also known for the Hindenburg disaster that occurred in 1937. Today, the station continues to support a variety of advanced aeronautical operations, contributing to both national security and technological innovation in military aviation. |