Point Mugu Sea Range in Southern California is the Navy’s center for electronic warfare expertise. San Nicolas Island sits on 36,000 acres of instrumented maritime and air space. It allows the Navy to test and evaluate guided missiles, weapons-of-prey, and electronic warfare technology.
NAWCWD Point Mugu and China Lake
The Point Mugu Sea Range is managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. It is also the Department of the Navy’s center of electronic warfare expertise. It offers logistical support and in-service support to guided missiles, free fall weapons, targets, support equipment and electronic warfare technology.
NAWCWD oversees over 1.1 million acres and multiple weapons-development laboratories at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. This is 150 miles north Los Angeles. It also maintains a 36,000 mile sea test area at Point Mugu. A large test range on California's West Coast at San Nicolas Island is also located off the coast.
NAS Point Mugu and nearby Naval Construction Battalion Center Port Hueneme became Naval Base Ventura County in 2000. The installation houses the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2D Hawkeyes, and three warfare centers. It also has 80 tenants.
Naval Base Ventura County, pt mugu & port hueneme Hotels
Camarillo, Oxnard and Port Hueneme are all great options for military personnel, civilians and families. You can choose from full service beach resorts, major hotel chains, budget-friendly hotels and boutique accommodations.
A NAS – Port Hueneme hotel or NAS – Point Mugu hotel are great ways to get to know the area and all its amenities. It is convenient to all the entertainment, shopping, and dining options.
Check out the pt. mugu airshow 2021 and take in all that this wonderful area has to give! The Air Show allows you to see the Navy's finest demonstration teams as well as the Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, and Thunderbirds in action.
While entertainment at a pt Mugu Air Show is often free, you might want to bring your own food or beverages. You can find food trucks and other eateries throughout the base. There are many local wine bars and beer shops that are open until late at night.
For more information, including tickets and schedules, visit the website of pt Mugu Air Show. View past shows as videos and photos.
Whether you are attending a pt mugu air show or simply visiting the base, make sure to bring a water bottle and plenty of sunscreen. You will spend a lot in the sunshine so be sure to protect yourself!
Make sure to bring your binoculars so you can see the Air Show aerial performers from afar. Your binoculars are also useful for observing the coastline and hiking trails around the base.