List of United States Air Force installations


This is a list of United States Air Force installations.

United States

Installations and locations in the contiguous United States. For Alaska and Hawaii see Pacific, East Asia and South East Asia section.

Active Duty

Active-duty USAF bases in the United States are under the jurisdiction of the following Major Commands. There are 59 Active Bases across the country:
NameLocationStateCoordinatesCommanding organizationWing or unit emblemHost wing or primary unitPrimary missions and units
Altus Air Force BaseAltusOklahomaAir Education and Training Command97th Air Mobility WingThe 97th Air Mobility Wing trains crews to operate the C-17A Globemaster III, KC-135R Stratotanker and KC-46A Pegasus.
Joint Base Anacostia-BollingSouthwestWashington, D.C.Air Force District of Washington11th WingUS Navy operated joint base, accommodating Geographically Separate Units of the 11th Wing, including the USAF Honor Guard and USAF Band, supporting ceremonial operations in the National Capital Region.
Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility WashingtonCamp SpringsMarylandAir Force District of Washington11th WingUSAF operated joint base. The 11th 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 in the Special Air Mission role, providing support to US political and military leaders. Other USAF flying units include the 459th Air Refueling Wing and the D.C. Air National Guard's 113th Wing.
Barksdale Air Force BaseBossier CityLouisianaAir Force Global Strike Command
2nd 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.
Beale Air Force BaseMarysvilleCaliforniaAir Combat Command
9th 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 and the 7th Space Warning Squadron utilises the PAVE PAWS radar in the ballistic missile early warning role.
Buckley Air Force BaseAuroraColoradoUS Space Force460th Space WingProvides space-based missile warning, space surveillance and space communications capabilities. The F-16C Fighting Falcon is operated by the Colorado Air National Guard's 140th Wing.
Cannon Air Force BaseClovisNew MexicoAir Force Special Operations Command27th 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.
Cape Canaveral Air Force StationCocoa BeachFloridaUS Space Force45th Space WingThe 45 Space Wing manages all launches of unmanned rockets at Cape Canaveral These rockets include satellites for the US military, and the National Reconnaissance Office as well as scientific payload launches in support of NASA and foreign governments.
Cape Cod Air Force StationBourneMassachusettsUS Space Force6th Space Warning SquadronNon-flying installation, a Geographically Separate Unit of the 21st Space Wing, operating the PAVE PAWS radar in the ballistic missile early warning role.
Cavalier Air Force StationMountainNorth DakotaUS Space Force10th Space Warning SquadronNon-flying installation, a Geographically Separate Unit of the 21st Space Wing, operating the AN/FPQ-16 PARCS radar in the missile warning and space surveillance role.
Joint Base CharlestonCharlestonSouth CarolinaAir Mobility Command628th Air Base WingUSAF operated joint base. The 437th Airlift Wing and 315th Airlift Wing operate the C-17A Globemaster III.
Columbus Air Force BaseColumbusMississippiAir Education and Training Command14th Flying Training WingProvides specialized undergraduate pilot training in the T-1A Jayhawk, T-6A Texan II and T-38C Talon
Creech Air Force BaseIndian SpringsNevadaAir Combat Command432nd WingThe USAF's primary remotely piloted aircraft system base. The 432nd Wing in supported by the 926th Wing and the Nevada Air National Guard's 152nd Airlift Wing, all operating the MQ-9A Reaper.
Davis–Monthan Air Force BaseTucsonArizonaAir Combat Command355th Fighter WingThe 355th Fighter Wing operates the A-10C Thunderbolt II, the HH-60G Pave Hawk and HC-130J Combat King II. Other flying units include the 55th Electronic Combat Group, 920th Rescue Wing, 924th Fighter Group and the Arizona Air National Guard's 162nd Wing. 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.
Dover Air Force BaseDoverDelawareAir Mobility Command436th 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.
Dyess Air Force BaseAbileneTexasAir Force Global Strike Command7th 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.
Edwards Air Force BaseEdwardsCaliforniaAir Force Materiel Command412th 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.
Eglin Air Force BaseValparaisoFloridaAir Force Materiel Command96th 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 as well as electronic warfare, armament and avionics, chemical defense, reconnaissance, and aircrew training devices. 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. The 20th Space Control Squadron operates the AN/FPS-85 phased array radar for space surveillance.
Ellsworth Air Force BaseBox ElderSouth DakotaAir Force Global Strike Command28th 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.
Francis E. Warren Air Force BaseCheyenneWyomingAir Force Global Strike Command90th 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.
Fairchild Air Force BaseSpokaneWashingtonAir Mobility Command92nd Air Refueling Wing
The 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 School, which is supported by UH-1N Iroquois operated by the 36th Rescue Squadron.
Fort George G. MeadeOdentonMarylandAir Combat Command70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance WingUS Army installation hosting USAF intelligence units carrying out signals intelligence and cryptologic operations.
Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary FieldGila BendArizonaAir Education and Training Command56th Range Management OfficeGeographically Separate Unit of the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke AFB, located within the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range.
Goodfellow Air Force BaseSan AngeloTexasAir Education and Training Command17th Training WingNon-flying installation delivering cryptologic, intelligence, and other training to US and allied military and US government students.
Grand Forks Air Force BaseGrand ForksNorth DakotaAir Combat Command319th Reconnaissance WingThe 319th Reconnaissance Wing operates the RQ-4B Global Hawk in the high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance role.
Hanscom Air Force BaseLincolnMassachusettsAir Force Materiel Command66th Air Base GroupNon-flying installation, hosting the Electronic Systems Center, part of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.
Hill Air Force BaseOgdenUtahAir Force Materiel Command75th Air Base Wing
The 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.
Homey AirportGroom LakeNevadaAir Force Materiel CommandAir Force Test Center Classified test facility popularly known as Area 51, located within the Nevada Test and Training Range.
Holloman Air Force BaseAlamogordoNew MexicoAir Combat Command49th Wing
The 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.
Hurlburt FieldMary EstherFloridaAir Force Special Operations Command
1st Special Operations Wing
Home 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 BaseBiloxiMississippiAir Education and Training Command81st Training Wing
The 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.
