Altus Air Force Base
Altus, OK 73523 1 (580) 481-1700
Established: 1942
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.
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.
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
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
Base Listings
The numbers for Fairchild Air Force Base have low accuracy due to its unique utilization. Entire companies are rotated through on a regular basis, so large portions of the phone directory are subject to change without notice. Please contact the base operator at (509) 247-1212 if you experience any difficulty reaching your desired contact.
Name | Level Name | Phone |
---|---|---|
97 Air Mobility Wing | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-5097 |
Aircraft Division (AMW/MXA) | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-7895 |
Civil Engineering Squadron | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-6530 |
Communications Squadron | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-7544 |
Component Repair Division | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-6036 |
Contracting Squadron | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-7320 |
Force Support Squadron | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-6758 |
Logistics Readiness Squadron | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-5317 |
Maintenance Directorate (AMW/MX) | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-6438 |
Maintenance Directorate (Civil Service) | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-6438 |
Maintenance Division (AMW/MXM) | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-6036 |
Maintenance Operations Division (AMW/MXO) | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-7015 |
Medical Group | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-5161 |
Medical Operations Squadron | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-5293 |
Medical Support Squadron | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-5407 |
Mission Support Group | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-6410 |
Operations Group | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-7173 |
Operations Support Squadron | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-7420 |
Operations Support Squadron | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-7588 |
Security Forces Squadron | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-6610 |
Training Squadron (97TRS) | 97 Air Mobility Wing |
1 (580) 481-7178 |
Billman Education Center | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-6619 |
Automotive Services/Shoppette | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 482-8733 |
Barracks/Single Service Member Housing | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-7036 |
Dry Cleaners | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 379-9140 |
Barber Shop | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 482-8221 |
Beauty Shop | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 482-4051 |
Health Benefits Advisory | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-5666 |
Health Benefits Advisory | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-5694 |
Chapels | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-7485 |
Child Development Center | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-7502 |
Citizenship and Immigration Services | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (800) 375-5283 |
Civilian Personnel Office | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-6804 |
Automotive Services/Shoppette | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 482-8733 |
Commissary | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-6529 |
Dental Clinics | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-5262 |
Airman and Family Readiness, Family Readiness Program | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-6761 |
SNAIC - EFMP (Medical) | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-7827 |
Airman and Family Readiness - EFMP Family Support | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-7922 |
Airman and Family Readiness, Air Force Aid Society | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-6761 |
Exchange | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-7095 |
Exchange | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 482-8733 |
Family Advocacy Program | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-5376 |
Airman and Family Readiness Center | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-6761 |
Family Child Care/Child Development - In Home Services | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-6931 |
Finance Office | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-6944 |
Finance Office | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-6955 |
Federal Credit Unions | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-7148 |
NBC, Altus AFB Branch | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 477-1100 |
NBC, Altus AFB Branch | Altus Air Force Base |
1 (580) 481-7722 |