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Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is a naval air station located in two sections. There are 19 active duty squadrons based at NAS Whidbey Island. The air station is home to a Search and Rescue Unit and three flying Sikorsky MH-60S Nighthawks. The search and rescue provides 24 hours day and night maritime, inland and mountainous rescue support for the Department of Defense personnel and for the great Pacific Northwest area. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is also home to the SeaPlane Base where the commissary and Navy Exchange are both located. NAS Whidbey Island is located near Oak Harbor, Washington whose work force is made up of 80% white collar workers with a median income of $52,000. Home buyers will find homes for sale priced at $150k and up for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Homes for sale and apartments are also available for a monthly rental rate of $600 and up depending on the number of bedrooms desired.
The Oak Harbor School District offers five public elementary schools, two public middle schools, and two public high schools. The closest airport to Oak Harbor is the Friday Harbor Airport which services domestic flights and is located about 24 miles from the center of Oak Harbor. Another major airport is the Orcas Island Airport which is located about 31 miles from Oak Harbor. Transportation between airports is established by the Washington State Ferry system. The major highway in the vicinity of the base is SR-20 which connects to Ault Field Road. Beautiful water views can be seen from the Deception Pass State Park near Oak Harbor. Boat tours are also available to allow visitors to sail under the Deception Pass Bridge.
