GOODFELLOW AFB
AIR FORCE
San Angelo, TX
United States
GOODFELLOW AFB
AIR FORCE
San Angelo, TX
United States
Goodfellow AFB
Base Essentials
Welcome to Goodfellow Air Force Base! The base traces its roots all the way back to 1940 during the military buildup that preceded World War II and was built as the San Angelo Air Corps Basic Flying School. The base produced more than 10,000 pilots throughout the war and continued producing flyers afterward. The base transitioned to training intelligence specialists and eventually Air Education and Training Command was established and the mission grew to develop firefighters, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance professionals. Today Goodfellow AFB covers more than 1,235 acres and has...
Base Details
Type
Air Force Base
Branch
AIR FORCE
Command
AETC
Status
Active
Est.
1940
Acres
1,100
Active Duty
3,000
Civilian
1,000
Population
100,000
Economic Impact
$600 million
Goodfellow AFB History
Named AfterFirst Lieutenant John J. Goodfellow Jr.
Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas, was activated in 1940 and has served continuously as a training installation. Today it is home to the 17th Training Wing, a joint service center that produces intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and fire protection professionals for all branches of the military. Goodfellow is the primary schoolhouse for several critical intelligence disciplines and continues to expand its training programs as demand for ISR professionals grows.
Units Stationed
Unit
Nickname
Type
17th Training Wing
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Historic Timeline
1940
Established as Goodfellow Field
1958
Transitions to Intelligence Training Mission
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1940
Established as Goodfellow Field
Goodfellow Field was established in 1940 near San Angelo, Texas, as a primary flight training base, named for Lieutenant John J. Goodfellow Jr., a San Angelo native and WWI aviator killed in combat in 1918.
1958
Transitions to Intelligence Training Mission
Following the end of primary flight training at Goodfellow, the installation transitioned in the late 1950s to intelligence and cryptologic training for all military branches. It has since become the DoD's center for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and fire protection training.
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Goodfellow AFB Base Gates
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PCS & Newcomers
Everything you need to know for your move to Goodfellow AFB.
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17th Force Support Squadron — Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC)
Phone
(325) 654-3893Hours
Mon: 0800–1530; Tue–Fri: 0800–1600
In-Processing
Military personnel arriving during duty hours contact their unit's Commander Support Staff. After-hours arrivals report to the Angelo Inn (Building 3305), the 24/7 arrival point. Air Force Finance in-processing is held Mon, Tue, and Thu at 0900 in Building 430. Each branch has designated in-processing locations: Marines report to Building 3227, Army to the 344th MI Battalion Staff Duty, Navy/Coast Guard to Building 420.
Newcomer's Orientation is mandatory for all arriving permanent-party Air Force members and is held monthly from 0715–1600. The orientation includes a mandatory San Angelo city tour. Sponsorship is mandatory for all personnel below colonel rank.
Goodfellow AFB is the sole training installation for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and fire support across all military branches. Its joint service population makes in-processing somewhat more complex — confirm branch-specific reporting requirements with your gaining unit before arrival.
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Housing & BAH
On-post housing, cost of living, and BAH info for Goodfellow AFB.
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Where To Live
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Pet Policies at Goodfellow AFB
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Facilities & Services
On-base services and facilities at Goodfellow AFB.
Commissary
1
Goodfellow AFB Commissary
Exchange
BX
Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Medical
1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Goodfellow AFB.
01
What are the visitor gate hours?
North 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 Goodfellow 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 Goodfellow AFB.
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