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NAVY BASES IN SPAIN

One major U.S. Navy installation is catalogued in Spain, operating under U.S. European Command (EUCOM).

Naval Stations (1)

HOST NATION CONTEXT

Country
Spain (ES)
Combatant Command
U.S. European Command (EUCOM)

Each base page below includes its specific Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) framework, command sponsorship requirements, and host-nation entry guidance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

One major U.S. Navy installation is catalogued in Spain: Naval Station Rota.

NATO Status of Forces Agreement (1951) and the bilateral U.S.–Spain Agreement on Defense Cooperation (1988, amended 2002, 2012, 2015, 2021). See each base's host-nation context for installation-specific arrangements.

Spain falls under U.S. European Command (EUCOM). The naval component for this region — U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and U.S. 6th Fleet — coordinates U.S. naval operations in this area.

Access to U.S. Navy installations in Spain is restricted to authorized DoD personnel, dependents, contractors, and pre-approved sponsored visitors. Civilian visitors must coordinate base entry through their host-nation sponsor in advance and meet all host-nation entry requirements.