Kirtland Air Force BaseAlbuquerqueNew MexicoAir Force Materiel Command
377th Air Base Wing
Center 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.
Joint Base Langley–EustisHamptonVirginiaAir Combat Command633rd 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 Wing and the 480th ISR Wing.
Laughlin Air Force BaseDel RioTexasAir Education and Training Command47th Flying Training WingOperates the T-1A Jayhawk, T-38C Talon and T-6A Texan II in the pilot training role.
Joint Base Lewis-McChordTacomaWashingtonAir Mobility Command627th 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.
Little Rock Air Force BaseJacksonvilleArkansasAir Mobility Command
19th 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.
Los Angeles Air Force BaseEl SegundoCaliforniaUS Space Force61st Air Base GroupNon-flying installation, home to the Space and Missile Systems Center. The center manages research, development and acquisition of military space systems.
Luke Air Force BaseGlendaleArizonaAir Education and Training Command56th Fighter Wing
The 56th Fighter Wing and the 944th Fighter Wing train pilots to operate the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35A Lightning II.
MacDill Air Force BaseTampaFloridaAir Combat Command6th Air Refueling WingHome to the 6th Air Refueling Wing and 927th Air Refueling Wing operating the KC-135R Stratotanker. Also home to the headquartesr of US Central Command and US Special Operations Command.
Malmstrom Air Force BaseGreat FallsMontanaAir Force Global Strike Command341st Missile WingLGM-30G Minuteman III base with launch facilities throughout central Montana, supported by the 582nd Helicopter Group's UH-1N Iroquois helicopters.
Maxwell Air Force BaseMontgomeryAlabamaAir Education and Training Command42nd Air Base WingHeadquarters of Air Education and Training Command and home to the Air University. The 908th Airlift Wing operates the C-130H Hercules.
McConnell Air Force BaseWichitaKansasAir Mobility Command22d 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.
Joint Base McGuire–Dix–LakehurstTrentonNew JerseyAir Mobility Command87th 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 DakotaAir Force Global Strike Command5th 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
Moody Air Force BaseValdostaGeorgiaAir Combat Command23rd 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.
Mountain Home Air Force BaseMountain HomeIdahoAir Combat Command366th Fighter WingThe 366th Fighter Wing operates the F-15E Strike Eagle.
Nellis Air Force BaseLas VegasNevadaAir Combat Command99th 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 are also based at Nellis.
New Boston Air Force StationManchesterNew HampshireUS Space Force23rd Space Operations SquadronTracking station forming part of the Air Force Satellite Control Network. Geographically Separate Unit of the 50th Space Wing.
North Auxiliary AirfieldNorthSouth CarolinaAir Mobility Command628th 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.
Offutt Air Force BaseBellevueNebraskaAir Combat Command55th 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.
Patrick Air Force BaseBrevard CountyFloridaUS Space Force45th Space WingThe 45th Space Wing manages all launches of unmanned rockets at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. These rockets include satellites for the US military, and the National Reconnaissance Office as well as scientific payload launches in support of NASA and foreign governments. The 920th Rescue Wing operates the HC-130N Combat King and HH-60G Pave Hawk.
Peterson Air Force BaseColorado SpringsColoradoUS Space Force21st Space Wing
The 21st Space Wing provides missile warning and space control to NORAD and US Strategic Command through a network of command and control units and ground and space-based sensors operated by geographically separate units around the world. The 302nd Airlift Wing and 731st Airlift Squadron operate the C-130H Hercules.
Pillar Point Air Force StationHalf Moon BayCaliforniaUS Space ForceParented by the 30th Space WingProvides telemetry gathering for space launches from Vandenberg AFB and aircraft testing from Edwards AFB.
Pope FieldFayettevilleNorth CarolinaAir Mobility Command43rd Air Mobility Operations GroupUS Army installation hosting the USAF's 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group, 18th Air Support Operations Group and several units of Air Force Special Operations Command.
Robins Air Force BaseWarner RobinsGeorgiaAir Force Materiel Command78th Air Base Wing
The 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 both operating the E-8C JSTARS.
Joint Base San AntonioSan AntonioTexasAir Education and Training Command502nd 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 433rd Airlift Wing.
Schriever Air Force BaseColorado SpringsColoradoUS Space Force50th Space Wing
Non-flying installation, the 50th Space Wing and 310th Space Wing support satellite programs including the Global Positioning System, Defense Satellite Communications System, Wideband Global Satellite Communications, Milstar, Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, Space Based Space Surveillance, Operationally Responsive Space satellite system, Advanced Extremely High Frequency, X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle and the worldwide Air Force Satellite Control Network.
Scott Air Force BaseBellevilleIllinoisAir Mobility Command375th 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.
Seymour Johnson Air Force BaseGoldsboroNorth CarolinaAir Combat Command4th 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.
Shaw Air Force BaseSumterSouth CarolinaAir Combat Command20th 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.
Sheppard Air Force BaseWichita FallsTexasAir Education and Training Command82nd 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.
Tinker Air Force BaseOklahoma CityOklahomaAir Force Materiel Command72nd 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.
Tonopah Test Range AirportTonopahNevadaAir Combat Command30th Reconnaissance SquadronThe 30th Reconnaissance Squadron is a Geographically Separate Unit of the 432nd Wing and operates the RQ-170 Sentinel UAV.
Travis Air Force BaseFairfieldCaliforniaAir Mobility Command60th 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.
Tyndall Air Force BasePanama CityFloridaAir Combat Command325th 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.
United States Air Force AcademyColorado SpringsColoradoChief of Staff of the Air Force10th 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.
Vance Air Force BaseEnidOklahomaAir Education and Training Command71st 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.
Vandenberg Air Force BaseLompocCaliforniaUS Space Force30th Space WingThe 30th Space Wing supports West Coast launch activities for the Air Force, Department of Defense, NASA, national programs and various private industry contractors, using a variety of expendable vehicles including Atlas V, Delta IV, Delta II, Pegasus, Minotaur, Taurus and Falcon.
Whiteman Air Force BaseKnob NosterMissouriAir Force Global Strike Command509th 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 and the 20th Attack Squadron.
Wright-Patterson Air Force BaseDaytonOhioAir Force Materiel Command88th 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.

