South Weymouth Naval Air Station South Field
10 Patriot Parkway, Weymouth, MA 02190
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10 Patriot Parkway, Weymouth, Massachusetts 02190, United States
About the Business
Welcome to South Weymouth Naval Air Station South Field, a historic site located at 10 Patriot Parkway, Weymouth, Massachusetts. Established in 1942, this renowned air station served as a pivotal United States Navy blimp base during World War II and later transitioned into a hub for Naval Air Reserve Training. Throughout its operational years, the station supported a variety of Navy and Marine Corps reserve aircraft squadrons, playing a crucial role in both wartime and peacetime operations.
During World War II, NAS South Weymouth was instrumental in anti-submarine blimp operations, hosting airship patrol squadron ZP-11 and supporting convoy escort missions. The site was also the starting point for the first transatlantic crossings of non-rigid airships, marking a significant milestone in aviation history.
After the war, the station adapted to changing needs, becoming a storage site for surplus naval aircraft and later a training ground for reserve aviation following the closure of Squantum Naval Air Station. The 1950s saw extensive redevelopment, transforming the base to accommodate conventional aircraft operations and supporting cutting-edge research and development projects in collaboration with MIT Lincoln Laboratories.
Today, South Weymouth Naval Air Station South Field stands as a testament to its rich history and contributions to naval aviation. While the base officially closed in 1997, the land has been repurposed for community use, with ongoing environmental monitoring ensuring its safe and sustainable future. We invite you to explore this iconic site and its storied past, which continues to inspire and educate future generations.
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"Interesting place to visit. I sadly only spent about twenty minutes due to time constraints but I could easily see myself spending a couple of hours walking the old runways and taxi ways. The abandoned control tower deserved closer inspection."
"This place is located in Weymouth MA. I’ve heard people talk about it online and was dying to go so I went with my twin on a day off and went there. I was so hoping to go Inside of the control towers but they where all boarded up and wasn’t able to go inside. But what was really cool was getting to walk on an actual runway that used to be served as a naval air station for fighter jets. I highly recommend coming here if you want to take a cool walk."
"I have seen some of the best sunsets, thunderstorms and moon rises at the base."
"Lovely place for a walk, spend some time with the nature, very peaceful place"
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