USNR NAVAL AIR STATION NEW YORK

The USNR Naval Air Station New York, located at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, was established in 1928 as New York City’s first municipal airport and later transformed into a key naval aviation facility. During World War II, it served as a major training and operations hub for the United States Naval Reserve (USNR), supporting anti-submarine warfare patrols, pilot training, and aircraft maintenance. The station remained active through the Cold War, providing reserve training and readiness for naval aviators and support personnel. Decommissioned in 1971, its legacy endures as part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, preserving its historic hangars and runways.