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US Air force Base And Locations (Complete List)

The United States Of America USA is one of the countries that have the largest number of Air force Base In the world. They are also well equipped more 90% of the world’s Air force. In this post we will be talking about the US Air Force Base and Locations across the globe.

US Air force Base And Locations

Please note that the United States Air force has some of its bases in some other countries, but not to worry, we will still show you a list of all the bases which are located outside the united states and the country they are in. Meanwhile, we will start the list with the Air force base In the US and then go down to the bases in other countries. United States Air force is one of the best airforces in the world when it comes to the times of payment. You can read about the US Air Force Ranks and Salary.

 

Us Air Force base

The number of Air force bases which is located in the country is more than the ones which are located outside the country. Before we go down to the list, there are some questions people ask that i will like to answer.

 

Why Did United States Air Force Have Bases in Other Countries?

This is a simple question many of our readers ask, The reason why The US Air force base is located in many other countries. The reason is that many of those countries are the ones that invited the United States air force for some internal security and they have to establish their base to be able to make the work easier for them. Below is the full list of the Airforce Bases in the US and Locations According to Wikipedia

US Air force Base And Locations

Active Duty US Air Force installations and locations within the contiguous United States
NameLocationState or areaCoordinatesCommanding organizationWing or unit emblemHost wing or primary unitPrimary missions and units
Altus Air Force BaseAltusOklahoma17px-wma_button2b-268327434°39′59″N 099°16′05″WAir Education and Training Command60px-97th_air_mobility_wing-476792897th Air Mobility WingThe 97th Air Mobility Wing trains crews to operate the C-17A Globemaster III, KC-135R Stratotanker and KC-46A Pegasus.[4]
Joint Base Anacostia-BollingSouthwestWashington, D.C.17px-wma_button2b-268327438°50′34″N 077°00′58″WAir Force District of Washington60px-11th_wing-523298911th WingUSAF operated joint base. The 11th Wing provides base administration and support to tenants including the USAF Honor Guard and USAF Band, which support ceremonial operations in the National Capital Region.[5]
Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility WashingtonCamp SpringsMaryland17px-wma_button2b-268327438°48′39″N 076°52′01″WAir Force District of Washington60px-316th_wing-2768572316th WingUSAF operated joint base. The 316th Wing provides administrative and operational support in the National Capital Region and operates the UH-1N Iroquois. The 89th Airlift Wing is assigned a variety of aircraft including two VC-25A (Air Force One) in the Special Air Mission role, providing support to US political and military leaders. Other USAF flying units include the 459th Air Refueling Wing (KC-135R Stratotanker) and the D.C. Air National Guard’s 113th Wing (F-16C/D Fighting Falcon, C-38A Courier and C-40C).[6]
Arnold Air Force BaseTullahomaTennessee17px-wma_button2b-268327435°23′33″N 086°05′09″WAir Force Materiel Command60px-arnold_engineering_development_complex_shield_emblem-9480273Arnold Engineering Development ComplexNon-flying installation, part of the Air Force Test Center. It operates more than 68 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, and ballistic ranges.[7]
Barksdale Air Force BaseBossier CityLouisiana17px-wma_button2b-268327432°30′07″N 093°39′46″WAir Force Global Strike Command60px-2d_bomb_wing-46099112nd Bomb WingThe 2nd Bomb Wing and 307th Bomb Wing operate the B-52H Stratofortress. Also home to the headquarters of Air Force Global Strike Command and the Eighth Air Force.[8]
Beale Air Force BaseMarysvilleCalifornia17px-wma_button2b-268327439°08′10″N 121°26′11″WAir Combat Command60px-9th_reconnaissance_wing-58168379th Reconnaissance WingThe USAF’s high-altitude Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance hub, operating the U-2S Dragon Lady, RQ-180, RQ-4B Global Hawk and T-38A Talon. The 940th Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker.[9]
Cannon Air Force BaseClovisNew Mexico17px-wma_button2b-268327434°22′58″N 103°19′20″WAir Force Special Operations Command60px-27th_special_operations_wing-690374727th Special Operations WingOne of four active duty special operations wings, operating the AC-130W Stinger II, CV-22B Osprey, MQ-9A ReaperMC-130J Commando II and U-28A.[10]
Joint Base CharlestonCharlestonSouth Carolina17px-wma_button2b-268327432°53′55″N 080°02′26″WAir Mobility Command60px-628th_air_base_wing_-_emblem-2267268628th Air Base WingUSAF operated joint base. The 437th Airlift Wing and 315th Airlift Wing operate the C-17A Globemaster III.
Columbus Air Force BaseColumbusMississippi17px-wma_button2b-268327433°38′38″N 088°26′38″WAir Education and Training Command60px-14th_flying_training_wing-565515114th Flying Training WingProvides specialized undergraduate pilot training in the T-1A Jayhawk, T-6A Texan II and T-38C Talon[11]
Creech Air Force BaseIndian SpringsNevada17px-wma_button2b-268327436°35′14″N 115°40′24″WAir Combat Command60px-432d_wing-4131619432nd WingThe USAF’s primary remotely piloted aircraft system (drone) base. The 432nd Wing is supported by the Air Force Reserve’s 926th Wing and the Nevada Air National Guard’s 232nd Operations Squadron, all operating the MQ-9A Reaper.[12]
Davis–Monthan Air Force BaseTucsonArizona17px-wma_button2b-268327432°09′59″N 110°52′59″WAir Combat Command60px-usaf_-_55th_electronic_combat_group-1943460355th Fighter WingThe 355th Fighter Wing operates the A-10C Thunderbolt II (both for training and operationally), the HH-60G Pave Hawk and HC-130J Combat King II. Other flying units include the 55th Electronic Combat Group (EC-130H Compass Call), 920th Rescue Wing (HH-60G), 924th Fighter Group (A-10C) and the Arizona Air National Guard’s 214th Attack Group (MQ-9A Reaper and RC-26 Condor).[13] The base is known for its aircraft storage facility, operated by the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group and is also the headquarters of the Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern).[14]
Dover Air Force BaseDoverDelaware17px-wma_button2b-268327439°07′42″N 075°27′53″WAir Mobility Command60px-436th_airlift_wing-2854209436th Airlift WingThe 436th Airlift Wing and 512th Airlift Wing operate the C-17A Globemaster III and C-5M Super Galaxy in the tactical and strategic airlift role. The base also hosts the Charles C. Carson Center for Mortuary Affairs.[15]
Dyess Air Force BaseAbileneTexas17px-wma_button2b-268327432°25′15″N 099°51′17″WAir Force Global Strike Command60px-7th_bomb_wing-71329137th Bomb WingThe B-1B Lancer strategic bomber is operated by the 7th Bomb Wing and 307th Bomb Wing. Dyess is also home to the 317th Airlift Wing flying the C-130J Super Hercules.[16]
Edwards Air Force BaseEdwardsCalifornia17px-wma_button2b-268327434°54′20″N 117°53′01″WAir Force Materiel Command60px-412th_test_wing-1244257412th Test WingThe USAF’s primary test and evaluation base and home of the Air Force Test Center. A wide range of aircraft are operated by the 412th Test Wing, Air Force Test Pilot School, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron and Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center. Edwards also hosts NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center.[17]
Eglin Air Force BaseValparaisoFlorida17px-wma_button2b-268327430°29′N 086°32′WAir Force Materiel Command60px-96th_test_wing_-_emblem-530848596th Test WingThe USAF’s test and evaluation center for air-delivered weapons, navigation and guidance systems, command and control systems, and Air Force Special Operations Command systems (96th Test Wing) as well as electronic warfare, armament and avionics, chemical defense, reconnaissance, and aircrew training devices (53rd Wing). Both wings operates the A-10C Thunderbolt II, F-15C/D/E Eagle and F-16C/D Fighting Falcon. The 33rd Fighter Wing trains F-35A Lightning II pilots from US and foreign air-arms.[18]
Ellsworth Air Force BaseBox ElderSouth Dakota17px-wma_button2b-268327444°08′42″N 103°06′13″WAir Force Global Strike Command60px-28th_bomb_wing-291707128th Bomb WingThe B-1B Lancer strategic bomber is operated by the 28th Bomb Wing. Ellsworth also hosts the 89th Attack Squadron which flies the MQ-9A Reaper.[19]
Francis E. Warren Air Force BaseCheyenneWyoming17px-wma_button2b-268327441°07′59″N 104°52′01″WAir Force Global Strike Command60px-90th_space_wing-529432390th Missile WingLGM-30G Minuteman III base with launch facilities throughout south-east Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado, supported by the wing’s UH-1N Iroquois helicopters. It hosts the headquarters of the Twentieth Air Force, which is responsible for the USAF’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs).[20]
Fairchild Air Force BaseSpokaneWashington17px-wma_button2b-268327447°36′54″N 117°39′20″WAir Mobility Command60px-92d_air_refueling_wing-464591292nd Air Refueling WingThe 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing of the Washington Air National Guard operate the KC-135R Stratotanker. Also hosts the USAF Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) School, which is supported by UH-1N Iroquois operated by the 36th Rescue Squadron.[21]
Fort George G. MeadeOdentonMaryland17px-wma_button2b-268327439°6′25″N 76°44′35″WAir Combat Command60px-70isrw-787185070th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance WingUS Army installation hosting USAF intelligence units carrying out signals intelligence and cryptologic operations.[22]
Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary FieldGila BendArizona17px-wma_button2b-268327432°53′15″N 112°43′12″WAir Education and Training Command60px-56th_range_management_office_shield-213663056th Range Management OfficeGeographically Separate Unit of the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke AFB, located within the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range.[23]
Goodfellow Air Force BaseSan AngeloTexas17px-wma_button2b-268327431°25′46″N 100°23′56″WAir Education and Training Command60px-17th_training_wing-svg_-441051517th Training WingNon-flying installation delivering cryptologic, intelligence, and other training to US and allied military and US government students.[24]
Grand Forks Air Force BaseGrand ForksNorth Dakota17px-wma_button2b-268327447°57′40″N 097°24′04″WAir Combat Command60px-319th_air_refueling_wing-6576243319th Reconnaissance WingThe 319th Reconnaissance Wing operates the RQ-4B Global Hawk in the high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance role.[25]
Hanscom Air Force BaseLincolnMassachusetts17px-wma_button2b-268327442°28′12″N 071°17′21″WAir Force Materiel Command60px-66th_air_base_group_-_emblem-873877066th Air Base GroupNon-flying installation, hosting the Electronic Systems Center, part of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.[26]
Hill Air Force BaseOgdenUtah17px-wma_button2b-268327441°07′26″N 111°58′22″WAir Force Materiel Command60px-75th_air_base_wing-667141075th Air Base WingThe USAF’s second largest base, home to the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, the 748th Supply Chain Management Group and several directorates of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. The 388th Fighter Wing and 419th Fighter Wing operate the F-35A Lightning II.[27]
Homey AirportGroom LakeNevada17px-wma_button2b-268327437°14′0″N 115°48′30″WAir Force Materiel Command60px-air_force_flight_test_center-2506721Air Force Test Center (Detachment 3)Classified test facility popularly known as Area 51, located within the Nevada Test and Training Range.[28]
Holloman Air Force BaseAlamogordoNew Mexico17px-wma_button2b-268327432°51′09″N 106°06′23″WAir Combat Command60px-49th_fighter_wing-741732249th WingThe 49th Wing trains crews to operate the MQ-9A Reaper and F-16C/D Fighting Falcon. Also home to the 704th Test Group which performs high speed sled track testing, navigation and guidance system testing, radar signature measurements and weapon systems flight testing. The group also operates the C-12J Huron and T-38C Talon.[29]
Hurlburt FieldMary EstherFlorida17px-wma_button2b-268327430°25′40″N 086°41′22″WAir Force Special Operations Command60px-1st_special_operations_wing-svg_-32121731st Special Operations WingHome to the 1st Special Operations Wing, 24th Special Operations Wing, 492nd Special Operations Wing, Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command and several special forces training and test & evaluation units. Aircraft flown includes the AC-130U Spooky, AC-130W Stinger II, AC-130J Ghostrider, CV-22B Osprey, MC-130H Combat Talon II, MC-130J Commando II, MQ-9A Reaper and U-28A Draco. 505th Command and Control Wing provides training and testing for command and control systems.
Keesler Air Force BaseBiloxiMississippi17px-wma_button2b-268327430°24′41″N 088°55′25″WAir Education and Training Command60px-81st_training_wing-782534381st Training WingThe 81st Training Wing provides a wide range of non-flying technical training. Also home to the 403rd Wing operating the WC-130J Super Hercules & C-130J Super Hercules and the Headquarters of the Second Air Force.[30]
Kegelman Air Force Auxiliary FieldCherokeeOklahoma17px-wma_button2b-268327436°44′17″N 098°07′34″WAir Education and Training Command60px-71st_flying_training_wing-251540871st Flying Training WingAirfield used for training by T-1A Jayhawk, T-6A Texan II and T-38C Talon aircraft of the 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance AFB.[31]
Kirtland Air Force BaseAlbuquerqueNew Mexico17px-wma_button2b-268327435°02′25″N 106°36′33″WAir Force Materiel Command60px-377th_air_base_wing-9341998377th Air Base WingCenter for research, development and testing of non-conventional weapons, space and missile technology and laser warfare. Home to the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Air Force Safety Center and Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center. The 58th Special Operations Wing and the New Mexico Air National Guard’s 150th Special Operations Wing train special operations crews to operate the CV-22B Osprey, HC-130J Combat King II, MC-130J Commando II, HH-60G Pave Hawk and UH-1N Iroquois.[32]
