Altus Air Force Base

Established: 1942

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About

Altus Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located approximately 4 miles east-Northeast of Altus, Oklahoma. The host unit at Altus AFB is the 97th Air Mobility Wing (97 AMW), assigned to the Nineteenth Air Force (19 AF) of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC). The wing’s mission is to provide C-17 Globemaster III and KC-135 Stratotanker formal initial and advanced specialty training programs for up to 3000 flight crew and aircraft maintenance students annually.

(Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altus_Air_Force_Base)

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Directions

Directions

Directions from the Airport
Altus AFB is serviced by either Lawton Municipal Airport or Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport. If you arrive by commercial airline at either airport, and your sponsor does not meet you at the airport, transportation can be arranged with VIP Transportation of Altus, Inc.by calling toll free 1-877-804-2865. Commercial taxi service is available from Lawton Municipal Airport to Altus AFB.There is a military representative at the Lawton Municipal Airport from 4:30 a.m. until the last flight arrives, usually about 10:30 p.m. if you need assistance.It is very important to coordinate your travel plans with your sponsor. Your sponsor can assist you with obtaining transportation from the airport.

Directions if Driving

While driving in Oklahoma, you may enter a turnpike that is a toll road. Rates vary according to the vehicle you drive and the turnpike you travel. On some turnpikes, your entry and exit factor into the toll rate. Manned toll booths have three lane options: Correct Change, Cash, and a lane for Pikepass account holders. You will need correct change at all unmanned toll booths. Go to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority website for more information and to see the toll fares/chart for all vehicle classifications and rates on all Oklahoma turnpikes, the latest on current construction on the toll ways, and to get the current traffic advisories.

If you are driving by car, all highways leading to the base are well marked. When traveling to Altus AFB via U.S. 62, turn north on Veterans Drive and follow the signs leading to the main gate; when traveling to base via State Highway 283, turn east on Falcon Road and follow the signs.

 

What to do when you arrive at the Altus AFB Main Gate

When you arrive at the main gate, you will need to show them your Military ID Card and identification for each family member/passenger.They may ask you to enter the Visitor Control Center immediately to your left to get a visitor’s pass. There you will need to show them your military ID card, your Driver’s License, and a copy of your orders. They may also request to see your Vehicle Registration and Proof of Insurance. The base gate staff is happy to provide directions to any base location and will give you directions to the 24-hour arrival point, the Red River Inn, building 82, located at 109 E Avenue.

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Quick Reference

Chapel
(580) 481-7485

Charlies
(580) 481-6224

Education Center
(580) 481-6619

Airman & Family Readiness Center
(580) 481-7433

Housing Office
(580) 481-7235

Family Advocacy
(580) 481-1359

Finance
(580) 481-6981

Legal Office
(580) 481-7294

Post Office
(580) 481-6364

Public Affairs
(580) 481-7700

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Base Surroundings

Museum of the Great Plains
601 NW Ferris Ave,
Lawton, OK 73507
(580) 581-3460

Comamche National Museum & Cultural Center
701 NW Ferris Ave,
Lawton, OK 73507
(580) 353-0404

Fort Sill National Historic Landmark & Museum
435 Quanah Rd,
Fort Sill, OK 73503
(580) 442-5123

Texas Roadhouse
5340 NW Cache Rd,
Lawton, OK 73505
(580) 248-7427

Burgess Grill
617 SW C Ave,
Lawton, OK 73501
(580) 355-7473

LARS Greek House
810 SW D Ave,
Lawton, OK 73501
(580) 699-5959

Thai Bistro
1306 NW Sheridan Rd,
Lawton, OK 73505
(580) 699-7687

Central Mall
100 Central Mall,
Lawton, OK 73501
(580) 248-1742

New Vision Theaters Lawton 12
200 SW C Ave,
Lawton, OK 73501
(580) 953-6400

Hog Pin Bowling
3140 NW Cache Rd,
Lawton, OK 73505
(580) 699-8333