How big is the Concord Naval Weapons Station?
The former CNWS covers nearly 12,800 acres, or approximately 20 square miles. An acre is about the size of a football field.


The Inland Area is approximately 5,028 acres, or approximately 8 square miles.


The Tidal Area is approximately 7,630 acres, or approximately 12 square miles.

This property has been transferred from the Navy to the Army along with 115 acres in the Inland Area. It is currently operated by the Army as the Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO).

This map shows the Tidal and Inland Areas in the context of Concord. Tidal and Inland Areas map.

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1. Is the Concord Naval Weapons Station (CNWS) closed?
2. How big is the Concord Naval Weapons Station?
3. Are munitions still stored in the bunkers located in the Inland Area?
4. Who is currently maintaining the site?
5. What activities are currently occurring on the site?
6. Who currently owns the former CNWS?