Joint Base Langley–EustisHamptonVirginia17px-wma_button2b-268327437°04′58″N 076°21′38″WAir Combat Command60px-633d_air_base_wing-5251687633rd Air Base WingUSAF operated joint base. Home to the 1st Fighter Wing and the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192d Fighter Wing, both flying the F-22A Raptor. The base also hosts the headquarters of Air Combat Command, the 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Wing and the 480th ISR Wing.[33]
Laughlin Air Force BaseDel RioTexas17px-wma_button2b-268327429°21′34″N 100°46′41″WAir Education and Training Command60px-47th_flying_training_wing-795089647th Flying Training WingOperates the T-1A Jayhawk, T-38C Talon and T-6A Texan II in the pilot training role.[34]
Joint Base Lewis-McChordTacomaWashington17px-wma_button2b-268327447°08′51″N 122°28′46″WAir Mobility Command60px-627th_air_base_group_-_emblem-3394477627th Air Base GroupUS Army operated joint base. The 62nd Airlift Wing and 446th Airlift Wing operate the C-17A Globemaster III. The Washington Air National Guard operates the Western Air Defense Sector.[35]
Little Rock Air Force BaseJacksonvilleArkansas17px-wma_button2b-268327434°55′01″N 092°08′47″WAir Mobility Command60px-usaf_-_19th_airlift_wing-563403919th Airlift WingThe 189th Airlift Wing and the Arkansas Air National Guard’s 314th Airlift Wing deliver training to C-130 Hercules aircrews from across the US military and allied nations, whereas the 19th Airlift Wing and 913th Airlift Group fly the Hercules operationally.[36]
Los Angeles Air Force BaseEl SegundoCalifornia17px-wma_button2b-268327433°55′08.79″N 118°22′50.23″WUS Space Force60px-61st_air_base_wing-svg_-257033561st Air Base GroupNon-flying installation, home to the Space and Missile Systems Center. The center manages research, development and acquisition of military space systems.[37]
Luke Air Force BaseGlendaleArizona17px-wma_button2b-268327433°32′06″N 112°22′59″WAir Education and Training Command60px-usaf_-_56th_fighter_wing-434607156th Fighter WingThe 56th Fighter Wing (the largest fighter wing in the USAF) and the 944th Fighter Wing train pilots to operate the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35A Lightning II.[38]
MacDill Air Force BaseTampaFlorida17px-wma_button2b-268327427°50′58″N 082°31′16″WAir Combat Command60px-6th_air_mobility_wing-61922126th Air Refueling WingHome to the 6th Air Refueling Wing and 927th Air Refueling Wing operating the KC-135R Stratotanker. Also home to the headquarters of US Central Command and US Special Operations Command.[39]
Malmstrom Air Force BaseGreat FallsMontana17px-wma_button2b-268327447°30′17″N 111°11′14″WAir Force Global Strike Command60px-341_missile_wing_emblem-4302726341st Missile WingLGM-30G Minuteman III base with launch facilities throughout central Montana, supported by the 582nd Helicopter Group’s UH-1N Iroquois helicopters.[40]
Maxwell Air Force BaseMontgomeryAlabama17px-wma_button2b-268327432°22′45″N 086°21′45″WAir Education and Training Command60px-42d_air_base_wing-262548842nd Air Base WingHeadquarters of Air Education and Training Command and home to the Air University. The 908th Airlift Wing operates the C-130H Hercules.[41]
McConnell Air Force BaseWichitaKansas17px-wma_button2b-268327437°37′23″N 097°16′02″WAir Mobility Command60px-22d_air_refueling_wing-789193522d Air Refueling WingThe 22nd Air Refueling Wing and 931st Air Refueling Wing operate the KC-135R/T Stratotanker. The Kansas Air National Guard’s 184th Wing performs a variety of roles including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and cyber warfare.[42]
Joint Base McGuire–Dix–LakehurstTrentonNew Jersey17px-wma_button2b-268327440°01′09″N 074°31′22″WAir Mobility Command60px-87th_air_base_wing_-_emblem-337668587th Air Base WingUSAF operated joint base. The 305th Air Mobility Wing and 514th Air Mobility Wing operate the C-17A Globemaster III and KC-10A Extender. Also home to the New Jersey Air National Guard’s 108th Wing operating the KC-135R Stratotanker. The 621st Contingency Response Wing is part of the USAF Expeditionary Center which is also based there.
Minot Air Force BaseMinotNorth Dakota17px-wma_button2b-268327448°24′57″N 101°21′29″WAir Force Global Strike Command60px-5th_bomb_wing-76579075th Bomb WingThe 5th Bomb Wing operate the B-52H Stratofortress. The 91st Missile Wing man LGM-30G Minuteman III launch facilities throughout North Dakota, supported by the 582nd Helicopter Group’s UH-1N Iroquois helicopters[43]
Moody Air Force BaseValdostaGeorgia17px-wma_button2b-268327430°58′4″N 83°11′34″WAir Combat Command60px-23d_wing-715196923rd WingThe 23rd Wing operates the A-10C Thunderbolt II, HC-130J Combat King II and HH-60G Pave Hawk in the close air support and combat search and rescue roles. Other units include The 476th Fighter Group also operates the A-10A and the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing provides force protection capability.[44]
Mountain Home Air Force BaseMountain HomeIdaho17px-wma_button2b-268327443°02′37″N 115°52′21″WAir Combat Command60px-366th_fighter_wing-2442534366th Fighter WingThe 366th Fighter Wing operates the F-15E Strike Eagle.[45]
Nellis Air Force BaseLas VegasNevada17px-wma_button2b-268327436°14′10″N 115°02′03″WAir Combat Command60px-99th_air_base_wing-627895499th Air Base WingHome of the USAF Warfare Center, the air force’s advanced air combat training center, comprising the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group, the 57th Wing and US Air Force Weapons School. The 563rd Rescue Group, 926th Wing and the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron (Thunderbirds) are also based at Nellis.[46]
North Auxiliary AirfieldNorthSouth Carolina17px-wma_button2b-268327433°37′01″N 081°04′59″WAir Mobility Command60px-628_civil_engineer_sq_emblem-5241444628th Civil Engineer SquadronGeographically Separate Unit of the 628th Air Base Wing at Joint Base Charleston, utilised for training by C-17A Globemaster III aircraft of the 437th and 315th Airlift Wings.[47]
Offutt Air Force BaseBellevueNebraska17px-wma_button2b-268327441°07′10″N 095°54′31″WAir Combat Command60px-55th_wing-545500055th WingThe 55th Wing and Nebraska Air National Guard’s 170th Group operate a range of OC-135, RC-135 and WC-135 aircraft in the intelligence gathering, reconnaissance and surveillance roles. Offut is also home to the 557th Weather Wing and 595th Command and Control Group operating the E-4B Advanced Airborne Command Post and the headquarters of US Strategic Command.[48]
Patrick Space Force BaseBrevard CountyFlorida17px-wma_button2b-268327428°14′06″N 080°36′36″WVariousN/AUS Space Force installation hosting the Air Force Technical Applications Center.[49] Also home to the Air Force Reserve Commands 920th Rescue Wing which operates the HC-130N Combat King and HH-60G Pave Hawk, as well as the Florida Air National Guard’s 114th Space Control Squadron.[50]
Naval Air Station PensacolaPensacolaFlorida17px-wma_button2b-268327430°21′09″N 087°19′04″WAir Education and Training Command60px-479th_flying_training_group-7231098479th Flying Training GroupUS Navy operated installation hosting the USAF’s 479th Flying Training Group (part of the 12th Flying Training Wing) which operates the T-1A Jayhawk and T-6A Texan II.[51]
Pope FieldFayettevilleNorth Carolina17px-wma_button2b-268327435°10′15″N 079°00′52″WAir Mobility Command60px-43d_airlift_wing-svg_-661297643rd Air Mobility Operations GroupUS Army installation (part of Fort Bragg) hosting the USAF’s 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group, 18th Air Support Operations Group and several units of Air Force Special Operations Command.[52]
Robins Air Force BaseWarner RobinsGeorgia17px-wma_button2b-268327432°38′24″N 083°35′30″WAir Force Materiel Command60px-78_air_base_wg-812205778th Air Base WingThe Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex is the primary logistics support depot for the F-15 Eagle, C-130 Hercules, C-5M Galaxy and C-17A Globemaster III. Robins is also home to various directorates of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, the headquarters of Air Force Reserve Command and the 461st Air Control Wing & 116th Air Control Wing (Georgia Air National Guard) both operating the E-8C JSTARS.[53]
Rome Research SiteRomeNew York17px-wma_button2b-268327443°13′16.9″N 75°24′30.8″WAir Force Materiel Command60px-rome_laboratory-6884456AFRL Information DirectorateNon-flying installation, home to the Information Directorate of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).[54]
Joint Base San AntonioSan AntonioTexas17px-wma_button2b-268327429°26′56″N 098°26′56″WAir Education and Training Command60px-usaf_-_502d_air_base_wing-9388791502nd Air Base WingUSAF operated joint base across several sites. JBSA-Randolph is home to the 12th Flying Training Wing and provides s undergraduate pilot training, flying the T-6A Texan II, T-1A Jayhawk and T-38C Talon. JBSA-Lackland is a non-flying facility that provides basic and technical training and Kelly Field Annex is home to the 149th Fighter Wing (F-16C/D Fighting Falcon) 433rd Airlift Wing (C-5M Galaxy).[55]
Scott Air Force BaseBellevilleIllinois17px-wma_button2b-268327438°32′43″N 089°50′07″WAir Mobility Command60px-375_airlift_wg-3605287375th Air Mobility WingThe 375th Air Mobility Wing operates the C-21A Learjet, C-40C Clipper and KC-135R Stratotanker. The Illinois Air National Guard’s 126th Air Refueling Wing also operates the KC-135R and the 932nd Airlift Wing the C-40C. Also home to the headquarters of Air Mobility Command and the Eighteenth Air Force.[56]
Seymour Johnson Air Force BaseGoldsboroNorth Carolina17px-wma_button2b-268327435°20′22″N 077°57′38″WAir Combat Command60px-4th_fighter_wing-28395744th Fighter WingThe 4th Fighter Wing and 414th Fighter Group operate the F-15E Strike Eagle and the 916th Air Refueling Wing the KC-135R Stratotanker.[57]
Shaw Air Force BaseSumterSouth Carolina17px-wma_button2b-268327433°58′23″N 080°28′22″WAir Combat Command60px-20th_fighter_wing-108868220th Fighter WingThe 20th Fighter Wing operates the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon and the 25th Attack Group the MQ-9A Reaper. Also home to the headquarters of the Ninth Air Force.[58]
Sheppard Air Force BaseWichita FallsTexas17px-wma_button2b-268327433°59′20″N 098°29′31″WAir Education and Training Command60px-82d_training_wing-128820382nd Training WingThe 82nd Training Wing provides ground technical training, whilst the 80th Flying Training Wing and 340th Flying Training Group provide flying training and operate the T-6A Texan II and T-38C Talon.[59]
Tinker Air Force BaseOklahoma CityOklahoma17px-wma_button2b-268327435°24′53″N 097°23′12″WAir Force Materiel Command60px-72d_air_base_wing-894597572nd Air Base WingThe Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex is the primary logistics support depot for B-1B Lancer, B-2A Spirit, B-52H Stratofortress, KC-135R Stratotanker and E-3 Sentry. The 552nd Air Control Wing and 513th Air Control Group operate the E-3 Sentry and the 507th Air Refueling Wing the KC-135R Stratotanker.[60][61][62]
Tonopah Test Range AirportTonopahNevada37°47′41″N 116°46′43″WAir Combat Command60px-30th_reconnaissance_squadron-632869130th Reconnaissance SquadronThe 30th Reconnaissance Squadron is a Geographically Separate Unit of the 432nd Wing and operates the RQ-170 Sentinel UAV.[63]
Travis Air Force BaseFairfieldCalifornia17px-wma_button2b-268327438°15′46″N 121°55′39″WAir Mobility Command60px-60th_air_mobility_wing-884966960th Air Mobility WingThe 60th Air Mobility Wing and 349th Air Mobility Wing operate the C-5M Galaxy, C-17A Globemaster III and KC-10A Extender. Also home to the David Grant USAF Medical Center.[64]
Tyndall Air Force BasePanama CityFlorida17px-wma_button2b-268327430°4′43″N 85°34′35″WAir Combat Command60px-325th_fighter_wing-1145896325th Fighter WingThe 325th Fighter Wing and 44th Fighter Group operate the F-22A Raptor and T-38A/B/C Talon and the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron a range of drone targets. Also home to the headquarters of the First Air Force and the 601st Air and Space Operations Center, providing Command and control for air defense, homeland security and civil support missions for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).[65]
United States Air Force AcademyColorado SpringsColorado17px-wma_button2b-268327438°59′25″N 104°51′30″WChief of Staff of the Air Force60px-us-airforceacademy-shield-svg_-597497510th Air Base WingMilitary academy for the US Air Force and US Space Force. It is both a military organization and a university, much of which is set up like most other Air Force bases, but the Superintendent, Commandant, Dean of Faculty and cadet wing are set up like a civilian university. The 306th Flying Training Group operates a variety of light training aircraft and gliders.[66][67]
Vance Air Force BaseEnidOklahoma17px-wma_button2b-268327436°20′22″N 097°55′02″WAir Education and Training Command60px-71st_flying_training_wing-251540871st Flying Training Wing71st Flying Training Wing and 5th Flying Training Squadron provide undergraduate pilot training, flying the T-1A Jayhawk, T-6A Texan II and T-38C Talon.T-38C Talon.[68][69]
Vandenberg Space Force BaseLompocCalifornia17px-wma_button2b-268327434°43′57″N 120°34′05″WVariousN/AUS Space Force installation hosting the 532nd Training Squadron and 576th Flight Test Squadron.[70]
Whiteman Air Force BaseKnob NosterMissouri17px-wma_button2b-268327438°43′49″N 093°32′53″WAir Force Global Strike Command60px-509th_bomb_wing-3089259509th Bomb WingThe 509th Bomb Wing and the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing operates the B-2A Spirit, T-38A Talon. Other units include the 442nd Fighter Wing (A-10C Thunderbolt II) and the 20th Attack Squadron (MQ-9A Reaper).[71]
Wright-Patterson Air Force BaseDaytonOhio17px-wma_button2b-268327439°49′23″N 084°02′58″

