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(Refer to Figure 69.) Near Kingsville, an airport is labeled KINGSVILLE NAS (NQI) CT - 124.1. What type of airport does NAS in its name identify?

Figure 69 from the FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement — Figure 69, FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement (FAA-CT-8080-2H). Open full size to zoom. Not for navigation.

AA non-public-use private airport
BA military airport, a Naval Air Station
CA seaplane base

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Correct answer: B. A military airport, a Naval Air Station

U.S. military airports are identified by abbreviations such as AAF, AFB, MCAS and NAS. NAS stands for Naval Air Station, so Kingsville NAS is a military airport; the blue data and CT show it has a control tower.

A. Incorrect. Private airports are marked (Pvt); NAS identifies a military airport.
B. Correct. U.S. military airports are identified by abbreviations such as NAS (Naval Air Station).
C. Incorrect. Seaplane bases are shown with an anchor symbol; NAS stands for Naval Air Station.

Marked on Figure 69: Kingsville NAS (NQI).

Source

FAA Chart Users' Guide (Aeronautical Chart User's Guide), complete, VFR Terms and Symbols, Airports U.S. military airports are identified by abbreviations such as AAF (Army Air Field), AFB (Air Force Base), MCAS (Marine Corps Air Station), NAS (Naval Air Station), NAV (Naval Air Facility), and NAAS (Naval Auxiliary Air Station).

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(Refer to Figure 69.) Near Kingsville, an airport is labeled KINGSVILLE NAS (NQI) CT - 124.1. What type of airport does NAS in its name identify?

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