MCAS YUMA: IN-DEPTH WELCOME CENTER

Introduction

Welcome to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Arizona. MCAS Yuma is an aviation training base that provides access to more than 1 million acres of bombing and aviation-training ranges. MCAS Yuma supports 80 percent of the Marine Corps' air-to-ground aviation training. Twice a year, the air station hosts the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course. This seven-week course provides advanced tactical aviation training. MCAS Yuma's population includes approximately 4,000 active-duty Marines and sailors. And each year, the station hosts approximately 70 aviation units that bring an average of 600 aircraft and 14,000 personnel to the air station for ongoing training. The station is home to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1, Marine Aircraft Group 13, Marine Air Control Squadron 1, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 and Combat Logistics Company 16. For more information on MCAS Yuma, visit the air station's website. Continue reading for our in-depth guide on MCAS Yuma so you can get to know your new base and its surrounding community. 1. Where Is MCAS Yuma? 2. Google Map View 3. Getting There – Directions to the Air Station 4. Entering MCAS Yuma and Station Amenities

• Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel
• MCAS Yuma Visitor Center
• MCAS Yuma Gate Hours
• MCAS Yuma DEERS Office
• MCAS Yuma Commissary
• MCAS Yuma MCX
• MCAS Yuma Barber Shops
• MCAS Yuma Post Office
• MCAS Yuma Finance Office
• MCAS Yuma Legal Office
• MCAS Yuma Library
• MCAS Yuma Hotels

5. Where Should I Live Near MCAS Yuma? 6. What Schools are Near MCAS Yuma? 7. What’s the Weather Like in MCAS Yuma? 8. Things to Do Near MCAS Yuma

Where is MCAS Yuma?

Pass and Registration Office

Building 952, at the main gate Yuma, AZ 85365

Phone:

1 (928) 269-2888 or 1 (928) 269-3634

MCAS Yuma Map

MCAS Yuma Directions

MCAS Yuma is found in the southwest corner of Arizona that borders California and Mexico. To the north of the station is the Colorado River, to the northeast is Phoenix, to the east is Tucson, to the south is Mexico and to the west is San Diego, California.

Yuma International Airport

The closest airport is Yuma International Airport, which is less than a mile from the air station.

Driving Directions From Yuma International Airport

1. From East 32nd Street, turn right onto Avenue 3E.
2. The main gate entrance for MCAS Yuma is on Avenue 3E, after the north gate used for commercial vehicles.

MCAS Yuma Transportation Office

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MCAS Yuma DMO

Building 328, Spears Street Yuma, AZ 85365

Phone:

1 (928) 269-6652 or 1 (928) 269-2313

MCAS Yuma DMO Hours

• Monday through Friday -

  0730 to 1600 (closes at 1100 on Thursday for staff training).

Entering MCAS Yuma and Station Amenities

If you do not have a valid military ID, you may have to stop at the pass and registration office to gain station access. Click here for more information on the pass and registration office at MCAS Yuma.

Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel

Personnel who arrive at MCAS Yuma during work hours will check in at the station headquarters in Building 980. Call 1 (928) 269-2864 for more information. Personnel who arrive after working hours should report to the station's officer of the day in Building 980. Call 1 (928) 269-2252 for more information. Following check-in, personnel will report their assigned units. For a full list of unit reporting locations and contact information, visit MCAS Yuma's website.

MCAS Yuma Visitor Center

The air station's pass and registration office issues temporary vehicle passes and can provide directions and information on the station.

Pass and Registration Office

Building 952, at the main gate Yuma, AZ 85365

Phone:

1 (928) 269-2888 or 1 (928) 269-3634

Pass and Registration Office Hours

• Monday through Wednesday and Friday -

  0600 to 1530.

• Thursday -

  0600 to 1200.

MCAS Yuma Gate Hours

• Main Gate:

  Avenue 3E near Quilter Street, open 24/7.

• North Gate:

  Avenue 3E near O'Neill Street, open 0530 to 0730 Monday through Friday.

MCAS Yuma DEERS Office

MCAS Yuma DEERS

852 Shaw Ave. Yuma, AZ 85365

Phone:

1 (928) 269-3588

MCAS Yuma DEERS Hours

• Monday through Friday -

  0730 to 1600.

MCAS Yuma Commissary

3930 Narr Ave. Yuma, AZ 85364

Phone:

1 (928) 269-2245

MCAS Yuma Commissary Hours

• Tuesday through Friday -

  0900 to 1900.

• Saturday -

  0800 to 1700.

• Sunday -

  1100 to 1600.

MCAS Yuma Exchange

MCAS Yuma MCX

965 Quilter St. Yuma, AZ 85365

Phone:

1 (928) 269-3567

MCAS Yuma Exchange Hours

Normal Hours

• Monday through Friday -

  0700 to 1800.

• Saturday and Sunday -

  0900 to 1800.

WTI Hours (March through April and September through October)

• Monday through Saturday -

  0500 to 2100.

• Sunday -

  0900 to 1800.

MCAS Yuma Barber Shop

965 Quilter St. Yuma, AZ 85365

Phone:

1 (928) 269-2115

MCAS Yuma Barber Shop Hours

• Monday through Friday -

  0700 to 1730.

• Saturday -

  0900 to 1500.