W

Air Force Materiel Command60px-88th_air_base_wing-308802488th Air Base WingHeadquarters of Air Force Material Command, supporting a wide range of logistics, research & development and acquisition activities. Organisations include the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Institute of Technology and the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. The 445th Airlift Wing operates the C-17A Globemaster III. Also home to the National Museum of the US Air Force.[72]

 

Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve installations and locations within the contiguous United States
NameLocationStateCoordinatesCommanding organizationWing or unit emblemHost wing or primary unitPrimary missions and units
Abston Air National Guard StationMontgomeryAlabama17px-wma_button2b-268327432°21′22″N 086°20′48″WAlabama Air National Guard60px-226_combat_communications_gp_emblem_28199129-2498665226th Combat Communications GroupNon-flying installation. The 226th Combat Communications Group operates in the combat communications role.[75]
Atlantic City Air National Guard BaseAtlantic CityNew Jersey17px-wma_button2b-268327439°26′53″N 074°34′54″WNew Jersey Air National Guard60px-177th_fighter_wing-8601209177th Fighter WingAirfield shared with Atlantic City International Airport. The 177th Fighter Wing operates the F-16C Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter.[76]
Bangor Air National Guard BaseBangorMaine17px-wma_button2b-268327444°48′51″N 068°49′51″WMaine Air National Guard60px-101st_air_refueling_wing-4219745101st Air Refueling WingAirfield shared with Bangor International Airport. The 101st Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker.[77]
Barnes Air National Guard BaseWestfieldMassachusetts17px-wma_button2b-268327442°09′56″N 072°43′14″WMassachusetts Air National Guard60px-104th_fighter_wing-svg_-8256066104th Fighter WingAirfield shared with Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport. The 104th Fighter Wing operates the F-15C Eagle air superiority fighter.[78]
Battle Creek Air National Guard BaseSpringfieldMichigan17px-wma_button2b-268327442°18′26.2″N 85°15′05.3″WMichigan Air National Guard60px-110th_wing_emblem-2472698110th WingAirfield shared with W. K. Kellogg Airport. The 110th Wing operates the MQ-9A Reaper.[79]
Berry Field Air National Guard BaseNashvilleTennessee17px-wma_button2b-268327436°07′36″N 86°40′55″WTennessee Air National Guard60px-118th_wing_emblem-5333254118th WingAirfield shared with Nashville International Airport. The 118th Wing operates the MQ-9A Reaper and also performs in the intelligence, cyber systems and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles.[80]
Bradley Air National Guard BaseWindsor LocksConnecticut17px-wma_button2b-268327441°56′20″N 72°41′0″WConnecticut Air National Guard60px-103d_fighter_wing-6262329103rd Airlift WingAirfield shared with Bradley International Airport. The 103rd Airlift Wing operates the C-130H Hercules in the airlift role.[81]
Brunswick Air National Guard StationBrunswickGeorgia17px-wma_button2b-268327431°14′51.9″N 81°29′09″WGeorgia Air National Guard60px-224th_joint_communications_support_squadron_28585331808129-5966661224th Joint Communications Support SquadronNon-flying installation. The 224th Joint Communications Support Squadron is a Geographically Separate Unit of the 165th Airlift Wing and provides deployable tactical communications for Joint and Special Operations Task Force Headquarters.[82]
Buckley Space Force BaseAuroraColorado17px-wma_button2b-268327439°42′06″N 104°45′06″WColorado Air National Guard60px-140th_wing-4337467140th WingUS Space Force base hosting the 140th Wing (operating the F-16C Fighting Falcon) and other space related USAF units.[83]
Burlington Air National Guard BaseBurlingtonVermont17px-wma_button2b-268327444°28′22″N 073°08′48″WVermont Air National Guard60px-158th_fighter_wing-4683983158th Fighter WingAirfield shared with Burlington International Airport. The 158th Fighter Wing operates the F-35A Lighting II multi-role fighter.[84]
Camp Murray Air National Guard StationTacomaWashington17px-wma_button2b-268327447°7′5″N 122°33′36″WWashington Air National Guard60px-194th_wing_unit_patch-9677471194th WingCamp Murray is located adjacent to Joint Base Lewis–McChord, Washington. It is home to the Washington Joint Forces Headquarters, including: the Washington Army National Guard, the Washington State Guard, the Washington Air National Guard, and the Washington State Emergency Operations Center.[85]
Camp RileaWarrentonOregon17px-wma_button2b-268327446°7′45″N 123°56′38″WOregon Air National Guard60px-116th_acs-8713498116th Air Control SquadronOregon National Guard Training Complex under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Military Department, the 116th Air Control Squadron provides command and control capabilities for Oregon’s North Coast emergency response and recovery operations.[86][87]
Capital Airport Air National Guard StationSpringfieldIllinois17px-wma_button2b-268327439°50′39″N 089°40′41″WIllinois Air National Guard60px-183d_wing_emblem-2720585183d WingAirfield shared with Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. The 183d Wing is a Centralized Intermediate Repair Facility which repairs and maintains General Electric F110 engines used in the Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon.[88]
Channel Islands Air National Guard StationOxnardCalifornia17px-wma_button2b-268327434°06′54″N 119°06′37″WCalifornia Air National Guard60px-146th_airlift_wing-3633490146th Airlift WingAirfield shared with Naval Air Station Point Mugu. The 146th Airlift Wing operates the C-130J Super Hercules in the airlift and aerial firefighting roles, also home to the 562nd Air Force Band.[89]
Charlotte Air National Guard BaseCharlotteNorth Carolina17px-wma_button2b-268327435°12′58″N 80°55′55″WNorth Carolina Air National Guard60px-145th_airlift_wing-2523114145th Airlift WingAirfield shared with Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The 145th Airlift Wing operates the C-17A Globemaster III in the airlift role.[90]
Dallas Air Guard StationGrand PrairieTexas17px-wma_button2b-268327432°44′24″N 096°58′12″WTexas Air National Guard60px-254th_combat_communications_group-7944496254th Combat Communications GroupNon-flying installation, forming part of the Grand Prairie Armed Forces Reserve Complex. Geographically Separate Unit of the 136th Airlift Wing.[91]
Des Moines Air National Guard BaseDes MoinesIowa17px-wma_button2b-268327441°32′18″N 093°39′34″WIowa Air National Guard60px-132d_wing_crest-2532329132nd WingAirfield shared with Des Moines International Airport. The 132nd Wing operates the MQ-9A Reaper.[92]
Dobbins Air Reserve BaseMariettaGeorgia17px-wma_button2b-268327433°54′55″N 084°30′59″WAir Force Reserve Command60px-94th_airlift_wing-200464894th Airlift WingThe 94th Airlift Wing operates the C-130H Hercules in the airlift role, also home to the headquarters of the Twenty-Second Air Force[93]
Duke FieldCrestviewFlorida17px-wma_button2b-268327430°39′01″N 086°31′22″WAir Force Reserve Command60px-919th_special_operations_wing-6386869919th Special Operations WingThe 919th Special Operations Wing and elements of the 492nd Special Operations Wing operate the C-145A Skytruck and C-146A Wolfhound.[94] Elements of the 96th Operations Group operate a range of special operations aircraft in the test and evaluation role.
Duluth Air National Guard BaseDuluthMinnesota17px-wma_button2b-268327446°50′32″N 92°11′37″WMinnesota Air National Guard60px-148th_fighter_wing-5740446148th Fighter WingAirfield shared with Duluth International Airport. The 177th Fighter Wing operates the F-16C Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter.[95]
Eastern Air Defense SectorRomeNew York17px-wma_button2b-268327443°12′59.8″N 75°24′17.4″WNew York Air National Guard60px-eastern_air_defense_sector_emblem-4525025224th Air Defense GroupNon-flying installation. Air defence command and control unit permanently assigned to NORAD and manned by the New York Air National Guard’s 224th Air Defense Group.[96]
Ebbing Air National Guard BaseFort SmithArkansas17px-wma_button2b-268327435°20′12″N 94°22′03″WArkansas Air National Guard60px-188th_wing_emblem-6011970188th WingAirfield shared with Fort Smith Regional Airport. The 188th Wing operates the MQ-9A Reaper and also performs in the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) role.[97]
Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseHoustonTexas17px-wma_button2b-268327429°36′26″N 95°09′32″WTexas Air National Guard60px-147th_reconnaissance_wing_-_emblem-9548224147th Attack WingAirfield shared with Ellington Airport. The 147th Attack Wing operates the MQ-9A Reaper.[98]
Fargo Air National Guard BaseFargoNorth Dakota17px-wma_button2b-268327446°55′14″N 096°48′57″WNorth Dakota Air National Guard60px-119th_wing-2927430119th WingAirfield shared with Hector International Airport. The 119th Wing operates the MQ-9A Reaper.[99]
Forbes Field Air National Guard BaseTopekaKansas17px-wma_button2b-268327438°57′04″N 095°39′57″WKansas Air National Guard60px-190th_air_refueling_wing-4283042190th Air Refueling WingAirfield shared with Topeka Regional Airport. The 190th Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-135 Stratotanker.[100]
Fort BlissEl PasoTexas17px-wma_button2b-268327431°48′7″N 106°25′29″WTexas Air National Guard60px-204th_security_forces_squadron-9359692204th Security Forces SquadronAn Active Duty US Army Installation hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 149th Fighter Wing. The 204th Security Forces Squadron specifically occupies Biggs Army Airfield and operates as the only heavy weapons Security Forces unit in the Air National Guard.[101][102]
Fort Dodge Air National Guard StationFort DodgeIowa17px-wma_button2b-268327442°33′02.5″N 94°10′45.3″WIowa Air National Guard60px-133rd_test_squadron_emblem-9695959133rd Test SquadronNon-flying installation. The 133rd Test Squadron provides testing and evaluation of command, control, communications, computers and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems.[103]
Fort Wayne Air National Guard BaseFort WayneIndiana17px-wma_button2b-268327440°58′42″N 085°11′42″WIndiana Air National Guard60px-122d_fighter_wing-1562713122nd Fighter WingAirfield shared with Fort Wayne International Airport. The 122nd Fighter operates the A-10C Thunderbolt II.[104]
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort WorthFort WorthTexas17px-wma_button2b-268327432°46′09″N 097°26′30″WVariousN/AUS Navy operated joint reserve base. Air Force Reserve Command’s 301st Fighter Wing operates the F-16C Fighting Falcon and the Texas Air National Guard’s 136th Airlift Wing operates the C-130 Hercules. Home to headquarters of the Tenth Air Force.
Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard BaseWesthampton BeachNew York17px-wma_button2b-268327440°50′13″N 072°38′32″WNew York Air National Guard60px-106th_rescue_wing-1167916106th Rescue WingAirfield shared with Francis S. Gabreski Airport. The 106th Rescue Wing operates the HC-130J Combat King II and HH-60G Pave Hawk in the combat search and rescue role.[105]
Fresno Air National Guard BaseFresnoCalifornia17px-wma_button2b-268327436°46′34″N 119°43′50″WCalifornia Air National Guard60px-144th_fighter_wing-7987560144th Fighter WingAirfield shared with Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The 104th Fighter Wing operates the F-15C Eagle air superiority fighter.[106]
General Mitchell Air National Guard BaseMilwaukeeWisconsin17px-wma_button2b-268327442°56′50″N 087°53′48″WWisconsin Air National Guard60px-128th_air_refueling_wing-4508110128th Air Refueling WingAirfield shared with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. The 128th Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker.[107]
