SCSC Wallops Island
SCSC Wallops Island Relocation Information
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Welcome to SCSC Wallops Island
Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC), known as "The Battle Group in the Sand," is co-located with NASA at the Wallops Flight Facility. The facility's advanced equipment can recreate the combat systems of operational Cruisers, Destroyers, Amphibious, and Carriers. This allows it to train personnel, maintain research, and execute test exercises in a maritime environment.
Wallops Island is a six-square-mile island off the east coast of Virginia, and it's part of the barrier islands that stretch along the eastern seaboard of the U.S. Just south of Chincoteague Island, Wallops Island is located in Accomack County, VA. About 55 miles northeast along the coast is Ocean City, MD. The beach is a bustling tourist destination that serves as a fun weekend getaway.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SCSC Wallops Island
1) Who is Wallops Island named for?
Wallops Island is named after John Wallops. He was the 17th-century surveyor and the original owner of the land when it served as a hunting preserve, a grazing area for livestock, and a Coast Guard Station.
2) What airports are near SCSC Wallops Island?
There are only two airports that are relatively close to Wallops Island. The Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY), is 29 miles north of the installation, and the Norfolk International Airport (ORF), is 82 miles south.
3.)What is the zip code for SCSC Wallops Island?
The zip code for SCSC Wallops Island is 23337.
4) What is the BAH for SCSC Wallops Island?
The BAH for SCSC Wallops Island ranges from $1,749 for E-1 to $2,166 for E-9 with dependents, and $1,899 for O-1 to $2,325 for O-7 with dependents. See housing section for more info.
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Arrival Lodging
Navy Gateway Inns and Suites SCSC Wallops Island welcomes incoming military members and their families to the base. 
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Navy Gateway Inns and Suites SCSC Wallops Island
30 Battle Group Way, BLDG. R20
Wallops Island, VA 23337
757-824-2064
SCSC Wallops Island Housing
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Housing at SCSC Wallops Island is government-owned and managed by CNIC. The company offers 14 properties in Skeeter Lane Housing located off base.
CNIC SCSC Wallops Island Housing
Navy Housing Service Center
201 Skeeter Lane
Wallops Island, VA 23337
757-824-5381
SCSC Wallops Island Off-Base Housing
Homes for sale and houses for rent near SCSC Wallops Island — SCSC Wallops Island Homes
Many military families moving to the area will find housing in Wallops Island, Atlantic, Greenbackville, and Chincoteague Island.
SCSC Wallops Island BAH Information
The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S.-based allowance determined by geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency status. It provides uniformed service members compensation based on housing costs in local civilian housing markets when government quarters are not provided. Learn more about your Basic Allowance for Housing.
SCSC Wallops Island is near Chincoteague Island and Ocean City, MD. Pocomoke City is about 20 miles away, Salisbury is about 47 miles, and Ocean City is approximately 55 miles. The SCSC Wallops Island BAH is close to the cost of living in the area.
Some sample SCSC Wallops Island BAH rates for zip code 23337
- E-1 with dependents: $1,749
- E-1 without dependents: $1,434
- E-9 with dependents: $2,166
- E-9 without dependents: $1,989
- O-1 with dependents: $1,899
- O-1 without dependents: $1,635
- O-7 with dependents: $2,325
- O-7 without dependents: $2,148
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Things to Do Near SCSC Wallops Island
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- Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge offers mostly flat trails to run and bike through beautiful wildlife. In late July, visitors can see the annual pony swim.
- Wallops Flight Facility offers free admission to learn about NASA's Earth Science program, the engineering process of sounding rockets, and information on aircraft and scientific balloons. It also has an interactive Sun Earth Universe exhibit.
- Chincoteague to Assateague Boat Tour allows visitors to pony watch by venturing out on a kayak excursion.
- Chincoteague Island Library has books, movies, computers, and free internet. It also hosts stories and craft time for kids and book clubs for adults.
- Assateague Lighthouse is a navigational aid for the Coast Guard, but the top remains accessible to the public for a panoramic view of the island.
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Base Address:
30 Battle Groups Way
Wallops Island
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23337-5000