OFFUTT AFB: IN-DEPTH WELCOME CENTER

Introduction

Welcome to Offutt AFB. First established in 1896 as Fort Crook, Offutt AFB currently has a population of 7,986 active military, 6,212 dependents, 2,764 DoD civilians, 1,157 other civilians, and 26,000 retirees. We hope this guide aids you as you get settled in at your new installation and helps remove some of the stress of moving. 1. Where Is Offutt Air Force Base? 2. Google Map View 3. Getting There – Directions to the Base 4. Entering Offutt Air Force Base and Amenities

• Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel
• Offutt Air Force Base Visitor Center
• Offutt Air Force Base DEERS Office
• Offutt Air Force Base Gate Hours
• Offutt Air Force Base Commissary
• Offutt Air Force Base BX
• Offutt Air Force Base Barber Shops
• Offutt Air Force Base Post Office
• Offutt Air Force Base Finance Office
• Offutt Air Force Base Legal Office
• Offutt Air Force Base Library
• Offutt Air Force Base Hotels

5. Where Should I Live Near Offutt Air Force Base? 6. What Schools are Near Offutt Air Force Base? 7. What’s the Weather Like in Offutt Air Force Base? 8. Things to Do Near Offutt Air Force Base

COVID-19 Notice

Due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, many businesses, venues, and parks may be temporarily closed or operating under restricted hours. Therefore, a place we mention here may not currently be open or available for the time being.

Where Is Offutt Air Force Base?

Offutt AFB Visitor Control Center

SAC Gate 478 Butler Boulevard Offutt AFB, NE 68113

Phone:

1 (402) 294-7551

Hours:

• Monday-Friday:

  0730-1630

Offutt Air Force Base Map

Offutt AFB Directions

Driving Directions

From Eppley Airfield

1. Head northeast on Abbott Dr toward Avenue K
2. Make a U-turn at Avenue K
3. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left
4. Turn right onto Cass St
5. Use any lane to take the ramp onto I-480 W
6. Merge onto I-480 W
7. Keep left to stay on I-480 W
8. Keep left to continue on I-480 S/US-75 S, follow signs for F Kennedy Fwy/I-80/Des Moines E/Offutt AFB
9. Keep left to continue on US-75 S
10. Take the NE-370 exit toward Bellevue/Papillion
11. Use the middle lane to turn left onto NE-370 E
12. Continue onto Harlan Dr
13. Use the right lane to take the ramp to Offutt/Stratcom
14. Merge onto Fort Crook Rd S
15. Keep left
16. Continue onto Nelson Dr
17. Turn right

From Omaha Amtrak Station

1. Head west on Pacific St toward S 9th St
2. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto S 10th St
3. Turn right onto Frederick St
4. Turn left onto S 13th St
5. Slight right to merge onto I-80 W
6. Merge onto I-80 W
7. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 452 for US-75 S toward Bellevue
8. Keep left, follow signs for US-275/IA-92/L Street and merge onto US-75 S
9. Take the NE-370 exit toward Bellevue/Papillion
10. Use the middle lane to turn left onto NE-370 E
11. Continue onto Harlan Dr
12. Use the right lane to take the ramp to Offutt/Stratcom
13. Merge onto Fort Crook Rd S
14. Keep left
15. Continue onto Nelson Dr
16. Turn right

From Greyhound: Bus Station

1. Head west on Jackson St toward S 17th St
2. Jackson St turns slightly left and becomes St Marys Ave
3. Continue straight to stay on St Marys Ave
4. Turn left onto S 29th St
5. Take the ramp on the left onto I-480 S
6. Merge onto I-480 S
7. Keep left to continue on I-480 S/US-75 S, follow signs for F Kennedy Fwy/I-80/Des Moines E/Offutt AFB
8. Keep left to continue on US-75 S
9. Take the NE-370 exit toward Bellevue/Papillion
10. Use the middle lane to turn left onto NE-370 E
11. Continue onto Harlan Dr
12. Use the right lane to take the ramp to Offutt/Stratcom
13. Merge onto Fort Crook Rd S
14. Keep left
15. Continue onto Nelson Dr
16. Turn right