Gowen Field Air National Guard BaseBoiseIdaho17px-wma_button2b-268327443°33′52″N 116°13′22″WIdaho Air National Guard60px-124th_wing-8697742124th Fighter WingAirfield shared with Boise Airport. The 124th Fighter Wing operates the A-10C Thunderbolt II.[108]
Great Falls Air National Guard BaseGreat FallsMontana17px-wma_button2b-268327447°28′55.20″N 111°22′14.46″WMontana Air National Guard60px-120th_fighter_wing-9166556120th Airlift WingAirfield shared with Great Falls International Airport. The 120th Airlift Wing operates the C-130H Hercules.[109]
Greeley Air National Guard StationGreeleyColorado17px-wma_button2b-268327440°25′25.8″N 104°38′24.6″WColorado Air National Guard60px-233d_space_group_emblem-7054994233rd Space GroupNon-flying installation. The 233rd Space Group provides a mobile ground system (MGS) missile warning capability.[110]
Grissom Air Reserve BaseKokomoIndiana17px-wma_button2b-268327440°38′53″N 086°09′08″WAir Force Reserve Command60px-434_air_refueling_wg-7510477434th Air Refueling WingThe 434th Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker.[111]
Goldwater Air National Guard BasePhoenixArizona17px-wma_button2b-268327433°25′36″N 112°00′43″WArizona Air National Guard60px-161st_air_refueling_wing-3385653161st Air Refueling WingAirfield shared with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The 161st Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker.
Gulfport Combat Readiness Training CenterGulfportMississippi17px-wma_button2b-268327430°24′26″N 089°04′12″WMississippi Air National Guard61px-mississippi_air_national_guard_emblem-1355992N/AHosts regular deployments of Army and Air Force national guard units, offering training airspace over an area directly adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico. Home of the 209th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron and 255th Air Control Squadron.[112]
Hall Air Guard StationDothanAlabama17px-wma_button2b-268327431°19′46.7″N 85°27′57.2″WAlabama Air National Guard60px-280th_combat_communications_squadron-4489845280th Special Operations Communications SquadronNon-flying installation. Geographically Separate Unit of the 226th Combat Communications Group, providing provide strategic air defense & sovereignty and air tactical warning & assessment to NORAD.[113]
Hancock Field Air National Guard BaseSyracuseNew York17px-wma_button2b-268327443°06′41″N 076°07′25″WNew York Air National Guard60px-174th_attack_wing_-_emblem-2049433174th Attack WingAirfield shared with Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The 174th Attack Wing operates the MQ-9A Reaper. Also home to the 274th Air Support Operations Squadron.[114]
Harrisburg Air Station MiddletownMiddletownPennsylvania17px-wma_button2b-268327440°11′37″N 076°45′48″WPennsylvania Air National Guard60px-193d_special_operations_wing-2376264193rd Special Operations WingAirfield shared with Harrisburg International Airport. 193rd Special Operations Wing operates the EC-130J Commando Solo in the psychological operations (PSYOP) role.[115]
Homestead Air Reserve BaseHomesteadFlorida17px-wma_button2b-268327425°29′18″N 080°23′01″WAir Force Reserve Command60px-482d_fighter_wing-6088339482nd Fighter WingThe 482nd Fighter Wing and 367th Fighter Squadron operate the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon whereas a detachment of the 125th Fighter Wing operates the F-15C Eagle.[116][117]
Horsham Air National Guard StationHorsham TownshipPennsylvania17px-wma_button2b-268327440°11′59″N 075°08′53″WPennsylvania Air National Guard60px-111th_fighter_wing-6213134111th Attack WingThe 111th Attack Wing operates the MQ-9A Reaper.[118]
Hulman Field Air National Guard BaseTerre HauteIndiana17px-wma_button2b-268327439°27′05″N 087°18′27″WIndiana Air National Guard60px-181st_intelligence_wing_-_emblem-4993698181st Intelligence WingNon-flying installation. The 181st Intelligence Wing monitors, process, exploits, and disseminates near real-time information from unmanned aerial vehicles operating globally.[119]
Jackson Air National Guard BaseJacksonMississippi17px-wma_button2b-268327432°18′40″N 090°04′33″WMississippi Air National Guard60px-172d_airlift_wing-2785849172nd Airlift WingAirfield shared with Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. The 172nd Airlift Wing operates the C-17A Globemaster III.[120]
Jacksonville Air National Guard BaseJacksonville, FloridaFlorida17px-wma_button2b-268327430°29′39″N 081°41′16″WFlorida Air National Guard60px-125th_fighter_wing-1049945125th Fighter WingAirfield shared with Jacksonville International Airport. The 125th Fighter Wing operates the F-15C Eagle air superiority fighter.[121]
Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard StationSt LouisMissouri17px-wma_button2b-268327438°30′14.3″N 90°16′48.9″WMissouri Air National Guard60px-157th_air_operations_group-5334067157th Air Operations GroupNon-flying installation within the Jefferson Barracks Military Post. Geographically Separate Unit of the 131st Bomb Wing, providing a command and control (C2) capability.[122]
Joe Foss Field Air National Guard StationSioux FallsSouth Dakota17px-wma_button2b-268327443°34′55″N 096°44′31″WSouth Dakota Air National Guard60px-114th_fighter_wing-4550609114th Fighter WingAirfield shared with Sioux Falls Regional Airport. The 114th Fighter Wing operates the F-16C Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter.[123]
Johnstown Air National Guard StationJohnstownPennsylvania17px-wma_button2b-268327440°19′23.5″N 78°50′15.7″WPennsylvania Air National Guard60px-258_air_traffic_control_sq_emblem-1604407258th Air Traffic Control SquadronOperates the air traffic control service at Johnstown-Cambria County Airport.[124]
Key Field Air National Guard BaseMeridianMississippi17px-wma_button2b-268327432°19′57″N 088°45′07″WMississippi Air National Guard60px-186th_air_refueling_wing-4848917186th Air Refueling WingAirfield shared with Meridian Regional Airport. The 186th Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker and the RC-26B Condor. Also home to the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron and 248th Air Traffic Control Squadron.[125]
Kingsley Field Air National Guard BaseKlamath FallsOregon17px-wma_button2b-268327442°09′22″N 121°43′59″WOregon Air National Guard60px-173d_fighter_wing-2190128173rd Fighter WingAirfield shared with Klamath Falls Airport. The 173rd Fighter Wing trains Air National Guard and active duty F-15 Eagle pilots. Also home to the 270th Air Traffic Control Squadron.[126]
Lincoln Air National Guard BaseLincolnNebraska17px-wma_button2b-268327440°51′04″N 096°45′33″WNebraska Air National Guard60px-155th_air_refueling_wing-4385626155th Air Refueling WingAirport shared with Lincoln Airport. The 155th Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker.[127]
Louisville Air National Guard BaseLouisvilleKentucky17px-wma_button2b-268327438°10′41″N 85°43′29″WKentucky Air National Guard60px-123d_airlift_wing-2848906123rd Airlift WingAirport shared with Louisville International Airport. The 123rd Airlift Wing operates the C-130H Hercules. Also home to the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron.[128]
Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard BaseMansfieldOhio17px-wma_button2b-268327440°48′49″N 82°31′00″WOhio Air National Guard60px-179th_airlift_wing-8653257179th Airlift WingAirfield shared with Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport. The 179th Airlift Wing operates the C-130H Hercules.[129]
March Joint Air Reserve BaseRiversideCalifornia17px-wma_button2b-268327433°52′50″N 117°15′34″WAir Force Reserve Command60px-452d_air_mobility_wing-4420309452nd Air Mobility WingThe 452nd Air Mobility Wing operates the C-17A Globemaster III and KC-135R Stratotanker. The base also hosts the California Air National Guard’s 163rd Attack Wing ( MQ-9A Reaper), the 912th Air Refueling Squadron (KC-135R) and the headquarters of the Fourth Air Force.[130]
McEntire Joint National Guard BaseEastoverSouth Carolina17px-wma_button2b-268327433°55′15″N 080°48′04″WSouth Carolina Air National Guard60px-169th_fighter_wing-6777522169th Fighter WingThe 169th Fighter Wing operates the F-16C Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter.[131]
McGhee Tyson Air National Guard BaseKnoxvilleTennessee17px-wma_button2b-268327435°48′39″N 083°59′38″WTennessee Air National Guard60px-134th_air_refueling_wing-9000603134th Air Refueling WingAirfield shared with McGhee Tyson Airport. The 134th Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker. Also home to the 119th Command and Control Squadron and the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center, which is a detachment of the Air National Guard Readiness Center.[132][133]
McLaughlin Air National Guard BaseCharlestonWest Virginia17px-wma_button2b-268327438°22′23″N 81°35′35″WWest Virginia Air National Guard60px-130th_airlift_wing-svg_-1020894130th Airlift WingAirfield shared with Yeager Airport. The 179th Airlift Wing operates the C-130H Hercules.[134]
Memphis Air National Guard BaseMemphisTennessee17px-wma_button2b-268327435°02′33″N 089°58′36″WTennessee Air National Guard60px-164th_airlift_wing-7614244164th Airlift WingAirfield shared with Memphis International Airport. The 164th Airlift Wing operates the C-17A Globemaster III.[135]
Minneapolis-Saint Paul Joint Air Reserve StationMinneapolis – Saint PaulMinnesota17px-wma_button2b-268327444°52′54″N 093°14′01″WAir Force Reserve Command60px-934th_airlift_wing-7064117934th Airlift WingAirfield shared with Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The 934th Airlift Wing and the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing operates the C-130 Hercules.[136][137]
Moffett Federal AirfieldMountain ViewCalifornia17px-wma_button2b-268327437°24′54″N 122°02′54″WCalifornia Air National Guard60px-129th_rescue_wing-7054888129th Rescue WingNASA operated airfield. The 129th Rescue Wing operates the HC-130J Combat King II and HH-60G Pave Hawk in the combat search and rescue role.[138]
Montgomery Air National Guard BaseMontgomeryAlabama17px-wma_button2b-268327432°18′16″N 086°24′01″WAlabama Air National Guard60px-187th_fighter_wing-1781294187th Fighter WingAirfield shared with Montgomery Regional Airport. The 187th Fighter Wing operate thes F-16C Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter.[139][140] In 2020, Montgomery ANG base was announced to have been selected as a base for the F-35A Lightning II, which would replace the F-16C. [141]
Morris Air National Guard BaseTucsonArizona17px-wma_button2b-268327432°06′55″N 110°55′50″WArizona Air National Guard60px-162d_fighter_wing-1213964162nd Fighter WingAirfield shared with Tucson International Airport. The 162nd Fighter Wing operates the operates the F-16C Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter.[142]
New Castle Air National Guard BaseNew CastleDelaware17px-wma_button2b-268327439°41′07″N 075°35′57″WDelaware Air National Guard60px-166th_airlift_wing-2889248166th Airlift WingAirfield shared with New Castle Airport. The 166th Airlift Wing operates the C-130H Hercules.[143]
New London Air National Guard BaseNew LondonNorth Carolina17px-wma_button2b-268327435°25′06.9″N 80°08′30″WNorth Carolina Air National Guard60px-145th_airlift_wing-2523114N/AAirfield shared with Stanly County Airport. Home of the 263rd Combat Communications Squadron, 235th Air Traffic Squadron and 118th Air Support Operations Squadron, all Geographically Separate Units of the 145th Airlift Wing.[144]
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New OrleansBelle ChasseLouisiana17px-wma_button2b-268327429°49′31″N 090°02′06″WLouisiana Air National Guard60px-159th_fighter_wing-2586105159th Fighter WingUS Navy operated joint reserve base. The 159th Fighter Wing operates the F-15C/D Eagle.[145]
