This guide is intended to familiarize you and your family with Travis AFB and it’s surrounding communities. On the following pages you will find helpful information on services, housing, schools, and recreational activities that are offered on base and in the area. Also included are easy to follow directions to the base and lists of Web sites that we hope you will find helpful in making your stay more enjoyable for the whole family.

Located in Northern California near the cities of Fairfield, Suisun and Vacaville, Travis is located midway between Sacramento and San Francisco. The beautiful California climate makes for possibilities of outdoor activity year round.

The 60th Air Mobility Wing is the largest air mobility organization in the Air Force with a versatile alljet fleet of C-5 Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft and KC-10 Extender refueling aircraft. It handles more cargo and passengers than any other military air terminal in the United States. Travis is the West Coast terminal for aeromedical evacuation aircraft returning sick or injured patients from the Pacific area. The 60th Air Mobility Wing crews can fly support missions anywhere in the world to fulfill its motto of being “America's First Choice” for providing true Global Reach.

As the “Gateway to the Pacific,” Travis’ primary contribution to the Department of Defense is the strategic airlift and aerial refueling capabilities that give American military personnel, aircraft and cargo true Global Reach.

We hope that this guide helps to ease the stress of relocating and provides you with enough information to make you comfortable with your new home. Welcome to Solano County and sunny California! Enjoy your time here.