Air National Guard & Air Force Reserve

units are a reserve military force composed of state Air National Guard militia members or federally recognized units and report to the governor of their respective state, territory or the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard. Each of the 54 Air National Guard organizations is supervised by the adjutant general of the state or territory,
Air Force Reserve units are aligned under Fourth Air Force, Tenth Air Force and Twenty-Second Air Force of the Air Force Reserve Command. The command has Fighter, Air Refueling and Airlift units, and is administratively responsible for all the Air Force's individual mobilization augmentees.
NameLocationCoordinatesStateUnit EmblemUnit DesignationNotes/Mission
Abston Air National Guard StationMontgomery, AlabamaAL ANG226th Combat Communications GroupACC gained cyber unit.
Atlantic City Air National Guard BaseAtlantic City, New JerseyNJ ANG177th Fighter WingACC gained unit, operates F-16 Fighting Falcon. Operational control exercised by First Air Force/AFNORTH for Operation Noble Eagle NORAD CONAR Air Defense mission.
Bangor Air National Guard Base
Bangor International Airport
Bangor, MaineME ANG101st Air Refueling WingAMC gained, Global tanker force. Operates KC-135 Stratotanker under 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force. Former Strategic Air Command Dow Air Force Base
Barnes Municipal AirportWestfield, MassachusettsMA ANG104th Fighter WingACC gained unit 9th Air Force. Operates F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter. Deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
Beightler ArmoryColumbus, OhioOH ANGHQ Ohio Air National Guard
Berry Field Air National Guard Base
Nashville International Airport
Nashville, TennesseeTN ANG118th Airlift WingAETC gained under 19th Air Force. Operates C-130 Hercules in training missions.
Bradley Air National Guard Base
Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks, ConnecticutCT ANG103d Airlift WingAMC gained unit, 18th Air Force. Operates C-21a Cougar for aeromedical airlift missions.
Burlington Air National Guard Base
Burlington International Airport
Burlington, VermontVT ANG158th Fighter WingACC gained unit, operates F-16 Fighting Falcon. Operational control exercised by First Air Force/AFNORTH for Operation Noble Eagle NORAD CONAR Air Defense mission.
Former Air Defense Command Ethan Allen Air Force Base.
Camp MabryAustin, TexasTX ANGHQ Texas Air National Guard
Capital Airport Air National Guard Station
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Springfield, IllinoisIL ANG183d Fighter WingACC gained unit, operates a Centralized Repair Facility. Repairs General Electric F110 Engines for the United States Air Force, Wing designation subject to change pending realignment from the 2005 BRAC.
Channel Islands Air National Guard StationOxnard, CaliforniaCA ANG146th Airlift WingStation is co-located with USN Naval Air Station Point Mugu 146th AW is AMC gained unit, 18th Air Force. Operates C-130 Hercules. Also HQ California Air National Guard
McLaughlin Air National Guard Base Charleston, West VirginiaWV ANG130th Airlift WingAMC gained, Global tanker force. Operates C-130 Hercules assigned to 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force.
Charlotte Air National Guard Base
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Charlotte, North CarolinaNC ANG145th Airlift WingAMC gained, 18th Air Force. Operates C-130 Hercules in training missions.
Cheyenne Air National Guard Base
Cheyenne Regional Airport
Cheyenne, WyomingWY ANG153d Airlift WingAMC gained, 18th Air Force. Performs training missions using C-130 Hercules.
Gulfport Combat Readiness Training CenterGulfport, MississippiMS ANG255th Air Control SquadronHosts regular deployments of Army and Air Force ANG units, and offers offshore airspace that is fully instrumented for recording air-to-air engagements.
Montgomery Air National Guard Base
Dannelly Field
Montgomery, AlabamaAL ANG187th Fighter WingACC gained F-16 Fighting Falcon tactical fighter unit, deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
Muñiz Air National Guard Base
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
San Juan, Puerto RicoPR ANG156th Airlift WingAMC gained, 18th Air Force. The 156th Airlift Wing's C-130 Hercules mission is to perform the tactical portion of the airlift mission.
Denver, ColoradoAFRCAir Reserve Personnel CenterLocated on Buckley Air Force Base, 1 August 2011. Provides administrative support to more than 980,000 Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard forces.
Des Moines Air National Guard Base
Des Moines International Airport
Des Moines, IowaIA ANG132d Fighter WingACC gained 12th Air Force. F-16 Fighting Falcon tactical fighter unit, deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
Dobbins Air Reserve BaseMarietta, GeorgiaAFRC94th Airlift WingAETC gained. Primary mission is to trainC-130 Hercules aircrews for the United States Air Force, active duty, guard and reserve components. HQ Twenty-Second Air Force
Duke FieldCrestview, FloridaAFRC919th Special Operations Wing10th Air Force, gained by AFSOC. Only special operations unit in the Air Force Reserve, the 919th SOW deploys in numerous contingencies throughout the world.
Duluth Air National Guard Base
Duluth International Airport