Niagara Falls Air Reserve StationNiagara FallsNew York17px-wma_button2b-268327443°06′48″N 078°56′51″WAir Force Reserve Command60px-914_airlift_wg-4410645914th Air Refueling WingAirfield shared with Niagara Falls International Airport. The 914th Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker and the New York Air National Guard’s 107th Attack Wing the MQ-9A Reaper.[146]
North Highlands Air National Guard StationSacramento, CaliforniaCalifornia17px-wma_button2b-268327438°38′24″N 121°24′09″WCalifornia Air National Guard60px-162d_combat_communications_group-1774149162nd Combat Communications GroupNon-flying installation. The 162nd Combat Communications Group operates in the combat communications role.[147]
North Smithfield Air National Guard StationNorth SmithfieldRhode Island17px-wma_button2b-268327441°58′13″N 71°34′32.4″WRhode Island Air National Guard52px-282d_combat_communications_squadron-6704826282nd Combat Communications SquadronNon-flying installation. The 282nd Combat Communications Squadron operates in the combat communications role.[148]
Otis Air National Guard BaseMashpeeMassachusetts17px-wma_button2b-268327441°39′31″N 070°31′17″WMassachusetts Air National Guard60px-102nd_intelligence_wing_emblem-9000397102nd Intelligence WingNon-flying installation, part of Joint Base Cape Cod. The 102nd Intelligence Wing operates in the intelligence and command and control roles.[149]
Pease Air National Guard BasePortsmouthNew Hampshire17px-wma_button2b-268327443°04′41″N 070°49′24″WNew Hampshire Air National Guard60px-157th_air_refueling_wing-9350879157th Air Refueling WingAirfield shared with Portsmouth International Airport at Pease. The 157th Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-46A Pegasus.[150]
Peoria Air National Guard BasePeoriaIllinois17px-wma_button2b-268327440°39′38″N 089°41′44″WIllinois Air National Guard60px-182d_airlift_wing_insignia_afd-080128-056-svg_-9183962182nd Airlift WingAirfield shared with General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport. The 182nd Airlift Wing operates the C-130H Hercules.[151]
Peterson Air Force BaseColorado SpringsColorado17px-wma_button2b-268327438°49′25″N 104°41′42″WUS Space Force60px-302d_airlift_wing-7897062302nd Airlift WingUS Space Force instillation hosting the 302nd Airlift Wing operate the C-130H Hercules.[152]
Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve StationPittsburghPennsylvania17px-wma_button2b-268327440°29′40.49″N 080°12′55.71″WAir Force Reserve Command60px-911_airlift_wg-3742025911th Airlift WingAirfield shared with Pittsburgh International Airport. The 911th Airlift Wing operates the C-17A Globemaster III and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 171st Air Refueling Wing the KC-135R Stratotanker.[153][154]
Portland Air National Guard BasePortlandOregon17px-wma_button2b-268327445°34′56″N 122°35′23″WOregon Air National Guard60px-142d_fighter_wing-4924365142nd Fighter WingAirfield shared with Portland International Airport. The 142nd Fighter Wing operates the F-15C/D Eagle air superiority fighter, also home to the 125th Special Tactics Squadron.[155]
Quonset Point Air National Guard StationNorth KingstownRhode Island17px-wma_button2b-268327441°35′50″N 071°24′44″WRhode Island Air National Guard60px-143d_airlift_wing-4731205143rd Airlift WingAirfield shared with Quonset State Airport. The 143rd Airlift Wing operates the C-130J Super Hercules, also home to the 102nd Network Warfare Squadron.[156]
Reno Air National Guard BaseRenoNevada17px-wma_button2b-268327439°29′57″N 119°46′05″WNevada Air National Guard60px-152nd_airlift_wing2c_nevada_air_national_guard2c_emblem_28140926-f-jz567-20629-6853559152nd Airlift WingAirfield shared with Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The 152nd Airlift Wing operates the C-130H Hercules.[157]
Rickenbacker Air National Guard BaseColumbusOhio17px-wma_button2b-268327439°48′49″N 082°56′48″WOhio Air National Guard60px-121st_air_refueling_wing-4294358121st Air Refueling WingAirfield shared with Rickenbacker International Airport. The 121st Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker.[158]
Roland R. Wright Air National Guard BaseSalt Lake CityUtah17px-wma_button2b-268327440°47′18″N 111°58′40″WUtah Air National Guard60px-151st_air_refueling_wing-7786773151st Air Refueling WingAirfield shared with Salt Lake City International Airport. The 151st Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker.[159]
Rosecrans Air National Guard BaseSt. JosephMissouri17px-wma_button2b-268327439°46′19″N 94°54′34.94″WMissouri Air National Guard60px-139th_airlift_wing-2280283139th Airlift WingAirfield shared with Rosecrans Memorial Airport. The 139th Airlift Wing operates the C-130H Hercules.[160]
San Diego Air National Guard StationSan DiegoCalifornia17px-wma_button2b-268327432°50′10″N 117°9′38″WCalifornia Air National Guard58px-147thh-9398666147th Combat Communications SquadronNon-flying installation home to a Geographically Separate Unit of the 195th Wing.[161]
Savannah Air National Guard BaseSavannahGeorgia17px-wma_button2b-268327432°07′39″N 081°12′7″WGeorgia Air National Guard60px-165th_airlift_wing-8056199165th Airlift WingAirfield shared with Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The 165th Airlift Wing operates the C-130H Hercules, also home to the Air Dominance Center.[162]
Schriever Space Force BaseColorado SpringsColorado17px-wma_button2b-268327438°48′12″N 104°31′32″WUS Space Force60px-310th_space_wing-6776075310th Space WingUS Space Force installation, hosting the USAF’s the Air Force Reserves 310th Space Wing.[163]
Selfridge Air National Guard BaseMount ClemensMichigan17px-wma_button2b-268327442°36′30″N 082°50′08″WMichigan Air National Guard60px-127th_wing-6178765127th WingThe 127th Wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker and A-10 Thunderbolt II.[164]
Sepulveda Air National Guard StationVan NuysCalifornia17px-wma_button2b-268327434°11′09.4″N 118°28′48″WCalifornia National Guard60px-261st_combat_communication_squadron-5390142261st Cyber Operations SquadronNon-flying installation. Geographically Separate Unit of the 195th Wing.[165]
Shepherd Field Air National Guard BaseMartinsburgWest Virginia17px-wma_button2b-268327439°24′07″N 77°59′04″WWest Virginia Air National Guard60px-167th_airlift_wing-8298451167th Airlift WingAirfield shared with Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport. The 167th Airlift Wing operates the C-17A Globemaster III.[166]
Sioux City Air National Guard BaseSioux CityIowa17px-wma_button2b-268327442°23′54″N 096°22′19″WIowa Air National Guard60px-185th_air_refueling_wing_-_emblem-1512525185th Air Refueling WingAirfield shared with Sioux Gateway Airport. The 185th Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker.[167]
South Portland Air National Guard StationSouth PortlandMaine17px-wma_button2b-268327443°38′00.9″N 70°18′58.7″WMaine Air National Guard60px-101st_air_refueling_wing-4219745N/ANon-flying installation. Home to the 265th Combat Communications Squadron and 243rd Engineering and Installation Squadron, both Geographically Separate Units of the 101st Air Refueling Wing.[168]
Springfield Air National Guard BaseSpringfieldOhio17px-wma_button2b-268327439°50′25″N 083°50′25″WOhio Air National Guard60px-178th_wing_patch_140731-f-jz550-760-3198777178th WingAirfield shared with Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. The 178th Wing operates the MQ-9A Predator.[169]
Stewart Air National Guard BaseNewburghNew York17px-wma_button2b-268327441°30′15″N 74°06′17″WNew York Air National Guard60px-105th_airlift_wing-6469866105th Airlift WingAirfield shared with Stewart International Airport. The 105th Airlift Wing operates the C-17A Globemaster III.[170]
Stratton Air National Guard BaseSchenectadyNew York17px-wma_button2b-268327442°51′09″N 073°55′21″WNew York Air National Guard60px-109th_airlift_wing-7503244109th Airlift WingAirfield shared with Schenectady County Airport. The 109th Airlift Wing is the only Air Force unit equipped with ski-equipped LC-130H Hercules for Arctic ice/snow landing missions in support of the National Science Foundation.[171]
Sumpter Smith Air National Guard BaseBirminghamAlabama17px-wma_button2b-268327433°33′50″N 086°45′08″WAlabama Air National Guard60px-117th_air_refueling_wing-3047648117th Air Refueling WingThe 117th Air Refueling Wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker.[172]
Toledo Air National Guard BaseToledoOhio17px-wma_button2b-268327441°35′12.5″N 83°48′28.2″WOhio Air National Guard60px-180th_fighter_wing-2575651180th Fighter WingAirfield shared with Toledo Express Airport. The 180th Fighter Wing operates the F-16C Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter.[173]
Truax Field Air National Guard BaseMadisonWisconsin17px-wma_button2b-268327443°08′23″N 089°20′15″WWisconsin Air National Guard60px-115th_fighter_wing-5301523115th Fighter WingAirfield shared with Dane County Regional Airport. The 115th Fighter Wing operates the operates the F-16C Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter.[174] In 2020, Traux Field ANG base was announced to have been selected as a base for the F-35A Lightning II, which would replace the F-16C. [175]
Tulsa Air National Guard BaseTulsaOklahoma17px-wma_button2b-268327436°11′54″N 095°53′17″WOklahoma Air National Guard60px-138th_fighter_wing-8601261138th Fighter WingAirfield shared with Tulsa International Airport. The 138th Fighter Wing operates the operates the F-16C Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter.[176]
Volk Field Air National Guard BaseNew LisbonWisconsin17px-wma_button2b-268327443°56′11″N 090°15′35″WWisconsin Air National Guard60px-volk_field_angb_emblem-7701933Volk Field Combat Readiness Training CenterHome of one of four Air National Guard Combat Readiness Training Centers.[177]
Volunteer Air National Guard StationChattanoogaTennessee17px-wma_button2b-268327435°4′24.91″N 85°9′48.6″WTennessee Air National Guard60px-241st_enginneering_and_installation_squadron_emblem-5112672241st Engineering Installation SquadronA non-flying installation hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 134th Air Refueling Wing.[178][179]
Warfield Air National Guard BaseMiddle RiverMaryland17px-wma_button2b-268327439°19′32.38″N 76°24′49.55″WMaryland Air National Guard60px-175th_wing-2772811175th WingAirfield shared with Martin State Airport. The 175th Wing operates the A-10C Thunderbolt II.[180]
Westover Air Reserve BaseChicopeeMassachusetts17px-wma_button2b-268327442°11′38″N 072°32′05″WAir Force Reserve Command60px-439th_airlift_wing-2463498439th Airlift WingThe 439th Airlift Wing operates the C-5C Galaxy.[181]
Will Rogers Air National Guard BaseOklahoma CityOklahoma17px-wma_button2b-268327435°23′35″N 097°36′03″WOklahoma Air National Guard60px-137th_airlift_wing-7479529137th Special Operations WingAirfield shared with Will Rogers World Airport. The 137th Special Operations Wing operates the MC-12W Liberty in the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) role.[182]
Wyoming Air National Guard BaseCheyenneWyoming17px-wma_button2b-268327441°09′41″N 104°49′10″WWyoming Air National Guard60px-153d_airlift_wing-7682000153d Airlift WingAirfield shared with Cheyenne Regional Airport. Operates the C-130H Hercules in the airlift and aerial firefighting roles. Also homes to the 243rd Air Traffic Control Squadron.[183]
Youngstown Air Reserve StationYoungstownOhio17px-wma_button2b-268327441°15′38.64″N 80°40′44.74″WAir Force Reserve Command60px-910th_airlift_wing-4254750910th Airlift WingAirfield shared with Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. The 910th Airlift Wing operates the C-130H Hercules in the aerial spray role.[184]

