NAS Pensacola allows public access to Naval Aviation Museum and lighthouse for one weekend
*Editor's note: This story has been updated to note that access to Fort Barrancas will be permitted.
Naval Air Station Pensacola will allow a weekend of public access to the installation March 25 and 26, 2023.
Public access to NAS Pensacola March 25 and 26 will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the West Gate only on Blue Angel Parkway. All guests 18 and older must have a valid state or federal picture ID such as driver's license or passport.
Access will be available dependent on available parking at the National Naval Aviation Museum and Pensacola Lighthouse. Once parking is full, public access will be halted until more parking becomes available. Temporary traffic control points will be located on base to prevent public access to other areas of the installation.
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While on the installation, the public will be able to visit the Pensacola Lighthouse, Fort Barrancas and the Museum. Access to Barrancas National Cemetery is always available to anyone with family interred at the cemetery through the Visitor Control Center at the Main Gate.
The following restrictions will apply:
No weapons (firearms/knives) allowed (to include Concealed Weapon Permit holders)
No backpacks/coolers allowed (diaper bags or medically required bags are acceptable and subject to search)
No alcoholic beverages allowed
No drones allowed (countermeasures will be taken)
Persons with felony convictions are not authorized base access
All vehicles and personnel are subject to security searches and background checks
For additional information and updates visit facebook.com/NASPCOLA/.
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola Lighthouse open March 25 26