From Lincoln Airport

1. Head northwest on W Adams St
2. Turn left toward W Adams St
3. Turn left onto W Adams St
4. Turn right onto NW 12th St
5. Turn left to merge onto I-80 E/US-77 N
6. Merge onto I-80 E/US-77 N
7. Take exit 439 for NE-370 toward Papillion/Bellevue
8. Turn right onto NE-370 E
9. Continue onto Harlan Dr
10. Use the right lane to take the ramp to Offutt/Stratcom
11. Merge onto Fort Crook Rd S
12. Keep left
13. Continue onto Nelson Dr
14. Turn right

Flights To Offutt AFB

More than likely, you will be flying through Eppley Airfield, located about 11 miles from the base, since it is the closest airport to Offutt AFB. However, you might also be arriving through Lincoln Airport, located about an hour away in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska. From either airport you can grab Taxi and other car transportation services, such as Lyft and Uber, from the airport to the base.

Offutt AFB Transportation Office

Offutt AFB Household Goods/Transportation Office

705 Nelson Drive Bldg. 323C, Rm. 301 Offutt AFB, NE 68113.

Phone:

1 (402) 294-5044

Hours:

• Monday-Thursday:

  0700-1645

• Friday:

  0730-1600

• Saturday/Sunday:

  Closed

• Federal Holidays:

  Closed

Entering Offutt Air Force Base and Amenities

All drivers on base must have a valid military ID, veterans or retiree ID, a valid driver’s license, and a valid driver’s insurance card. Visitors who do not have official US Government identification must enter through one of two gates, the Kenney Gate and the STRATCOM Gate, both of which are open 24 hours. Photo identification, vehicle registration, and building number of your destination are required at the Visitor Center in order to obtain a Visitor Badge.

Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel

When arriving during normal duty hours, Monday through Friday, 0730-1630, report to the "Offutt Welcome Center" where you can arrange to meet your sponsor or get directions to your unit. Make sure to bring copies of your orders, all moving paperwork, all personnel records including dental and immunizations records, as well as all school records for any children. Make certain that you report in uniform and be aware that the in-processing procedure can take several days to complete.

Offutt AFB Visitor Center

Offutt Air Force Base Visitor Control Center

SAC Gate 478 Butler Boulevard Offutt AFB, NE 68113

Phone:

1 (402) 294-7551

Hours:

• Monday-Friday:

  0700-1600

DEERS Office Offutt AFB

Offutt AFB ID Card & DEERS Office

105 Washington Square Building #49 Bellevue, NE 68113

Phone:

1 (402) 294-5019

DEERS Office Offutt AFB Hours

• Monday-Friday:

  0800 - 1530

• Saturday/Sunday:

  Closed

• Federal Holidays:

  Closed

Offutt AFB Gate Hours

Offutt AFB has three gates on base.

• StratCom (SAC) Gate - Main Gate:

  Open 24/7

• Kenney Gate:

  Open 24/7

• Bellevue Gate:

  Mon-Fri: 0600-1400

Offutt Commissary

101 Meyer Ave. Offutt AFB, NE 68113

Phone:

1 (402) 294-6782

Offutt AFB Commissary Hours

• Monday:

  Closed

• Tuesday-Saturday

  : 0700 - 1900

• Sunday:

  0900 - 1900

Offutt BX

106 Meyer Ave. Bldg. 166 Offutt AFB, NE 68113

Phone:

1 (402) 291-9100

Offutt AFB Exchange Hours:

• Monday-Friday:

  0900 - 1800

• Saturday:

  0900 - 1800

• Sunday:

  1000 - 1700

Offutt AFB Barber Shop

106 Meyer Avenue Building 166 Offutt AFB, NE, 68113

Phone:

1 (402) 291-8521

Offutt AFB Barber Shop Hours:

• Monday-Friday:

  1000 - 1700

• Saturday:

  10:00 - 1800

• Sunday:

  Closed

Offutt AFB Post Office

906 Garland St. Offutt AFB, NE 68113

Phone:

1 (402) 292-8304

Offutt AFB Post Office Hours

• Monday-Friday:

  0900 - 1300; 1415 - 1630

• Saturday:

  1000 - 1300

• Sunday:

  Closed

Offutt AFB Finance

705 Nelson Dr. Offutt AFB, NE 68113

Phone:

