Leeward Point Field (NBW)

Leeward Point Field (NBW) operates under the strictest military protocols, serving exclusively U. Passengers must possess valid passports, official travel orders (LOA), and appropriate security clearances processed weeks or months in advance through proper military channels. Buses transport passengers between the aircraft and ferry landing, with additional security screenings conducted at multiple checkpoints throughout the journey. Emergency contact information and sponsor details must be verified before any authorization to enter this restricted naval facility.

S. military personnel, their families, government employees, and accredited contractors with official orders and SECNAV 5512 authorization forms. The unique geographical situation requires all arriving passengers to take the mandatory 07:30 ferry from the Leeward Ferry Landing (near the airfield on the western side of Guantanamo Bay) to Windward Ferry Landing where the main base facilities, housing, and administrative centers are located. All personal belongings undergo extensive inspection and must comply with special military regulations prohibiting cameras, recording devices, and various electronic equipment.

All flights are provided by the Air Mobility Command (AMC) through Naval Air Stations Jacksonville, Norfolk, and occasionally Kingston, Jamaica, with no civilian airline services permitted at this highly classified facility. This 15-20 minute ferry crossing represents the only connection between the airfield and the main base, as overland travel through Cuban territory is impossible. Passengers should arrive at departure gates at least 3-4 hours early for outbound flights to allow for thorough security processing, ferry transfers, and potential weather delays that can affect both aircraft operations and ferry services across Guantanamo Bay.

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