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Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City Guide

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U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is a Coast Guard operation co-located with Elizabeth City Regional Airport. This base is run by nearly 900 military members and is considered among the busiest Coast Guard stations, with missions operating in international waters in the Caribbean and the Azores.

Get all the info you need about U.S. CG Base Elizabeth City, including schools, base housing & temporary lodging, commissary info, base phone numbers, and the surrounding area.

Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City History

CGAS Elizabeth City began in 1940. When it was formally commissioned, the base had a mere four officers and around 50 enlisted troops. There were more planes than officers at this stage; the base had ten planes, including two seaplanes.

World War Two saw the facility operating under the command of the U.S. Navy. The base was responsible for search and rescue, anti-sub warfare, and training.

But after the war, many changes were on the way. In 1966, the facility, then known as Air Station Elizabeth City, began to grow after taking over operations from two bases: Kindley Air Force Base, Bermuda, and Naval Air Station Argentia in Newfoundland.

Today, U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City is a regional command with missions including logistics, engineering, procurement, and troop support for Coast Guard units throughout North Carolina.

Elizabeth City Surrounding Area

Elizabeth City is on the Pasquotank River. Published guides to the area note the quiet countryside here is only a short trip by car to more tourist-popular areas, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Portsmouth. Local attractions include the Intracoastal Waterway, with plenty to offer those who love water sports, beaches, and riding the bike trails.

Nearby, the North Carolina Outer Banks (a group of barrier islands stretching over 100 miles along the coast) offer much in the way of local history. You can take in the Wright Brothers Memorial, the LightHouse at Cape Hatteras, and the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum.

Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City Mission and Units

Base Elizabeth City supports missions in the Coast Guard’s Fifth Coast Guard District. The installation includes 880 acres with runways, taxiways, airport traffic control tower operations, and training facilities.

Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City performs search and rescue operations, navigation support, maritime law enforcement duties, and environmental protection. Important missions here include, but are not limited to:

• Aviation Logistics Center
• Aviation Technical Training Center
• Air Station Elizabeth City
• Small Boat Station Elizabeth City
• Aviation Projects Acquisition Center
• National Strike Force Coordination Center

In-Processing and Check-In

All new arrivals are directed to check in with their gaining unit and sponsor upon arrival. Your command support staff will have instructions for inprocessing after you have checked in.

Child Care at Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City

There are no Child Development Centers located on USCG Base Elizabeth City.

USCG Base Elizabeth Housing

Due to its unique location and mission, no government housing is available at Coast Guard Base Elizabeth.

When you receive orders to the base, complete and submit DD Form 1746, Housing Application, “for authorization to be released to reside on the local economy,” according to the Coast Guard.

To learn where to submit this form, contact the Area Housing Office at Base Portsmouth (757) 686-4044, which supports USCG Base Elizabeth City. The only on-base housing here is for trainees assigned to USCG Base Elizabeth Aviation Technical Training Center.

Related: Basic Allowance for Housing Calculator

Commissary

There is no Commissary located at USCG Base Elizabeth City.

PCS and TDY Lodging

There is no temporary lodging available at USCG Base Elizabeth City. New arrivals typically make reservations at a local hotel or Air b-nb.

Transportation

The closest major airport is Norfolk Airport, just over 40 miles away. The usual ride-sharing, taxis, and shuttles may be available when you arrive, depending on demand and other variables. Coordinate your arrival with your sponsor for best results.

Vehicle Registration And Driver’s License

Depending on mission requirements and other variables, base decals for privately owned vehicles may not be required to operate a car on the base, but you will need current and unexpired ID, insurance, vehicle title, and registration. All vehicles are subject to 100% ID checks and searches when operating on the base.

According to the North Carolina state government official site, “Before renewing a vehicle’s registration, the vehicle must first undergo a safety and emissions inspection no more than 90 days before its license plate expires.” Some vehicles may be exempt from this.

The State of North Carolina requires minimum liability insurance to qualify for registration in the state.

Related: Ultimate Military Benefits Guide

Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City Schools

There are no Department of Defense Dependent Schools at USCG Base Elizabeth. Elizabeth City/Pasquotank School District in the local community features 13 schools, including three high schools, two middle schools, and seven elementary schools.

The district serves more than 5 thousand students. For transfer or new student enrollment information, view the official site.