1 (402) 294-2394

Offutt AFB Finance Office Hours

• Monday-Friday:

  0800 - 1500

• Saturday-Sunday:

  Closed

Offutt AFB Legal Office

23 Nelson Dr. Offutt AFB, NE 68113

Phone:

1 (402) 294-3733

Offutt AFB Legal Office Hours

• Monday-Thursday:

  0800 - 1600

• Friday:

  0800 - 1300

• Saturday-Sunday:

  Closed

Offutt AFB Library

510 Custer Drive Building #73 Offutt AFB, NE 68113

Phone:

1 (402) 294-7506

Offutt AFB Library Hours

• Monday-Thursday:

  0700 - 2400

• Friday:

  0700 - 1700

• Saturday:

  0900 - 1700

• Sunday:

  1200 - 2400

Hotels Close to Offutt AFB

Offutt AFB has several hotel selections. We’ve selected a few for you to consider if you or family members need a stay at one of the hotels near the base.

1. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellevue/Omaha

3008 Samson Way Bellevue, NE 68123

Phone:

1 (402) 292-0191

2. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Bellevue at Beardmore Event Center

3730 Raynor Pkwy Bellevue, NE 68123

Phone:

1 (402) 408-5300

3. Candlewood Suites Bellevue, an IHG Hotel

10902 S 15th St Bellevue, NE 68123

Phone:

1 (402) 932-8144

4. Surestay Plus Hotel By Best Western Omaha South

305 Fort Crook Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005

Phone:

1 (402) 293-1600

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Omaha Papillion

465 Olson Dr Papillion, NE 68046

Phone:

1 (402) 932-2700

Where To Live Near Offutt Air Force Base?

If you’re considering living on base, check out the available on-base housing options. Otherwise, read on to find out more about living off base.

Major Cities Near Offutt AFB

Offutt AFB offers many choices on where to live that will be convenient and not far from base.

Best Places to Live Near Offutt AFB

Omaha

Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska and offers residents a wide array of family-friendly neighborhoods for those who are stationed at Offutt AFB. Omaha is only about 12 miles from base and its neighborhoods offer a variety of reasonably priced rentals and homes for sale.

Council Bluffs

Council Bluffs, Iowa is a short drive across the Missouri River. Although the city is across state lines, it’s only about 15 miles from Offutt AFB. The average home in Council Bluffs is going to be about $70,000 less than the homes across the Missouri River in Omaha. Additionally, you are likely to enjoy more space and less traffic—the population of Council Bluffs is only about 62,355 whereas Omaha has a population of around 475,862.

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Offutt AFB Schools

There are a variety of local school districts available for children of those enlisted at Offutt AFB: Bellevue Public Schools, Papillion/LaVista School District, Omaha Public Schools, Plattsmouth Community Schools, Ralston Public Schools, Westside Community School District, and Millard Public Schools. Each of these districts and their schools educate children in grades kindergarten through 12. Most children that live on-base will attend Bellevue Public Schools, which is the fourth largest school district in Nebraska. However, other families chose to live in other neighborhoods off-base, in which case their children might be in the school districts of Council Bluffs, Iowa, or Murray, Springfield, or Gretna, Nebraska. Find more local school information at The Best Offutt Air Force Base Schools: Daycare – High School.

Offutt AFB Weather

On average, Offutt AFB sees 32 inches of rain per year, an average of 25 inches of snow per year, and an average of 216 sunny days per year. At Offutt AFB, there is an average of 88 days of precipitation per year. Temperatures peak at around 86 degrees in July and then drop to a low of around 12 degrees in January.

Things to Do Near Offutt AFB

With Offutt AFB less than a 20 minute drive from Omaha, the largest city in Nebraska, and only a one hour drive to Lincoln, the state’s capital and second largest city, you will never have a shortage of recreational options on the weekdays and weekends. Between these two cities, you will have your pick of multiple sporting events, parks, concert venues, museums, aquariums, movie theaters, tours, and a whole lot more.

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19 Of the Best Things to Do Near Offutt AFB

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Conclusion

Oftentimes, moving can be an overwhelming experience, but we hope that this guide will help give you a better idea of what to look forward to at Offutt AFB. We hope that you settle in quickly and begin enjoying your new life at Offutt AFB.  

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