The Oceana Naval Air Station (Apollo Soucek Field) is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and is the home of the United States Navy’s Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (FITWL). The air station was originally opened in 1943 as the Naval Auxiliary Air Station (NAAS) Oceana, and was renamed in 1949 to honor the late Apollo Soucek, a World War II Navy pilot and Medal of Honor recipient.

The airport code for the Oceana Naval Air Station is NTU, which stands for Naval Training Unit. This airport code was created by the Navy to identify and distinguish the air station from other airfields in the area.

The air station is home to more than 100 aircraft, including F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets, P-3 Orions, and E-2 Hawkeyes. It is used for training, operations, and exercises, and is the busiest naval air station in the country with an average of 300 takeoffs and landings per day.

The air station serves a variety of airlines including American Eagle, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and US Airways. These airlines offer daily flights to and from the air station. All flights in and out of the air station are subject to strict security protocols due to its proximity to the Naval base.

The Oceana Naval Air Station is an important part of the United States Navy’s operations in the area. It is a testament to the bravery and dedication of the late Apollo Soucek and serves as a reminder of the sacrifice of service members past and present. The air station continues to play an important role in the military operations of the United States Navy and is a vital resource for the country.