Duluth, MinnesotaMN ANG148th Fighter WingACC gained unit, operates F-16 Fighting Falcon. Operational control exercised by First Air Force/AFNORTH for Operation Noble Eagle NORAD CONAR Air Defense mission.
Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base
Ellington Airport
Houston, TexasTX ANG147th Reconnaissance WingACC gained unit, operates MQ-1 Predator. Operational control exercised by First Air Force/AFNORTH for Operation Noble Eagle NORAD CONAR Air Defense mission.
Fargo Air National Guard Base
Hector International Airport
Fargo, North DakotaND ANG119th WingACC gained unit, operating the MQ-9A Predator.
Forbes Field Air National Guard Base
Forbes Field Airport
Topeka, KansasKS ANG190th Air Refueling WingAMC gained, Global tanker force. Operates KC-135 Stratotanker globally under 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force. Formerly Forbes Air Force Base.
Fort Smith Regional AirportFort Smith, ArkansasAR ANG188th Fighter WingACC gained under 12th Air Force. Operates unmanned aerial vehicles, deploys when ordered.
Fort Wayne Air National Guard Station
Fort Wayne International Airport
Fort Wayne, IndianaIN ANG122d Fighter WingACC gained under 9th Air Force. Operates A-10 Thunderbolt II, deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base
Francis S. Gabreski Airport
Westhampton Beach, New YorkNY ANG106th Rescue WingOldest flying unit in Air National Guard. Operates C-130 Hercules and other specialized aircraft for air/sea rescue missions.
Fresno Air National Guard Base
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Fresno, CaliforniaCA ANG144th Fighter WingACC gained unit, operates F-15C Eagle. Operational control exercised by First Air Force/AFNORTH for Operation Noble Eagle NORAD CONAR Air Defense mission.
Hensley FieldGrand Prairie, TexasTX ANG254th Combat Communications GroupNon-Flying facility, ACC gained unit. Operational control exercised by First Air Force/AFNORTH for Operation Noble Eagle NORAD CONAR Air Defense mission.
General Mitchell Air National Guard Base
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
Milwaukee, WisconsinWI ANG128th Air Refueling WingAMC gained, Global tanker force. Operates KC-135 Stratotanker under 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force.
Gowen Field Air National Guard Base
Boise Airport
Boise, IdahoID ANG124th Fighter WingACC gained, 12th Air Force. Operates A-10 Thunderbolt II, deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
Great Falls International AirportGreat Falls, MontanaMT ANG120th Airlift Wing
Grissom Joint Air Reserve BaseKokomo, IndianaAFRC434th Air Refueling Wing4th Air Force, gained by AMC. The largest KC-135 Stratotanker wing in the Air Force Reserve Command.
Hancock Field Air National Guard Base
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Syracuse, New YorkNY ANG174th Fighter WingACC Gained, 9th Air Force. Equipped with MQ-9 Reaper for intelligence gathering missions. Deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
Harrisburg Air National Guard Base
Harrisburg International Airport
Middletown, PennsylvaniaPA ANG193d Special Operations WingAFSOC gained. Operates EC-130 Hercules Commander Solo Special Operations aircraft. Deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations. Former Olmsted Air Force Base.
Homestead Air Reserve BaseHomestead, FloridaAFRC482d Fighter Wing10th Air Force, gained by ACC. Flies F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Jackson-Evers International AirportJackson, MississippiMS ANG172d Airlift WingAMC gained, 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force. Operates C-17 Globemaster III for global airlift missions.
Jacksonville International AirportJacksonville, FloridaFL ANG125th Fighter WingACC gained unit, operates F-15 Eagle. Operational control exercised by First Air Force/AFNORTH for Operation Noble Eagle NORAD CONAR Air Defense mission. HQ Florida Air National Guard
Joe Foss Field Air National Guard Station
Sioux Falls Regional Airport
Sioux Falls, South DakotaSD ANG114th Fighter WingACC gained under 12th Air Force. F-16 Fighting Falcon tactical fighter unit, deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
Kellogg Air National Guard Base
W. K. Kellogg Airport
Battle Creek, MichiganMI ANG110th Airlift WingAMC gained, 18th Air Force. C-21 Learjet aeromedical evacuation mission.
Meridian Regional AirportMeridian, MississippiMS ANG186th Air Refueling WingAMC gained, Global tanker force. Operates KC-135 Stratotanker on global refueling missions. Part of 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force.
Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base
Klamath Falls Airport
Klamath Falls, OregonOR ANG173d Fighter WingAETC gained under 19th Air Force. Operates F-15 Eagle training airmen and pilots. Former Air Defense Command Kingsley Air Force Base.
Lincoln Air National Guard Base
Lincoln Airport
Lincoln, NebraskaNE ANG155th Air Refueling WingAMC gained, Global tanker force 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force. Operates KC-135 Stratotanker performing global air refueling missions. Former Lincoln Air Force Base.
Louisville Air National Guard Base
Louisville International Airport
Louisville, KentuckyKY ANG123d Airlift WingAMC gained, 18th Air Force. Operates C-130 Hercules in training missions.
Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard Base
Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport
Mansfield, OhioOH ANG179th Airlift WingAMC gained, 18th Air Force. Operates C-130 Hercules in training missions.
March Joint Air Reserve BaseRiverside, CaliforniaAFRC
452d Air Mobility Wing
163d Reconnaissance Wing
AMC gained. Mission to organize, train and equip aircrews to provide air refueling and strategic airlift C-17 Globemaster III. CA Air National Guard 163d RW operates MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle. HQ Fourth Air Force
McEntire Joint National Guard BaseEastover, South CarolinaSC ANG169th Fighter WingACC gained, 9th Air Force. F-16 Fighting Falcon tactical fighter unit, deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base
McGhee Tyson Airport
Knoxville, TennesseeTN ANG134th Air Refueling WingAMC gained, Global tanker force. Operates KC-135 Stratotanker under 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force. Operates Air National Guard Training and Education Center. Former Air Defense Command McGhee Tyson Air Force Base.
Memphis Air National Guard Base
Memphis International Airport
Memphis, TennesseeTN ANG164th Airlift WingAMC gained, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force. Operates C-5 Galaxy heavy airlifter globally.
Minneapolis-Saint Paul Joint Air Reserve Station
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
Minneapolis – Saint Paul, MinnesotaAFRC
934th Airlift Wing
133d Airlift Wing
Gained by Air Mobility Command 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force. Assigned to 10th Air Force. Both AFRES and ANG operate C-130 Hercules aircraft.
Moffett Federal AirfieldMountain View, CaliforniaCA ANG129th Rescue WingBase is under United States Navy jurisdiction. 129th RQW mission is to train and prepare to perform its wartime mission of personnel recovery anywhere in the world. Also supports Air National Guard Band of the West Coast.
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort WorthWestworth Village, TexasAFRC
301st Fighter Wing
136th Airlift Wing
Under United States Navy jurisdiction; formerly Carswell Air Force Base; HQ Tenth Air Force; Texas Air National Guard C-130 Hercules wing AMC gained, 18th Air Force.
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow GroveHorsham Township, PennsylvaniaPA ANG111th Fighter WingBase is under United States Navy jurisdiction. 111th FW tenant organization. ACC 9th Air Force gained A-10 Thunderbolt II wing, deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New OrleansBelle Chasse, LouisianaLA ANG159th Fighter WingBase is under United States Navy jurisdiction. ACC gained, 9th Air Force. Operates F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter, deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
New Castle Air National Guard Base
New Castle Airport
New Castle, DelawareDE ANG166th Airlift WingAETC gained. Operates C-130 Hercules in training missions.
Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station
Niagara Falls International Airport
Niagara Falls, New YorkAFRC
914th Airlift Wing
107th Airlift Wing
22d Air Force. AETC gained, Both AFRES and NY ANG operate C-130 Hercules
North Highlands Air National Guard StationSacramento, CaliforniaCA ANG162d Combat Communications GroupNon-flying unit; ACC gained, 24th Air Force. Deploys tactical combat communications equipment.
Otis Air National Guard BaseMashpee, MassachusettsMA ANG102d Intelligence WingNon-flying Wing. Air Force ISR Agency gained.
Pease Air National Guard BasePortsmouth, New HampshireNH ANG157th Air Refueling WingAMC gained, Global tanker force 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force. Operates KC-135 Stratotanker performing global air refueling missions. Transferred all Boeing KC-135R aircraft to other ANG units as the NH ANG converts to the new Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker/transport. As of August 2019, 0 KC-135Rs assigned, 2 KC-46As delivered new from Boeing. First ANG or AFRC unit to operate the KC-46, and 3rd USAF unit to operate the new tanker. Former Strategic Air Command Pease Air Force Base.
Peoria Air National Guard Base
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
Peoria, IllinoisIL ANG182d Airlift WingAMC gained, 18th Air Force. Operates C-130 Hercules in training missions.
Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station
Pittsburgh International Airport
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAFRC
911th Airlift Wing
171st Air Refueling Wing
22d Air Force, AMC Gained. AFRES operates C-130 Hercules. PA Air National Guard 171st Air Refueling Wing is a KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling unit.
Portland Air National Guard Base
Portland International Airport
Portland, OregonOR ANG142d Fighter WingACC gained unit, operates F-15 Eagle. Operational control exercised by First Air Force/AFNORTH for Operation Noble Eagle NORAD CONAR Air Defense mission.
Quonset Point Air National Guard Station
Quonset State Airport
North Kingstown, Rhode IslandRI ANG143d Airlift WingAMC gained 18th Air Force. Operates C-130 Hercules transports.
Reno Air National Guard Base
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Reno, NevadaNV ANG152d Airlift WingAMC gained unit, operates C-130 Hercules. Provides rapid airlift and airdrop of cargo and troops. The unit is tasked to deploy anywhere on the globe within an assigned response time to perform both day and night missions.
Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base
Rickenbacker International Airport
Columbus, OhioOH ANG121st Air Refueling WingAMC gained, Global tanker force 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force. Operates KC-135 Stratotanker performing global air refueling missions. Former Lockbourne/Rickenbacker Air Force Base.
Rome Research Site
Griffiss International Airport
Rome, New YorkNY ANGEastern Air Defense SectorNORAD CONR-AFNORTH Ground Control Interceptor Base. Former Griffiss Air Force Base.
Rosecrans Air National Guard Base
Rosecrans Memorial Airport
St. Joseph, MissouriMO ANG139th Airlift WingAMC gained, 18th Air Force. Operates C-130 Hercules in training missions.
Wright Air National Guard Base
Salt Lake City International Airport
Salt Lake City, UtahUT ANG151st Air Refueling WingAMC gained, Global tanker force. Operates KC-135 Stratotanker under 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force.
Savannah Air National Guard Base
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
Savannah, GeorgiaGA ANG165th Airlift WingAMC gained, 18th Air Force. Operates C-130 Hercules in training missions.
Selfridge Air National Guard BaseMount Clemens, MichiganMI ANG127th WingBoth ACC/AMC Gained. Operates KC-135 Stratotanker and A-10 Thunderbolt II in training missions. Deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
Shepherd Field Air National Guard Base
Eastern WV Regional Airport
Martinsburg, West VirginiaWV ANG167th Airlift WingAMC gained, 18th Air Force. Operates C-5 Galaxy heavy-lift transport on a global basis.
Sioux City Air National Guard Base
Sioux Gateway Airport
Sioux City, IowaIA ANG185th Air Refueling WingAMC gained, Global tanker force 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force. Operates KC-135 Stratotanker performing global air refueling missions.
Goldwater Air National Guard BasePhoenix, ArizonaAZ ANG161st Air Refueling WingAMC gained, Global tanker force 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force. Operates KC-135 Stratotanker performing global air refueling missions.
Springfield Air National Guard Base
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
Springfield, OhioOH ANG178th Fighter WingAETC gained, operates F-16 Fighting Falcon on in training missions.
Stewart Air National Guard Base
Stewart International Airport
Newburgh, New YorkNY ANG105th Airlift WingAMC gained, 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force. Operates C-5 Galaxy heavy airlifter globally.
Stratton Air National Guard Base
Schenectady County Airport
Schenectady, New YorkNY ANG109th Airlift WingAMC gained, 18th Air Force. Only Air Force unit equipped with specialized ski-equipped LC-130H Hercules for arctic ice/snow landing missions.
Sumpter Smith Air National Guard BaseBirmingham, AlabamaAL ANG117th Air Refueling WingAMC gained unit, operates KC-135 Stratotanker, performs worldwide aerial refueling and airlift missions.
Terre Haute Air National Guard Base
Terre Haute International Airport
Terre Haute, IndianaIN ANG181st Intelligence WingNon-flying Wing. Air Force ISR Agency gained.
Toledo Air National Guard Base
Toledo Express Airport
Toledo, OhioOH ANG180th Fighter WingACC gained, 9th Air Force. F-16 Fighting Falcon tactical fighter unit, deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
Truax Field Air National Guard Base
Dane County Regional Airport
Madison, WisconsinWI ANG115th Fighter WingACC gained, 9th Air Force. F-16 Fighting Falcon tactical fighter unit, deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
Tucson Air National Guard Base
Tucson International Airport
Tucson, ArizonaAZ ANG162d Fighter WingAETC gained under 19th Air Force, operates F-16 Fighting Falcon integrated with Luke AFB 56th FW training mission.
Tulsa Air National Guard Base
Tulsa International Airport
Tulsa, OklahomaOK ANG138th Fighter WingACC gained, 12th Air Force. F-16 Fighting Falcon tactical fighter unit, deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
Volk Field Air National Guard BaseNew Lisbon, WisconsinWI ANGVolk Field Combat Readiness Training CenterVolk Field is one of only four Air National Guard Combat Readiness Training Centers in the US, and the only one that does not share its airfield with a civilian airport. In addition to its primary mission it is also an Aerial Port of Embarkation.
Warfield Air National Guard Base
Martin State Airport
Middle River, MarylandMD ANG175th WingBoth ACC/AMC Gained. Operates C-130 Hercules and A-10 Thunderbolt II in training missions. Deploys when ordered to USAFCENT and other locations.
Westover Air Reserve BaseChicopee, MassachusettsAFRC439th Airlift Wing4th Air Force, AMC Gained. United States' largest reserve base, operates C-5 Galaxy flying worldwide airlift missions.
Will Rogers Air National Guard Base
Will Rogers World Airport Moved to Tinker AFB in 2007
Oklahoma City, OklahomaOK ANG137th Air Refueling WingAMC gained, Global tanker force 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force. Operates KC-135 Stratotanker performing global air refueling missions.
Youngstown Air Reserve Station
Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
Youngstown, OhioAFRC910th Airlift Wing22d Air Force, AMC Gained. C-130 Hercules, home to the Air Force Reserve Command's aerial spray mission.

