Overview
USNAVY MOFFETT FIELD NAVAL AIR STATION is an operational fuel terminal in Moffett Field, California. It supports military aviation fuel storage and distribution at the former naval air station.
USNAVY MOFFETT FIELD NAVAL AIR STATION is a fuel terminal located at Westcot Road and Daily Road in Moffett Field, Santa Clara County, California. The facility is operational and serves as a key component of the fuel infrastructure for the former naval air station, now part of NASA Ames Research Center. The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations for underground storage tanks (UST) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. As a military installation, it also adheres to Department of Defense fuel handling standards. The terminal likely includes aboveground and underground storage tanks with secondary containment and leak detection systems. This fuel terminal supports aviation and ground vehicle fueling operations at Moffett Field, which hosts NASA research activities and the California Air National Guard. Its location in Silicon Valley places it in a region with high environmental oversight and proximity to sensitive ecological areas like the San Francisco Bay.
Environmental context
The facility is situated near the southern end of the San Francisco Bay, an ecologically sensitive estuary. Fuel terminals in this region must comply with stringent spill prevention and vapor recovery regulations to protect local wetlands and wildlife. Secondary containment and regular inspections are critical to mitigate risks of soil and groundwater contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The fuel terminal is located at Westcot Road and Daily Road in Moffett Field, Santa Clara County, California, 94035.
The facility is operational and serves as a fuel terminal for the former naval air station, now part of NASA Ames Research Center.
Fuel terminals in California must comply with U.S. EPA UST and SPCC regulations, as well as state-specific requirements from the California Air Resources Board for vapor recovery and leak detection.
A fuel terminal receives, stores, and distributes petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel to end users via trucks, pipelines, or other transport modes.
Typical protections include double-walled tanks, secondary containment, leak detection systems, spill response plans, and regular inspections to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.
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