 

US Air Force installations and locations in the Caribbean, Central America and South America
NameLocationCoordinatesUnit EmblemUnit DesignationNotes/Mission
Guantanamo Bay Naval Base23px-flag_of_cuba-svg_-3919087 Cuba17px-wma_button2b-268327419°54′0″N 75°9′0″W474th Air Expeditionary SquadronGeographically Separate Unit of the 474th Air Expeditionary Group, supporting Joint Task Force Guantanamo (JTF-GTMO).[186]
Hato International Airport23px-flag_of_curac3a7ao-svg_-7936791 Curaçao17px-wma_button2b-268327412°11′20″N 068°57′35″W429th Expeditionary Operations SquadronForward Operating Location made available to the US by the Dutch government. Geographically Separate Unit of the 612th Theater Operation Group, supporting Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF South) counter-drug operations.[187]
Muñiz Air National Guard Base23px-flag_of_puerto_rico-svg_-7261650 Puerto Rico17px-wma_button2b-268327418°26′22″N 066°00′07″W60px-156th_airlift_wing_28usaf29_patch-4321348156th WingAirfield shared with Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. The 156th Wing is a component of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard and operates the WC-130H Hercules.[188]
Punta Borinquen Radar Station23px-flag_of_puerto_rico-svg_-7261650 Puerto Rico17px-wma_button2b-268327418°29′6″N 67°8′56″W47px-141st_air_control_sq_puerto_rico_ang_patch-5967101141st Air Control SquadronThe 141st Air Control Squadron is a mobile radar command, control, and communications element of the U.S. Air Force Theater Air Control System. Adjacent to former Ramey AFB (the former base itself is now Rafael Hernandez International Airport). The 141st Air Control Squadron is a component of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard.[189]
Punta Salinas Air National Guard Station23px-flag_of_puerto_rico-svg_-7261650 Puerto Rico17px-wma_button2b-268327418°22′30″N 066°15′42″W140th Air Defense SquadronA Geographically Separate Unit of the 140th Wing, the 140th Air Defense Squadron works with a variety of satellites and systems to provide individuals in the field with real-time space situational awareness. The 140th Air Defense Squadron is a component of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard.[190]
Queen Beatrix International Airport23px-flag_of_aruba-svg_-5894741 Aruba17px-wma_button2b-268327412°30′05″N 70°00′55″W429th Expeditionary Operations SquadronForward Operating Location made available to the US by the Dutch government. Geographically Separate Unit of the 612th Theater Operation Group, supporting Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF South) counter-drug operations.[187]
Soto Cano Air Base23px-flag_of_honduras-svg_-1625053 Honduras17px-wma_button2b-268327414°22′57″N 087°37′16″W60px-612_air_base_squadron-8575690612th Air Base SquadronForward Operating Location made available to the US by the Honduras Government. Geographically Separate Unit of the 612th Theater Operation Group, supporting Joint Task Force Bravo (JTF-B).[191]
St Croix Air National Guard Station23px-flag_of_the_united_states_virgin_islands-svg_-6824918 United States Virgin Islands17px-wma_button2b-268327417°42′24.2″N 64°48′01.9″W60px-285th_civil_engineering_squadron_patch-5705801285th Civil Engineering SquadronNon-flying station of the Virgin Islands Air National Guard.[192]

 

