Naval Air Station Alameda (NAS Alameda) was a USN naval air station in Alameda, California, on San Francisco Bay. Built on reclaimed land at the west end of Alameda Island , the site was acquired by the USAAC in 1930 but turned over to the navy in 1936. During World War II, the USS Hornet (CV-8) was loaded with the 16 B-25s that would partake in the Dolittle Raid at NAS Alameda. After the base closed on April 25, 1997, the USS Hornet (CV-12), was given to the former air station to be used as a museum ship. Following its closure, much of NAS Almeda's land was gradually transferred to the city of Alameda.
NAS Almeda had two runways: 07-25 (8000x200') and 13-31 (7200x200'). Two helicopter pads and a control tower were also part of the facilities.
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The MythBusters occasionally operate some of their more destructive experiments in the grounds of the station for the safety zone it affords them.
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