ARNOLD AFB
AIR FORCE
Tullahoma, TN
United States
ARNOLD AFB
AIR FORCE
Tullahoma, TN
United States
Arnold AFB
Base Essentials
Welcome to Arnold Air Force Base, located near Tullahoma, Tennessee, and home to the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC). Tullahoma is a smaller town of roughly 20,000 residents. However, you are relatively close to a few larger cities. Murfreesboro, home to 150,000 people, is less than an hour drive away. Arnold AFB is also almost exactly in between Nashville and Chattanooga. Both are a 75-mile drive and the former is home to over 700,000 residents while the latter has a population north of 191,000. Sitting on approximately 40,000 acres, Arnold AFB employs 2700 personnel at peak lev...
Base Details
Type
Air Force Base
Branch
AIR FORCE
Command
AFMC
Status
Active
Est.
1951
Acres
40,000
Active Duty
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Civilian
5,000
Population
70,000
Economic Impact
$750 million
Arnold AFB History
Named AfterGeneral of the Air Force Henry H. "Hap" Arnold
Arnold Air Force Base near Tullahoma, Tennessee, is home to the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, the most advanced and largest complex of flight simulation test facilities in the world. Established in 1951, it was named after General of the Air Force Henry H. Arnold. The base operates dozens of wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, and space environment simulation chambers used to test virtually every U.S. military aircraft and many space systems before their first flights. Arnold AFB is managed by Air Force Materiel Command and operated primarily by a contractor workforce. It remains essential to testing next-generation hypersonic weapons, propulsion systems, and space technologies.
Units Stationed
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Arnold Engineering Development Complex
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In-Processing
Upon arrival at Arnold AFB, report to the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) at 100 Kindel Drive, Suite C318. MPF hours are Mon–Fri 0730–1600. Phone: (931) 454-7824 or DSN 312-340-5477. All inbound personnel are assigned a sponsor through their unit. Bring your orders, valid ID, and all dependent documentation.
For temporary lodging and housing coordination, contact the Military Housing Office (MHO) at 100 Kindel Drive, Suite B317, (931) 454-7687. On-base housing is privatized through Hunt Military Communities at (931) 454-5300. Access to the AEDC complex requires a base ID badge — coordinate with the Pass and ID Office during duty hours before arriving on post.
Newcomer orientation and relocation support are managed through the 75th Force Support Squadron. The sponsor program connects new arrivals with experienced personnel for base orientation. The Welcome and Visitors Center can be reached at (931) 454-5453.
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Where To Live
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arnold AFB.
01
What are the visitor gate hours?
Main Gate is the main visitor access gate and is open 24 hours a day. Other gates are restricted to military and DoD ID holders — see the Gates section for full schedules.
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How do visitor passes work?
Visitors must be sponsored by someone with base access and should contact the installation's Visitor Control Center in advance with their government-issued ID and vehicle info. Day passes are issued at the gate; extended access may require additional coordination.
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What is BAH and how is it calculated?
BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) is a monthly stipend based on your pay grade, dependency status, and the duty station ZIP code — it is not counted as taxable income. Rates are updated each January; use the BAH Calculator in the Finance section to see current figures for Arnold AFB.
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What should I do first after receiving PCS orders?
Contact the gaining installation's housing office and military transportation office (TMO/PPSO) immediately after orders are issued. Apply for on-base housing right away — waitlists at many installations run 6–18 months.
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Does TRICARE cover local providers?
TRICARE covers both the on-base military treatment facility and authorized civilian providers in the surrounding community. Use the provider finder at tricare.mil to confirm in-network options near Arnold AFB.
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