An outlying landing field (OLF) is an satellite airfield, associated with a seaborne component of the United States military.[1] When associated with the United States Navy (who operate the majority), they are known as naval outlying landing fields (NOLFs) or naval auxiliary landing fields (NALFs); when associated with United States Marine Corps, they are known as Marine Corps outlying fields (MCOFs) or Marine Corps auxiliary landing fields (MCALFs).
Having no based units or aircraft, and minimal facilities, an outlying landing field is used as a low-traffic location for flight training, without the risks and distractions of other traffic at a naval air station or other airport.
List of active OLFs
NOLFs
NALFs
| Field name | FAA ID | Location | Associated air station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentress | NFE | Chesapeake, Virginia | Oceana |
| Orange Grove | NOG | Orange Grove, Texas | Kingsville |
| Sherman | NUC | San Clemente Island, California | North Island |
MCALFS & MCOFs
| Field name | FAA ID | Location | Associated air station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 12NC | Atlantic, North Carolina | Cherry Point |
| Bogue | NJM | Swansboro, North Carolina | Cherry Point |
| Camp Davis | 14NC | Holly Ridge, North Carolina | New River |
| Oak Grove | 13NC | Pollocksville, North Carolina | Cherry Point |
See also
References
- ^ Poythress, Katherine (31 May 2012). "Navy fields questions on aircraft noise study". San Diego Union-Tribune.
External links
Media related to United States Naval Outlying Fields at Wikimedia Commons
Source: AirNav.com airport search
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