Overseas

Caribbean, Central America and South America

US Air Force operations in the Caribbean, Central America and South America are overseen by the Twelfth Air Force. It is part of Air Combat Command and head-quartered at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona. It is the air component to US Southern Command, providing security-cooperation and air & cyberspace capabilities throughout its area of responsibility.

Pacific, East Asia and South East Asia

's primary mission is to provide U.S. Pacific Command integrated expeditionary Air Force capabilities to defend the Homeland, promote stability, dissuade/deter aggression, and swiftly defeat enemies. PACAF traces its roots to the activation of Far East Air Forces, 3 August 1944, at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It consisted of three numbered air forces—5th, 7th and 13th—which were supporting combat operations in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
NameLocationCoordinatesUnit EmblemUnit DesignationNotes/Mission
Andersen Air Force Base36th 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.
Clear Air Force Station 213th Space Warning SquadronTracking station providing early warning surveillance of Intercontinental ballistic missiles and Submarine-launched ballistic missile to the Missile Correlation Center at North American Aerospace Defense Command. Geographically Separate Unit of the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard.
Eareckson Air Station Pacific Air Forces Regional Support CenterContractor operated diversion airfield and AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE surveillance radar.
Eielson Air Force Base
354th Fighter WingMain Operating Base flying the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon, KC-135 Stratotanker and HH-60G Pave Hawk. Supports Red Flag – Alaska exercises.
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson 673rd 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, Alaska NORAD Region.
Kadena Air Base
18th 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.
Ka’ena Point Satellite Tracking Station 21st Space Operations Squadron Tracking station forming part of the Air Force Satellite Control Network. Geographically Separate Unit of the 50th Space Wing.
Kunsan Air Base8th 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.
Misawa Air Base35th Fighter WingMain Operating Base, made available to the US by the Japanese Government. The 35th Fighter Wing operates the F-16CJ/DJ Fighting Falcon.
Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia36th Wing 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.
Osan Air Base51st Fighter Wing
Main Operating Base, made available to the US 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.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam 15th 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, HQ Pacific Air Forces and Thirteenth Air Force.
Wake Island AirfieldPacific Air Forces Regional Support CenterGeographically Separate Unit providing a trans-Pacific refueling stop for military aircraft. Also supports Missile Defense Agency test activities.
Yokota Air Base374th 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.

