Gate Hours

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Gate Hours

Upcoming Main Gate Closure and Temporary Gate Hours - March 17 to May 3, 2025

Beginning March 17, 2025, the main access gate at the corner of China Lake Blvd and Inyokern Rd will be closed for scheduled construction. To accommodate base access and alleviate heavy traffic, additional gates will be opened during the construction period. The main gate closure and alternative gate openings are expected until May 3, 2025. During this time, Command will examine the impact to traffic and adjust gate hours as needed.

Temporary Gate Hours March 17 – May 3, 2025

Main Gate: Closed to all vehicle traffic; pedestrian (walking and bike) access available 24/7 through temporary Pass &ID Gate
Richmond Gate: Open 24/7
Sandquist Gate: 5:00am–6:00pm Monday-Thursday & Working (Non-flex) Fridays
Blandy Gate (Inbound Only): 6:00am–9 :00am Monday-Thursday & Working (Non-flex) Fridays

Regular Operating Hours

Main Gate
Located at the corner of China Lake Blvd. and Inyokern Road (HWY 178).
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Sandquist Gate
Located on Sandquist Road (just past the intersection of China Lake Blvd. and Inyokern Road).
Open from 5am-6pm Monday through Thursday. Closed on flex-Fridays, holidays and weekends.

Lauritsen Gate
An interior installation gate located on Lauritsen Road.
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Richmond Gate ("Back Gate")
Located on Richmond Road.
Open 6am-9am Monday through Friday. Closed on flex-Friday, holidays and weekends.

As with ALL Navy facilities, random anti-terrorism measures are routinely implemented by the Force Protection department at NAWS China Lake, particularly at each entry point to the installation and as personnel enter or leave buildings on base. These measures can include random vehicle inspections, requests for two picture IDs and inspections of personal equipment, including purses, laptop bags and briefcases. Please comply with all requests made by Force Protection and do so in a respectful and professional manner. They do their job to ensure your protection and the protection of all personnel at, and inhabitants of, China Lake.

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