New Orleans Station, LA

New Orleans Station is the residential community tied to Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans in Belle Chasse. Located on the West Bank in Plaquemines Parish, it sits about twenty minutes south of downtown New Orleans. Moving here offers military families a quiet, self-contained neighborhood setting paired with easy access to big-city culture and dining. The installation hosts active-duty and reserve personnel from the Navy, Coast Guard, Marines, and Air National Guard, creating a friendly and close-knit atmosphere.

Daily life revolves around convenient base amenities and family routines. Neighborhoods feature dedicated military housing, a commissary, a health clinic, and Belle Chasse Academy, an on-base school serving kindergarten through eighth grade. Outside the gates, Belle Chasse Highway leads to local seafood markets, parish parks, and quiet spots along the Mississippi River. It is a practical landing spot for newcomers who want neighborhood security, community support, and a relaxed pace of life near the Crescent City.