Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Military Base

MILTON, Fla. (Aug. 6, 2021) The Navy’s first TH-73A Thrasher arrives at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton Aug. 6, 2021. The TH-73A will be assigned to Training Air Wing 5 on base and will replace the TH-57B/C Sea Ranger as the undergraduate rotary and tilt-rotor helicopter trainer for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Isaacs)

NAS Whiting Field is located in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. The Whiting Field area is noted for its pleasant overall quality of life and relaxed atmosphere.

Located in Santa Rosa County, Milton along with neighboring City of Pace, has a large military retiree population and is definitely considered a Military Town.

Welcome to Naval Air Station Whiting Field!

Naval Air Station Whiting Field Information

Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1943 – present
Controlled by: Navy Region Southeast
Current Commander: Captain Ted Elkins
Garrison: Training Air Wing Five
Base Occupants: Training Air Wing Five
Open to the Public: No