Europe and Africa

is a major command of the US Air Force and a component command of both US European Command and US Africa Command. The USAFE-AFAFRICA area of responsibility covers Europe, parts of Asia and all of Africa with the exception of Egypt, to achieve US national and NATO objectives based on taskings by the two combatant commanders.
USAFE-AFAFRICA has seven main operating bases and 114 geographically separate units. Although Akrotiri, Ascension and Thule are within the USAFE-AFAFRICA area of responsibility, the units there are under the control of other major commands.
NameLocationCoordinatesUnit EmblemUnit DesignationNotes/Mission
Ämari Air Base52nd Expeditionary Operations Group 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.
Ankara Support Facility Turkey717th 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.
Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield45th Mission Support Group Geographically Separate Unit of the 45th Space Wing. Airfield acts as a Forward Operating Site and responsibility for its operation is shared with the Royal Air Force. Numerous sites on the island support space operations, such as launches from Florida and tracking space debris & satellites.
Aviano Air Base Italy31st Fighter WingMain Operating Base flying the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon and HH-60G Pavehawk. The base is made available to the US by the Italian government.
Büchel Air Base Germany702nd 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.
Camp Darby Italy731st 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.
Camp Lemonnier Djibouti449th Air Expeditionary GroupForward Operating Site leased to the US by the Djibouti government, providing combat search and rescue and surveillance & reconnaissance capabilities for the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.
Camp Simba475th Expeditionary Air Base SquadronForward Operating Site used by the US and Kenya Defence Forces. Geographically Separate Unit of the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing.
Chabelley Airfield776th Expeditionary Air Base SquadronForward Operating Site used by the US and French military. Geographically Separate Unit of the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing.
Chièvres Air Base Belgium424th Air Base SquadronProvides logistical support to NATO Headquarters and SHAPE. Geographically Separate Unit of the 86th Airlift Wing.
Ghedi Air Base Italy704th 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.
Incirlik Air Base Turkey39th Air Base WingMain Operating Base supporting US and NATO operations in the USAFE-AFAFRICA and US Air Forces Central areas of responsibility. 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.
Izmir Air Station Turkey425th 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.
Kleine Brogel Air Base Belgium701st 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.
Lajes Field Azores65th 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. The group also operates a High Frequency Global Communications System station.
Łask Air Base Poland52nd Operations Group 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.
Morón Air Base Spain496th 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.
NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen Germany470th 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.
Nigerien Air Base 101 Niger768th Expeditionary Air Base SquadronCooperative Security Location made available to the US by the Nigerien government.
Nigerien Air Base 201 Niger409th Air Expeditionary GroupCooperative Security Location made available to the US by the Nigerien government. Provides intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to counter extremist activity.
RAF Akrotiri Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia9th Operations Group Royal Air Force base hosting a Geographically Separate Unit of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, operating Lockheed U-2S.
RAF Alconbury United Kingdom501st 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.
RAF Barford St John United Kingdom422nd 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.
RAF Croughton United Kingdom422nd 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. Signals intelligence facility operated by the USAF and US intelligence agencies.
RAF Fairford United Kingdom420th 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. The Royal International Air Tattoo, the world's largest military air show, is held at Fairford annually in July.
RAF Feltwell United Kingdom18th Intelligence Squadron 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.
RAF Lakenheath United Kingdom48th 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.
RAF Menwith Hill United Kingdom421st 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. Geographically Separate Unit of the 501st Combat Support Wing.
RAF Mildenhall United Kingdom100th 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.
RAF Molesworth United Kingdom423rd Air Base GroupNon-flying base made available to the US by the UK Government. Geographically Separate Unit of the 501st Combat Support Wing. Home to the Joint Intelligence Operations Center Europe Analytic Center operated by the Defense Intelligence Agency and the J2 Directorate which provides US Africa Command with intelligence.
RAF Welford United Kingdom420th 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.
Ramstein Air Base Germany86th 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.
Spangdahlem Air Base Germany52nd 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.
Stavanger Norway426th 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.
Thule Air Base Greenland821st 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.
Volkel Air Base Netherlands703rd 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.

Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia

US Air Force operations in the Middle East, Central Asia and part of South Asia are overseen by US Air Forces Central Command. It is part of Air Combat Command and head-quartered at Shaw AFB in South Carolina. It is the air component to US Central Command, with a mission to deliver air power for the security and stability of the region. The USAFCENT area of responsibility covers Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Yemen.
Throughout the 2010s, USAFCENT has supported the military intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and the NATO-led train, advise and assist mission in Afghanistan.