• Sunday -

  0900 to 1700.

MCAS Yuma Post Office

2637 E. Quilter St. Yuma, AZ 85365

Phone:

1 (928) 343-9416

MCAS Yuma Post Office Hours

• Monday through Friday -

  0900 to 1300 and 1330 to 1530.

MCAS Yuma Finance Office

If you're looking for financial advice or assistance on money matters, the talented and professional counselors at MCAS Yuma's personal finance management team can help.

Personal Finance Management

Building 850, Shaw Avenue Yuma, AZ 85365

Phone:

1 (928) 269-2034

MCAS Yuma Personal Finance Management Hours

• Monday through Friday -

  0800 to 1600.

MCAS Yuma Legal Office

Building 852 Yuma, AZ 85365

Phone:

1 (928) 269-3586

MCAS Yuma Legal Office Hours

Hours for legal services vary based on the type of service needed. Visit the station's legal assistance website for more information on available legal services.

MCAS Yuma Library

2637 Quilter St. Yuma, AZ 85365

Phone:

1 (928) 269-2785

MCAS Yuma Library Hours

• Monday through Wednesday -

  0800 to 2000.

• Thursday and Friday -

  0800 to 1600.

• Saturday -

  1000 to 1400.

• Sunday -

  1300 to 1700.

MCAS Yuma Hotels

There are many hotels near MCAS Yuma, so you're sure to find one to fit your budget. For a full list of military lodges and affiliated resorts in the area, visit the Department of Defense Lodging website and the Inns of the Corps website.

Dos Rios Inn

1088 Shaw Ave. Yuma, AZ 85365 Phone: 1 (928) 269-2262 or 1 (928) 269-2267

Hot Tip: Download MyBaseGuide's MCAS Yuma Military Relocation Guide for information about hotels nearby.

Where Should I Live Near MCAS Yuma?

Cities Near MCAS Yuma

While many military family members call base housing their home, others choose to live in nearby communities. San Luis, Somerton, Yuma, the Yuma Foothills, Winterhaven (in nearby California) and other neighboring communities provide housing, employment and other services for MCAS Yuma military families. Housing rentals in the community become limited from October through April, when the area gets an influx of snow birds. Housing and utility costs for the area may exceed BAH. Be sure to do your research before you rent or purchase housing in the local area. Contact the MCAS Yuma Information, Relocation, and Referral specialist for more information.

Suggested Reads: MCAS Yuma Housing: On-Base Options

Best Places to Live Near MCAS Yuma

Yuma

The city of Yuma just outside MCAS Yuma offers residents a short commute to the air station. The city has a population of approximately 98,000 people. Yuma embraces a host of outdoor activities. Go tubing down the Colorado River, go off-roading on the Imperial Sand Dunes or check out the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area. More outdoor adventures can be had in the city's parks. The city maintains more than 600 acres of parks and facilities, including nine athletic complexes, two golf courses, outdoor sports courts, walking paths, a dog park and more. Yuma is also home to great historical spots, like the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, the Colorado River State Historic Park, Historic Yuma Theatre and the Castle Dome mining museum.

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MCAS Yuma Schools

There are many options for your child's education near MCAS Yuma. Arizona offers traditional public schools, as well as public charter schools and private schools. For younger children, there are a variety of local daycares and child care programs on and off station. Children who live at MCAS Yuma may attend schools in Yuma Elementary School District One and Yuma Union High School District. Children who live in 16th Street housing are within the boundaries of the Crane School District and Yuma Union High School District. There are no DoDEA schools on the air station. The MCAS Yuma school liaison program website has more information on Yuma’s open enrollment educational system, area school districts, home schooling in Arizona, parent resources and more. The website also has contact information for the air station's school liaison officer, who can provide information and guidance on area schools as well as educational resources for your children.

Find more local school information at The Best MCAS Yuma Schools: Daycare – High School.

MCAS Yuma Weather

MCAS Yuma has a dry, desert climate with sunny days year-round. The area only gets about 3 inches of rain each year. In winter, the average highs at MCAS Yuma are in the 60s and 70s. Average lows dip to the high 40s and low 50s. In the summer, the average high soars to more than 100 degrees. Summer nights cool down a bit, with average lows in the 70s and 80s. Low humidity helps keep things more tolerable in the hot summer months. For information on weather and emergency preparedness in Arizona, visit the state's Department of Health Services website. This website has safety tips for dealing with the heat, dust storms, flash flooding and more.

Things to Do Around MCAS Yuma

MCAS Yuma and the surrounding region are home to desert fun, the Colorado River, wildlife refuges, historical sites, museums, a thriving arts scene, great restaurants and breweries, and shopping venues. On base, there are a multitude of recreational opportunities, including bowling, movies, paintball, swimming and more. Outside the gates, with city of Yuma attractions nearby, there's no shortage of things to do. Get out and explore!

Suggested Reads

: 17 Of the Best Things to Do Near MCAS Yuma and 18 of the Best Restaurants Near MCAS Yuma

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Conclusion

Moving to a new base comes with challenges, but MCAS Yuma is a great place to call home. Head to local hangouts, spend the day exploring the desert or floating down the Colorado River and discover other area gems to experience everything this region and world-class air station have to offer you during your time here.

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