Naval Air Station North Island Small Arms Range:
Naval Air Station North Island
The Small Arms Range onboard Naval Air Station North Island is restricted to Active Duty Units, Reserve Units, and Law Enforcement Agencies. Personal qualifications, private firearms use, and recreational use by Active/Reserve Duty, retirees and civilian personnel is prohibited.
Hours:
Monday - Friday:
Daytime shoots: 8:00a.m. - 3:30p.m. The range gate opens at 0700 for setup.
Lowlight shoots: Wednesday and Thursday nights starting 30 minutes after sunset. Arrive 1-hour prior for set up.
*****Unit Range Safety Officer (RSO) is required to utilize RFMSS for range scheduling.*****
*********(Weekends and all major holidays, the range is closed)*********
Firing outside of typical time frames above is authorized. Contact the range office at (619) 545-9994 for specific times.
Types of small arms qualification:
Category I, II, and IV
Contacts:
Naval Base Coronado Small Arms Range Manager 619-545-9994
Naval Base Coronado operator 619-545-1011
Small Arms Range Danger Zone:
Per 33 CFR part 334, a surface danger zone (SDZ) is established for the small arms range, extending westerly into the waters of the Pacific Ocean. This danger zone is defined by the following coordinates:
• latitude 32°41’13” N longitude 117°12’45” W
• latitude 32°41’14” N longitude 117°12’32” W
• latitude 32°40’31” N longitude 117°12’12” W
• latitude 32°40’25” N longitude 117°12’43” W
Anchoring by any vessel within the danger zone is prohibited.
Warnings of Live Fire:
When the range is active for live fire during daytime hours, three red flags (bravo flags) will be hoisted and three red warning beacons will be illuminated on the impact berm.
When the range is active for live fire during the nighttime hours, three red beacons will be illuminated on the impact berm.
When the warning flags and lights are visible, the public should adhere to the coordinates of the Surface Danger Zone (SDZ) regulations to remain clear.
The Surface Danger Zone will be open to fishing and general navigation when the range is not in operation, which is indicated by the absence of any warning flags or flashing lights on land.
Location:
Naval Air Station North Island
Bldg. 747
Rogers and Moffett Roads
San Diego, CA 92135-7046
Coordinates: 32°41'25.3"N 117°12'41.1"W
Link to Location: https://goo.gl/maps/9HdsgfMVc6r
Directions:
Via Coronado Bridge
Interstate 5
Hwy. 75/Coronado Bridge
Continue on 3d St.
Pass thru Main Gate
Left on Rodgers Rd
Pass Lodge, Heritage Park
Small Arms Range on Left
From IB/Imperial Beach
Hwy 75/Silver Starnd Blvd
Left on Ocean Blvd. (just past Hotel Del)
Enter thru Gate 5
Left on Rodgers Rd.
Range on Left past Lodge, Heritage Park