Colleges and Universities

There are no base education office operations at this base. Local colleges include Elizabeth City State University and College of the Albemarle.

Main Base Contact Information

U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City
1664 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
(252) 335-6000

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Military Bases in North Carolina

North Carolina has an impressive veteran population. According to the North Carolina Governor’s Office, the state has the fifth-largest military presence in the United States. There are more than 100,000 active duty troops and family members here, and approximately 725,000 military veterans.

If you are traveling to North Carolina on PCS orders, look up the BAH in your new duty location using our BAH Calculator. You can also look up veteran benefits offered in North Carolina. 

Army Bases in North Carolina

• Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg)
• US Army Cadet Command 4th Brigade
• US Army Recruiting Raleigh Battalion

Marine Corps Bases in North Carolina

• Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
• Camp Lejeune
• Marine Corps Air Station New River

Air Force Bases in North Carolina

• Seymour Johnson AFB
• Pope Army Airfield

Coast Guard Bases in North Carolina

• U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City

Get more info on VA benefits for veterans, retirees, separating service members, spouses, dependents, and disabled veterans. Learn more about the GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon program, monthly housing allowances, VA loans, and TRICARE.

Did you know? The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency offers up to $15 thousand in down payment assistance for first-time home buyers and qualifying veterans thanks to a program called NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment. The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency is a public agency that helps provide North Carolina residents with safe and affordable housing.

Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities in North Carolina

Lee County VA Clinic

3112 Tramway Road
Sanford, NC 27330-7142
919-775-6160
Mental health: 919-775-6166

Womack VA Clinic

2817 Reilly Road
Fort Bragg, NC 28310-0001
910-488-2120

Durham VA Medical Center

508 Fulton Street
Durham, NC 27705-3875
919-286-0411
Mental health: 919-286-0411 x5418

Croasdaile VA Clinic

3114 Croasdaile Drive
Durham, NC 27705-2508
919-286-0411

Cumberland County VA Clinic

7300 South Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304-6162
910-488-2120
Mental health: 910-488-2120 x7909

Hillandale Road VA Clinic

1824 Hillandale Road
Durham, NC 27705-2650
919-383-6107

Durham County VA Clinic

1830 Hillandale Road
Durham, NC 27705-2670
919-383-6107

Raeford Road VA Clinic

4101 Raeford Road
Suite 100-B
Fayetteville, NC 28304-3359
910-908-2222

Fayetteville VA Medical Center

2300 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301-3856
Main number: 910-488-2120
Mental health: 910-488-2120 x7909

Robeson Street VA Clinic

2301 Robeson Street
Fayetteville, NC 28305-5640
910-483-9727

Veteran Readiness and Employment Office at Fort Liberty

2843 Normandy Street
Suite 100
Fort Liberty, NC 28310
910-396-8611

Pre-Discharge Site at Fort Liberty

2843 Normandy Street
Soldier Support Center/VA Outbase office
Fort Liberty, NC 28307
800-827-1163

Veteran Readiness and Employment at Fayetteville Technical Community College

2817 Fort Bragg Road
General Classroom Building, Room 202-A
Fayetteville, NC 28303
910-678-8580

Veteran Readiness and Employment Office at Raleigh, North Carolina

310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27601
Main number: 336-714-6099

Winston-Salem VA Regional Benefit Office

251 N. Main Street
Floors 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and Basement 1 & 2 – Hiram Ward Federal Building
Winston-Salem, NC 27155
800-827-1000

Veteran Readiness and Employment Office at W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center

1601 Brenner Avenue
Salisbury, NC 28144
336-714-6099

Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery

400 Murchison Rd.
Spring Lake, NC 28390
919-664-1175

Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Office

Albemarle Building, Suite 1065
325 N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27699
844-624-8387

Raleigh Vet Center

8851 Ellstree Lane
Suite 122
Raleigh, NC 27617
919-361-6419

Greensboro Vet Center

3515 West Market Street
Suite 120
Greensboro, NC 27403
336-323-2660

Fayetteville, NC Vet Center

2301 Robeson Street
Suite 103
Fayetteville, NC 28305
910-488-6252

Other Military Bases in the Continental United States

• Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona
• Luke Air Force Base, Arizona
• Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas
• Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado
• Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia

Look up the BAH in your new duty location by searching for your zip code’s housing allowance using our BAH Calculator. You can also review our complete list of Military Bases by State.