Crows Naval Auxiliary Landing Field
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Location
Crows Landing, California, United States
Years of Operation
1942-1994
Crows Naval Auxiliary Landing Field, established in 1943, is located 1.2 miles northwest of Crows Landing, California. Originally an auxiliary air station for NAS Alameda, it was used for U.S. Navy fighter pilot training. Now known as NASA Crows Landing Airport, the site is heavily contaminated with PFAS due to the use of firefighting foam (AFFF). Veterans stationed at Crows NALF who are experiencing health issues related to toxic exposure may be eligible for VA benefits or compensation.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the medical conditions associated with toxic exposure at this base, classified by the strength of evidence required (strong, good or limited).* Please keep in mind that it is not a complete list.
| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Prostate cancer |