Are Space-A flights available now?
Are Space-A flights available now?
As many in the military community know, Space-A has been restricted due to COVID-19 since March 2020, and as of this writing, it is still only an option for active duty on emergency leave and a few other specific cases. All other travelers require an Exception to Policy letter from an O-6 or higher.
How do you schedule a Space flight?
One way to get schedule information is to phone/visit the terminal and ask the PSAs about their nominal schedules. Typically they will only give you info on flights departing within the next 72 hours.
How does Space-a military travel work?
Space-A refers to the practice of traveling when a military flight has unused or unassigned seats aboard: think extra seats available when flying a tank from location A to location B. For free. Sometimes there is an $8.00 surcharge if you are flying overseas, but other than that, free.
Where is NAS North Island?
San Diego Bay
The North Island Naval Air Station (NAS) is located at the north end of the Coronado peninsula on San Diego Bay in California. It is part of the Naval Base Coronado Complex. Across the harbor are the cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, and National City, all under 10 miles away.
Can civilians fly Space-A?
U.S. citizen civilian employees of the Armed Forces (and their accompanied dependents) stationed overseas who are eligible for Government-funded transportation to the United States at tour completion (including NAF employees) are authorized to travel Space-A using EML (CAT-II) with their dependents.
Can 100 disabled vets fly Space-A?
Service-connected disabled Veterans and Space-A Travel McCain National Defense Authorization Act last year, 100% service connected disabled Veterans became eligible for Space Available Travel. To be eligible for Space-A flights, Veterans must have a permanent and total service-connected disability rating.
How do I find Space flights?
How Does Space-A Travel Work?
- Follow the Space-A flight schedules of the passenger terminals you may use.
- Sign up to travel from all locations you could originate travel.
- Mark yourself present within 24 hours of the flight.
- Listen for your name during Roll Call.
- Check your luggage and obtain your boarding pass.
Can dependents fly Space A?
Yes. Uniformed Services Retirees (receiving retirement pay and possessing a BLUE Retiree ID Card) and their accompanying dependents can travel Space-A anywhere that Space-A is allowed.
Can retirees fly Space A?
Can 100 disabled vets fly Space A?
What carriers are in North Island?
Its airfield has over 230 stationed aircraft, and its quay wall is homeport to two aircraft carriers: USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Theodore Roosevelt. Additionally, the base is home to the Navy’s only Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles, Mystic (DSRV-1) and Avalon (DSRV-2).
What carriers are based in San Diego?
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) are both currently docked at Naval Air Station North Island, which sits right across the bay from downtown San Diego.
How do I contact NAS North Island Air Terminal?
NSA North Island Air Terminal (619)545-9567 or DSN 735-9567. Have a safe and enjoyable flight and Thank you for flying with NAS North Island Space ‘A’ Terminal.
What happened to NAS Whidbey Island flight schedules?
NAS Whidbey Island Flight Schedules – no longer available in the old format – now posted on their Passenger Terminal FB Page Operational Support Airlift (OSA) Schedule (only from .mil computer using a Common Access Card (CAC).
Where is the Navy Lodge at NAS North Island?
Navy Lodge, North Island: (619) 545-6940 Navy Lodge, San Diego: just across Coronado Bridge just inside the gate. How to provide updates to this page! How do I travel from NAS North Island to Downtown San Diego (Santa Fe Depot, AMTRAK)?
Is there a ferry from San Diego to NAS North Island?
Ferry: The Ferry from Downtown San Diego to NAS North Island was terminated in January 2010 – see this news article. Local Expert Advice! “How Do I…?” How to provide updates to this page! Terminal is very small/basic with few/no facilities.
