China Lake NAWS - On and Off Base Information

China Lake NAWS Housing Information

China Lake NAWS Housing and Information:

Location: China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station is the high desert home of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. China Lake is located 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles on the western edge of California's Mojave Desert. 

Cost of Living: Near the U.S. National Average

Base Operator: 760-939-9011, or DSN 312-437-9011

Area Population:  27,000 in the nearby town of Ridgecrest, CA.

Schools: China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station is served by the  Sierra Sands United School District. The district currently has 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 2 high schools.  A number of private schools are also available.

Fleet and Family Support Center: FFSC 760-939-4545, DSN 312-437-4545

Housing: Housing is available to all to active duty military families. All homes are single family, 3-4 bedroom units. Call the Navy Family Housing Office, at 760-939-4450, for availability.

Base Location

1 Administration Circle
China Lake, CA 93555

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