Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach (NRS)

Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach (NRS), also known as Ream Field, is a specialized military aviation facility serving the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego County, California. The terminal is a functional administrative building that primarily caters to military personnel, flight crews, and authorized training units. it is a critical hub for United States Navy rotary-wing operations, providing an essential platform for helicopter training and operational missions in the Southern California region. Facilities at the airfield are tailored for military training rather than traditional commercial travel. There are limited passenger amenities on-site, featuring basic staging areas, administrative offices for flight operations, and pilot briefing rooms. Access to the landing field is strictly controlled, requiring prior authorization and appropriate military credentials. The airfield handles a variety of helicopters, including the MH-60 Seahawk and the MQ-8 Fire Scout, reflecting its importance to the Navy's Pacific Fleet training programs. Ground transportation within the Imperial Beach area and to other parts of San Diego is managed via official military vehicles and private transport for authorized personnel. The airfield's location near the Pacific Ocean and the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve offers travelers unique views of the coastal wetlands and the San Diego skyline during arrival and departure. It remains an essential asset for the United States Navy, ensuring that the Naval Air Forces have the necessary capacity to maintain operational readiness for their maritime and search-and-rescue missions.