US Air Force installations and locations in the Pacific, East Asia and South East Asia
NameLocationCoordinatesUnit EmblemUnit DesignationNotes/Mission
Andersen Air Force Base23px-flag_of_guam-svg_-9643195 Guam17px-wma_button2b-268327413°34′34″N 144°55′28″E60px-36th_wing-280996636th WingMain Operating Base, part of Joint Region Marianias. Supports B-1B Lancer, B-2A Spirit, B-52G Stratofortress deployments, known as the Continuous Bomber Presence mission. The RQ-4B Global Hawk also operates from the base in the reconnaissance mission.[193]
Air Station Barbers Point23px-flag_of_the_united_states-svg_-2408082 United States (Hawaii)17px-wma_button2b-268327421°18′26″N 158°04′13″W59px-297_air_traffic_control_sq_emblem-8971487297th Air Traffic Control SquadronAirfield shared with Kalaeloa Airport and USCG Air Station Barbers Point. The 297th Air Traffic Control Squadron is a Geographically Separate Unit of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard and it operates an Air Traffic Control mission. [194]
Bellows Air Force Station23px-flag_of_the_united_states-svg_-2408082 United States (Hawaii)17px-wma_button2b-268327421°21′46.55″N 157°43′11.77″W54px-18th_force_support_squadron_emblem-370735918th Force Support Squadron (Detachment 2)A Geographically Separate Unit of the 18th Wing with a primary mission as an Armed Forces Recreation Center. [195]
Eareckson Air Station23px-flag_of_the_united_states-svg_-2408082 United States (Alaska)17px-wma_button2b-268327452°42′44″N 174°06′49″E60px-pacaf_regional_support_center_emblem-7904876Pacific Air Forces Regional Support CenterContractor operated diversion airfield and AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE surveillance radar.[196][197]
Eielson Air Force Base23px-flag_of_the_united_states-svg_-2408082 United States (Alaska)17px-wma_button2b-268327464°39′56″N 147°06′05″W60px-354th_fighter_wing-1665207354th Fighter WingMain Operating Base flying the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon, F-35A Lightning II, KC-135 Stratotanker and HH-60G Pave Hawk. Supports Red Flag – Alaska exercises.[198][199][200]
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson23px-flag_of_the_united_states-svg_-2408082 United States (Alaska)17px-wma_button2b-268327461°15′05″N 149°48′23″W60px-673d_air_base_wing-7198829673rd Air Base WingJoint USAF/US Army Main Operating Base. 3rd Wing F-22 Raptor air superiority fighter supports and defends U.S. interests in the Asia Pacific region and around the world. AK ANG 176th Wing operates eight C-130H Hercules aircraft. Also HQ of PACAF Eleventh Air Force, DOD Alaskan Command (ALCOM), Alaska NORAD Region.[201][202]
Kadena Air Base23px-flag_of_japan-svg_-3465245 Japan17px-wma_button2b-268327426°21′06″N 127°46′10″E60px-usaf_-_18th_wing-367578718th WingMain Operating Base, made available to the US by the Japanese Government. Home to the 18th Wing operating the F-15C/D Eagle, KC-135R Stratotanker, E-3B/C Sentry & HH-60G Pave Hawk and the 353rd Special Operations Group operating the MC-130J Commando II and CV-22B Osprey. The 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron flies the RC-135.[203]
King Salmon Long Range Radar Site23px-flag_of_the_united_states-svg_-2408082 United States (Alaska)17px-wma_button2b-268327458°41′33.0″N 156°40′11.0″W60px-pacaf_regional_support_center_emblem-7904876Pacific Air Forces Regional Support CenterA Forward operating site located in the US State of Alaska. The Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center maintains the contractor-operated Radar Site in support of Alaska NORAD Region. The site is generally unattended and is used for ARCTIC ACE Exercises originating from JB Elmendorf-Richardson.
Kunsan Air Base23px-flag_of_south_korea-svg_-3873214 South Korea17px-wma_button2b-268327435°54′13″N 126°36′57″E60px-8thfw-emblem-73678408th Fighter WingMain Operating Base, made available to the US by the South Korean Government. The 8th Fighter Wing operates the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon.[204]
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni23px-flag_of_japan-svg_-3465245 Japan17px-wma_button2b-268327434°08′42″N 132°14′39″E58px-374th_communications_squadron-4087069374th Communications Squadron (Operating Location Bravo)US Marine Corps Air Station, made available to the US by the Japanese Government, hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 374th Airlift Wing.[205]
Misawa Air Base23px-flag_of_japan-svg_-3465245 Japan17px-wma_button2b-268327440°42′19″N 141°22′19″E60px-35th_fighter_wing-428496235th Fighter WingMain Operating Base, made available to the US by the Japanese Government. The 35th Fighter Wing operates the F-16CJ/DJ Fighting Falcon.[206]
Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia23px-flag_of_the_commissioner_of_the_british_indian_ocean_territory-svg_-1435985 British Indian Ocean Territory17px-wma_button2b-26832747°18′48″S 72°24′40″E60px-36th_wing-280996636th Mission Support Group (Detachment 1)Forward Operating Location made available to the US by the UK Government, hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 36th Wing. Predominately used by deployments of the B-1B Lancer, B-2A Spirit and B-52H Stratofortress supporting operations in the Middle East.[207]
Osan Air Base23px-flag_of_south_korea-svg_-3873214 South Korea17px-wma_button2b-268327437°05′26″N 127°01′47″E60px-51st_fighter_wing-905141051st Fighter WingMain Operating Base, made available to the United States by the South Korean Government. Headquarters of the Seventh Air Force, with the 51st Fighter Wing operating the A-10C Thunderbolt II & F-16C/D Fighting Falcon, the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron operating the U-2S Dragon Lady and a detachment of the 33rd Rescue Squadron flying the HH-60G Pave Hawk.[208]
Paya Lebar Airbase23px-flag_of_singapore-svg_-1478138 Singapore17px-wma_button2b-26832741°21′37″N 103°54′34″E60px-pacific_air_forces-7160884497th Combat Training SquadronForward operating site, made available to the United States by the Singaporean Government. Besides being used by various flying units of United States Air Force and United States Navy (including United States Marine Corps Aviation) as a refuelling stopover and staging post/transit point, the base is also used permanently by the 497th Combat Training Squadron.[209]
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam23px-flag_of_the_united_states-svg_-2408082 United States (Hawaii)17px-wma_button2b-268327421°20′59″N 157°57′31″W60px-15th_wing-812702415th WingJoint USAF/US Navy Main Operating Base. 15th Wing F-22 Raptor air superiority fighter projects peace and power in the Pacific and beyond. Also 15th Wing (HI ANG), HQ Pacific Air Forces and Thirteenth Air Force.[210][211]
United States Fleet Activities Sasebo23px-flag_of_japan-svg_-3465245 Japan17px-wma_button2b-268327433°9′46″N 129°42′41″E58px-374th_communications_squadron-4087069374th Communications Squadron (Operating Location Alpha)Naval Base made available to the United States by the Japanese Government, hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 374th Airlift Wing.[212]
Wake Island Airfield23px-flag_of_the_united_states-svg_-2408082 United States Minor Outlying Islands17px-wma_button2b-268327419°16′57″N 166°38′12″E60px-pacaf_regional_support_center_emblem-7904876Pacific Air Forces Regional Support CenterGeographically Separate Unit providing a trans-Pacific refueling stop for military aircraft. Also supports Missile Defense Agency test activities.[213]
Yokota Air Base23px-flag_of_japan-svg_-3465245 Japan17px-wma_button2b-268327435°44′55″N 139°20′55″E60px-374th_airlift_wing-5079892374th Airlift WingMain Operating Base, made available to the US by the Japanese Government. Headquarters of the Fifth Air Force, with the 374th Airlift Wing operating the C-130J Hercules, UH-1N Iroquois & C-12J Huron and the 21st Special Operations Squadron flying the CV-22B Osprey.[214]

 

