The NAS Oceana Aviation Historical Park located just inside the main gate on Tomcat Blvd. is an outdoor park that is open daily. The Park includes 13 aircraft on display:

Attack Aircraft: 1946 - 1962
Douglas XAD-1 (Skyraider)

Attack Aircraft: 1962 - Present
Douglas A-4F (Skyhawk)
Grumman KA-6D (Intruder)
Vought A-7E Corsair

Fighter Aircraft: 1922 - 1962
Douglas F4D-1 (Skyray)
Grumman F11F-1 (Tiger)
Grumman F9F-2 (Panther)
McDonnell F2H-4 (Banshee)
North American FJ-3 (Fury)

Fighter Aircraft: 1962 - Present
Grumman F-14A (Tomcat)
McDonnell-Douglas F-4B (Phantom II)
McDonnell-Douglas FA-18A (Hornet)
Vought F-8E (Crusader)

There are two observation parks located near the runways to watch aircraft take-off and land. One is located on Oceana Boulevard at the Flame of Hope POW/MIA memorial, and the other is off London Bridge road on the opposite side of the air station.

Base tours are conducted during weekdays from June 7 through September 3 , 2004 and are available via the Virginia Beach HRT Tour Bus. The tour depart 24th and Atlantic Avenue at the Kiosk at 9 and 11:30 a.m. Cost for the tour is $7.50 for adults and children under 12 and seniors $5.00. The 11:30 tour stops at the Officers' Club for lunch with a cost of around $5.00. No reservations are required for the tour. A souvinor shop is located in the Aviation Historical Park for visitors. No backpacks are allowed and a photo ID is required for all adults.

Tour schedule and Information is as follows:

Tour Fee. Public Tours run May-September, 9:30 am & 11:30 am

Departure Site: Tours depart at the oceanfront, 24th and Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. No backpacks allowed/Photo ID required for those 16 years or older.

Tour Highlights:
Visitors will observe some of the 250 jet aircraft, including F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Hornet Strike fighters. This tour is the only opportunity to view aircraft on the flight line and visit the Aviation Historical Park.