Naval Station Argentia, former US Navy base in Newfoundland, closed 1994
Naval Station Argentia is an air base in Argentia, Newfoundland and Labrador that serves as a military aviation facility. The station has runways and hangars designed for aircraft operations and support of air missions.
This station was founded during World War II and played a key role in Atlantic air operations. Over the decades it has been developed further and remains an active facility for Canadian forces.
The station sits on the south coast of Newfoundland and is reachable by car. Visitors should be aware this is an active military facility and access may be limited.
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