The location of Aberdeen Proving Ground provides those stationed here with a multitude of activities and opportunities to enjoy the beautiful state of Maryland. There is also a lot of information that new arrivals to the area need to familiarize themselves with.

Weather conditions are considered normal for the geographical location. Severe weather is at times possible. If severe weather occurs, please tune in to local radio or television stations for updates.

Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 40 are the two major highways that provide access in the area. They traverse the county and link Harford County to the entire East Coast via the interstate highway system. U.S. Route 1 provides quick access to Philadelphia and eastern Pennsylvania. MD Route 213 is the north/south link to the Delmarva Peninsula.

The Harford County Transportation System has conveniently located bus stops throughout the Aberdeen area. They operate more than 50 local bus lines throughout Central Maryland, with local, express and neighborhood shuttles. When riding the MTA bus service, pay the fare as you board with the required exact fare. The MTA operates two routes from Bel Air and three routes from Havre de Grace.

Harford County Transportation Service (HCTS) operates a public, dual-route system within the County. Under HCTS, the "Town-Go-Round" offers transportation to Bel Air residents. Another route involves Joppa, Edgewood, Route 24, Bel Air and Fallston.

The Maryland Rail Commuter Service (MARC) is a 187-mile commuter rail system providing service on three lines, each starting in Washington, DC and going to Baltimore, Perryville or Martinsburg, WV.

The Metro Subway system operates from the Owings Mills complex in Baltimore County to Johns Hopkins Hospital. Tickets must be purchased from a ticket vending machine at the station.

The Light Rail travels from Baltimore County's Hunt Valley complex to Cromwell Station in Anne Arundel County. There is also service to BWI Airport and Amtrak's Baltimore Penn Station. Tickets must be purchased from the vending machine before boarding Light Rail.