Naval Station Argentia

Naval Station Argentia (IATA: NWP) is a former base of the United States Navy that operated from 1941 to 1994. It was established in the community of Argentia in what was then the Dominion of Newfoundland, which later became the tenth Canadian province, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Naval Station Argentia
McAndrew Air Force Base
Argentia, Newfoundland in Canada
Naval Station Argentia
Location in Newfoundland
Coordinates47°18′22″N 053°59′24″W
TypeMilitary Naval Base
Site information
OwnerDepartment of Defence
Operator United States Navy
1941 (1941) – 1994
Site history
Built1941
Built by United States Navy
In use1941 (1941)–1994
Garrison information
GarrisonAerospace Defense Command
Northeast Air Command
OccupantsRoyal Navy
Sound Surveillance System
Airfield information
IdentifiersIATA: NWP
Elevation50 ft (15 m) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
04/22 7,400 ft (2,300 m) Asphalt concrete
14/32 5,000 ft (1,500 m) Asphalt concrete
08/26 5,100 ft (1,600 m) Asphalt concrete
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