US Air Force installations and locations in Europe and Africa
NameLocationCoordinatesUnit EmblemUnit DesignationNotes/Mission
Ämari Air Base23px-flag_of_estonia-svg_-7807469 Estonia17px-wma_button2b-268327459°15′44″N 024°13′07″E60px-52_operations_gp_emblem-644904852nd Expeditionary Operations Group (Detachment 2)Estonian Air Force base hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 52nd Fighter Wing. Operates the MQ-9A Reaper in the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance role since June 2020 whilst the runway at Miroslawiec Air Base is resurfaced.[216]
Ankara Support Facility23px-flag_of_turkey-svg_-8433771 Turkey60px-717_air_base_sq_emblem-4851574717th Air Base SquadronGeographically Separate Unit of the 39th Air Base Wing. Provides support to the US Embassy, Office of Defense Cooperation-Turkey, the Department of Defense Education Activity and the wider American community in Ankara.[217]
Aviano Air Base23px-flag_of_italy-svg_-3036278 Italy17px-wma_button2b-268327446°01′53″N 012°35′49″E60px-31st_fighter_wing-821312131st Fighter WingMain Operating Base flying the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon and HH-60G Pavehawk.[218] The base is made available to the US by the Italian government.
Büchel Air Base23px-flag_of_germany-svg_-9732503 Germany17px-wma_button2b-268327450°10′35″N 007°03′28″E60px-52d_fighter_wing-2817407702nd Munitions Support SquadronGerman Air Force base hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 52nd Fighter Wing. Responsible for receipt, storage, maintenance and control of US war reserve munitions in support of the German Air Force.[219]
Camp Darby23px-flag_of_italy-svg_-3036278 Italy17px-wma_button2b-268327443°38′0″N 10°19′0″E731st Munitions SquadronItalian owned base hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 52nd Fighter Wing. Responsible for receipt, storage, maintenance and control of US war reserve munitions.[220]
Camp Lemonnier23px-flag_of_djibouti-svg_-4406871 Djibouti17px-wma_button2b-268327411°32′37″N 43°8′55″E60px-449th_air_expeditionary_group_emblem-3765926449th Air Expeditionary GroupForward Operating Site leased to the US by the Djibouti government, providing combat search and rescue (operating the HC-130J Combat King II and HH-60G Pave Hawk) and surveillance & reconnaissance capabilities for the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa.[221]
Camp Simba23px-flag_of_kenya-svg_-5851056 Kenya17px-wma_button2b-26832742°09′56.8″S 40°53′40.1″E475th Expeditionary Air Base SquadronForward Operating Site used by the US and Kenya Defence Forces.[222] Geographically Separate Unit of the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing.[223]
Câmpia Turzii (71st Air Base)23px-flag_of_romania-svg_-1889089 Romania17px-wma_button2b-268327446°30′12″N 023°53′07″E60px-31st_fighter_wing-821312131st Expeditionary Operations Group (Detachment 1)Romanian Air Force base hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 31st Fighter Wing. Operates the MQ-9A Reaper in the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance role since January 2021.[224]
Chabelley Airfield23px-flag_of_djibouti-svg_-4406871 Djibouti17px-wma_button2b-268327411°31′N 43°04′E776th Expeditionary Air Base SquadronForward Operating Site used by the US and French military. Geographically Separate Unit of the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing.[225]
Chièvres Air Base23px-flag_of_belgium_28civil29-svg_-2771284 Belgium17px-wma_button2b-268327450°35′9.58″N 003°50′37.47″E60px-424th_air_base_squadron-6492917424th Air Base SquadronProvides logistical support to NATO Headquarters and SHAPE. Geographically Separate Unit of the 86th Airlift Wing.[226]
Einsiedlerhof Air Station23px-flag_of_germany-svg_-9732503 Germany17px-wma_button2b-268327449°25′42.7″N 7°3′15.5″E60px-warrior_preparation_center_emblem-3933052Warrior Preparation CenterProvides combat readiness training to US Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa forces.[227]
Ghedi Air Base23px-flag_of_italy-svg_-3036278 Italy17px-wma_button2b-268327445°25′52.57″N 10°16′48.40″E60px-704_munitions_support_sq_emblem-4648863704th Munitions Support SquadronItalian Air Force base hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 52nd Fighter Wing. Responsible for receipt, storage, maintenance and control of US war reserve munitions in support of the Italian Air Force.[219][228]
Incirlik Air Base23px-flag_of_turkey-svg_-8433771 Turkey17px-wma_button2b-268327437°00′07″N 035°25′33″E60px-39th_air_base_wing-521073039th Air Base WingMain Operating Base supporting US and NATO operations in the USAFE-AFAFRICA and US Air Forces Central areas of responsibility.[229] It is a joint Turkish/US operated base hosting the 447th Air Expeditionary Group operating the A-10C Thunderbolt II and KC-135R Stratotanker in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.[230]
Izmir Air Station23px-flag_of_turkey-svg_-8433771 Turkey17px-wma_button2b-268327438°27′27″N 027°10′13″E60px-425th_air_base_squadron_-_emblem-5140148425th Air Base SquadronGeographically Separate Unit of the 39th Air Base Wing. Acts as administrative agent and provides mission support for the NATO Allied Land Command Headquarters and six other associate units.[231]
Kleine Brogel Air Base23px-flag_of_belgium_28civil29-svg_-2771284 Belgium17px-wma_button2b-268327451°10′10.5″N 005°28′19″E60px-701_munitions_support_sq_emblem-6810318701st Munitions Support SquadronBelgian Air Force base hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 52nd Fighter Wing. Responsible for receipt, storage, maintenance and control of US war reserve munitions in support of the Belgian Air Force.[219]
Lajes Field23px-flag_of_the_azores-svg_-4696809 Azores17px-wma_button2b-268327438°45′42″N 027°05′26″W60px-65_air_base_group-282900665th Air Base GroupPortuguese Air Force base hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 86th Airlift Wing. Provides base and en-route support to US aircraft making transatlantic flights.[232] The group also operates a High Frequency Global Communications System station.
Łask Air Base23px-flag_of_poland-svg_-1225509 Poland17px-wma_button2b-268327451°33′5.76″N 19°10′44.76″E60px-52_operations_gp_emblem-644904852nd Operations Group (Detachment 1)Polish Air Force base hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 52nd Fighter Wing. Supports the European Reassurance Initiative and NATO readiness in eastern Europe. The base has hosted temporary deployments of aircraft including the A-10C Thunderbolt II, F-22A Raptor, F-16 Fighting Falcon, C-130 Hercules and KC-135R Stratotanker.[233][234]
Morón Air Base23px-flag_of_spain-svg_-7346676 Spain37°10′29″N 5°36′57″W60px-496th_air_base_squadron_-_emblem-5661771496th Air Base SquadronSpanish Air Force base hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 86th Airlift Wing. Provides base and en-route support to aircraft making transatlantic flights.[232]
NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen23px-flag_of_germany-svg_-9732503 Germany50°57′39″N 6°2′33″E60px-470_air_base_sq_emblem-2926609470th Air Base SquadronGeographically Separate Unit of the 52nd Fighter Wing. Provides support to USAF and other Department of Defense units throughout fourteen locations in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy.[235]
Nigerien Air Base 10118px-flag_of_niger-svg_-1117912 Niger17px-wma_button2b-268327413°28′54″N 2°10′13″E768th Expeditionary Air Base SquadronCooperative Security Location made available to the US by the Nigerien government.[236][237]Geographically Separate Unit of the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing.[238]
Nigerien Air Base 20118px-flag_of_niger-svg_-1117912 Niger17px-wma_button2b-268327416°57′1″N 8°0′50″E60px-409th_air_expeditionary_group_emblem-6352870409th Air Expeditionary GroupCooperative Security Location made available to the US by the Nigerien government.[236] Provides intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to counter extremist activity.[239]
RAF Akrotiri23px-flag_of_the_united_kingdom-svg_-8668014 Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia17px-wma_button2b-268327434°35′0″N 32°59′0″E60px-9_operations_gp_emblem-39340039th Operations Group (Detachment 1)Royal Air Force base hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, operating Lockheed U-2S.[240]
RAF Alconbury23px-flag_of_the_united_kingdom-svg_-8668014 United Kingdom17px-wma_button2b-268327452°22′15.27″N 000°13′36.94″W60px-501st_combat_support_wing-9184103501st Combat Support WingNon-flying base made available to the US by the UK Government, home to the headquarters of the 501st Combat Support Wing and 423rd Air Base Group, providing mission support to personnel at RAF Molesworth, RAF Menwith Hill and the NATO Joint Warfare Centre in Stavanger.[241]
RAF Barford St John23px-flag_of_the_united_kingdom-svg_-8668014 United Kingdom17px-wma_button2b-268327452°0′13″N 1°21′36″W60px-422d_air_base_group-6556207422nd Air Base GroupNon-flying base made available to the US by the UK Government. Operates as a signals intelligence relay station and operated remotely from RAF Croughton.[242]
RAF Croughton23px-flag_of_the_united_kingdom-svg_-8668014 United Kingdom17px-wma_button2b-268327451°59′15″N 1°11′10″W60px-422d_air_base_group-6556207422nd Air Base GroupNon-flying base made available to the US by the UK Government, hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 501st Combat Support Wing.[243] Signals intelligence facility operated by the USAF and US intelligence agencies.[244]
RAF Fairford23px-flag_of_the_united_kingdom-svg_-8668014 United Kingdom17px-wma_button2b-268327451°40′56″N 1°47′24″W60px-422d_air_base_squadron-4096046420th Air Base SquadronForward Operating Location made available to the US by the UK Government, hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 501st Combat Support Wing. Predominately used by deployments of the B-1B Lancer, B-2A Spirit and B-52H Stratofortress.[245] The Royal International Air Tattoo, the world’s largest military air show, is held at Fairford annually in July.[246]
RAF Feltwell23px-flag_of_the_united_kingdom-svg_-8668014 United Kingdom17px-wma_button2b-268327452°28′46″N 0°31′9″E60px-18th_intelligence_squadron-428493018th Intelligence Squadron (Detachment 4)Non-flying base made available to the US by the UK Government, hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 48th Fighter Wing which provides base support. Operated as a space intelligence facility by the 18th Intelligence Squadron (Detachment 4).[247][248]
RAF Lakenheath23px-flag_of_the_united_kingdom-svg_-8668014 United Kingdom17px-wma_button2b-268327452°24′30″N 000°33′24″E60px-48th_fighter_wing-232565448th Fighter WingMain Operating Base, made available to the US by the UK Government. Home to the 48th Fighter Wing operating the F-15C/D Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagle.[249]
RAF Menwith Hill23px-flag_of_the_united_kingdom-svg_-8668014 United Kingdom17px-wma_button2b-268327454°0′28.35″N 1°41′22.2″W60px-421_air_base_sq_emblem-2018083421st Air Base SquadronNon-flying base, operating as a joint UK/US signals intelligence gathering station which functions primarily as a field station of the National Security Agency.[250] Geographically Separate Unit of the 501st Combat Support Wing.[251]
RAF Mildenhall23px-flag_of_the_united_kingdom-svg_-8668014 United Kingdom17px-wma_button2b-268327452°21′54″N 000°28′51″E60px-100th_air_refueling_wing-7929652100th Air Refuelling WingMain Operating Base, made available to the US by the UK Government. Home to the 100th Air Refuelling Wing operating the KC-135R Stratotanker and the 352nd Special Operations Wing operating the CV-22 Osprey & MC-130J Commando II. The 95th Reconnaissance Squadron supports RC-135 Rivet Joint and OC-135 Open Skies aircraft when deployed to Europe.[252]
RAF Molesworth23px-flag_of_the_united_kingdom-svg_-8668014 United Kingdom17px-wma_button2b-268327452°22′46″N 0°24′18″W60px-423d_air_base_group-4989671423rd Air Base GroupNon-flying base made available to the US by the UK Government. Geographically Separate Unit of the 501st Combat Support Wing.[253] Home to the Joint Intelligence Operations Center Europe (JIOCEUR) Analytic Center operated by the Defense Intelligence Agency and the J2 Directorate which provides US Africa Command with intelligence.[254]
RAF Welford23px-flag_of_the_united_kingdom-svg_-8668014 United Kingdom17px-wma_button2b-268327451°28′6″N 1°24′13″W60px-420_munitions_sq_emblem-7963727420th Munitions SquadronNon-flying base made available to the US by the UK Government. Geographically Separate Unit of the 501st Combat Support Wing, used as an ammunition depot in support of bombers operating from RAF Fairford.[255]
Ramstein Air Base23px-flag_of_germany-svg_-9732503 Germany17px-wma_button2b-268327449°26′38.10″N 007°36′08.13″E60px-86th_airlift_wing-441111686th Airlift WingMain Operating Base made available to the US by the German government. Home to the 86th Airlift Wing operating the C-130J Hercules, C-20H, C-21A & C-40B, the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing and 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing. Also hosts the headquarters of US Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, the Third Air Force and NATO Allied Air Command.[256]
Spangdahlem Air Base23px-flag_of_germany-svg_-9732503 Germany17px-wma_button2b-268327449°58′33″N 006°41′50″E60px-52d_fighter_wing-281740752nd Fighter WingMain Operating Base made available to the US by the German government. Home to the 52nd Fighter Wing operating F-16CM/DM Fighting Falcon and the 726th Air Mobility Squadron.[257]
Stavanger21px-flag_of_norway-svg_-5430251 Norway17px-wma_button2b-268327458°54′27″N 5°43′18″E60px-426th_air_base_squadron-5224920426th Air Base SquadronGeographically Separate Unit of the 501st Combat Support Wing. Non-flying base, providing support to personnel working at the NATO Joint Warfare Centre.[241]
Thule Air Base23px-flag_of_greenland-svg_-4782205 Greenland17px-wma_button2b-268327476°31′52″N 68°42′11″W60px-usaf_-_821st_air_base_group-5996452821st Air Base GroupGeographically Separate Unit of the 21st Space Wing, home to the 12th Space Warning Squadron which operates a Ballistic Missile Early Warning System.[258]
Volkel Air Base23px-flag_of_the_netherlands-svg_-3236390 Netherlands17px-wma_button2b-268327451°39′26″N 5°41′27″E60px-703_munitions_spt_sq_emblem-6918082703rd Munitions Support SquadronRoyal Netherlands Air Force base hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 52nd Fighter Wing. Responsible for receipt, storage, maintenance and control of US war reserve munitions in support of the Royal Netherlands Air Force.[259]

 

US Air Force installations and locations in the Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia
NameLocationCoordinatesUnit EmblemHost Wing or Primary UnitNotes/Mission
Abdullah Al Mubarak Air Base (Cargo City)23px-flag_of_kuwait-svg_-5017605 Kuwait17px-wma_button2b-268327429°13′36″N 047°58′48″E60px-387th_air_expeditionary_group_-_emblem-9311910387th Air Expeditionary GroupGeographically Separate Unit of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. Operates the Theater Logistics Gateway in support of operations in the Middle East.[261]
Al Dhafra Air Base23px-flag_of_the_united_arab_emirates-svg_-3830112 United Arab Emirates17px-wma_button2b-268327424°14′53″N 054°32′51″E60px-380th_air_expeditionary_wing-6032974380th Air Expeditionary WingMain Operating Base made available to the US by the United Arab Emirates government. The 380th AEW provides air combat, aerial refueling and reconnaissance aircraft in the US Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support.[262]
Al Udeid Air Base23px-flag_of_qatar-svg_-1125087 Qatar17px-wma_button2b-268327425°07′02″N 051°18′53″E60px-379th_air_expeditionary_wing_-_emblem-7937276379th Air Expeditionary WingMain Operating Base made available to the US by the Qatari government. The 379th AEW is the largest expeditionary wing in the USAF and provides a wide range of combat air power and combat support for Operations Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. The base is the forward headquarters of US Central Command and home to the Combined Air Operations Center which co-ordinates operations in the Middle East.[263]
Ali Al Salem Air Base23px-flag_of_kuwait-svg_-5017605 Kuwait17px-wma_button2b-268327429°20′48″N 047°31′14″E60px-386th_air_expeditionary_wing-5733490386th Air Expeditionary WingMain Operating Base made available to the US by the Kuwaiti government. The 386th AEW provides tactical airlift and combat service support for operations throughout the Middle East.[264]
Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base23px-flag_of_kuwait-svg_-5017605 Kuwait17px-wma_button2b-268327428°56′05.7″N 47°47′31.3″E60px-332d_expeditionary_operations_wing_-_emblem-3687911332nd Air Expeditionary WingMain Operating Base made available to the US by the Kuwaiti government. Supports operations throughout the Middle East.[265]
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base23px-flag_of_jordan-svg_-4217519 Jordan17px-wma_button2b-268327431°50′03″N 036°47′14″E60px-407th_air_expeditionary_group-3046064407th Air Expeditionary GroupAir Base made available to the US by the Jordanian government hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing supporting operations throughout the Middle East.[266]
Prince Sultan Air Base23px-flag_of_saudi_arabia-svg_-5953010 Saudi Arabia17px-wma_button2b-268327424°03′19″N 047°33′49″E60px-378th_air_expeditionary_wing_patch-4504018378th Air Expeditionary WingMain Operating Base made available to the US by the Saudi government. Supports operations throughout the Middle East.[267]

 

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