LUKE AIR FORCE BASE: IN-DEPTH WELCOME CENTER
Home to the Air Corps Advanced Flying Schools, it trains 75% of the world’s F-35 pilots and hosts many from partner nations including Australians, Italians, Dutch, Singaporean, and Norwegians. It is also home to the 56th and 944th Fighter Wings as well as all supporting commands with 4,300 active duty, 1,300 reserve, and 1,300 civilian personnel.
Continue reading for our in-depth guide on Luke AFB to help aid you in your transition to your new post home.
- Where Is Luke Air Force Base?
- Luke AFB Map View
- Getting There – Directions to Luke Air Force Base
- Entering Luke AFB and Base Amenities
- Where Should I Live Near Luke AFB?
- What Schools are Near Luke AFB?
- What’s the Weather Like in Luke AFB?
- Things to Do Near Luke AFB
Where Is Luke Air Force Base?
Located in Glendale, Arizona, west of the city of Phoenix, approximately a 30-minute drive from the center of town or Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Glendale has a population of around 250,700 and is in the country of Maricopa, home to 4.3 million residents.Luke AFB
South Gate, Bldg 879 Luke Air Force Base, AZ 85309Phone
: 1 (623) 856-4768Luke AFB Map
Directions to Luke Air Force Base
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Transportation
There is no base shuttle. If arriving without a car, your sponsor should be responsible for arranging your pickup.Driving Directions to Luke Air Force Base
If Driving West on I-10 or from the Airport
- Take I-10 West for 14 miles
- Take exit 133B for AZ-101 Loop N
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 7B toward Glendale Ave
- Continue on Glendale Ave then turn right onto N Litchfield Rd
If Driving East on I-10
- Following I-10 East, take exit 124A for AZ-303 Loop N
- Continue onto AZ-303 Loop N/Arizona State Route 303 N for 5 miles
- Take exit 110B toward Northern Pkwy
- Continue onto Northern Pkwy
- Take exit 3 for Litchfield Rd and turn right
Luke AFB Transportation Office
7383 N Litchfield Rd, Bldg 1150 Luke Air Force Base, AZ, 85309Phone
: 1 (623) 856-6425 or 1 (623) 856-6424Luke Air Force Base Transportation Office Hours
Monday through Friday
- 0800 - 1500
Entering Luke AFB and Base Amenities
If you do not have a valid military ID, you may have to stop at the visitor control centers to gain installation access. Click here for more information on the visitor control centers at Luke AFB.Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel
Check-in at your Unit Personnel Office (UPO) on the first floor of Bldg 1150.Luke AFB Finance Office
7383 North Litchfield Road Building #1150. Luke Air Force Base, AZ, 85309Luke AFB Visitors Center
New military personnel checking in should report to the gaining unit in the Personnel Office in Building 1150. In-processing is conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 0900. Be sure to bring personnel records, including your medical and dental records, and financial paperwork for reimbursement of travel. If arriving after hours, you can check in at the arrival point at the Fighter Country Inn.Fighter Country Inn
7012 N Bong Lane, Bldg 660 Luke Air Force Base, AZ 85309Phone
: 1 (623) 856-3941Luke AFB Visitors Center
South Gate Building 879 Luke Air Force Base, AZ 85309Phone
: 1 (623) 856-4768Luke AFB DEERS Office
This office serves all the functions of the pass & ID processing center, DEERS, RAPIDS, and ID card issuing. When checking in for in-processing you can take care of everything here. You can schedule an appointment for DEERS and RAPIDS here. However, walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday 0800-1500, except Wednesday when their hours are 0800-1300.Luke AFB Pass & ID / DEERS / ID/CAC Card Processing
7383 N Litchfield Rd, Bldg 1150 Luke Air Force Base, AZ 85309Phone
: 1 (623) 856-7875 - ID Card Section & 1 (623) 856-7832 (Pass & ID Section)Luke AFB Pass & ID Processing Appointment Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
– 0800-1600Wednesday
- 0800-1300Saturday & Sunday
- Closed
Luke AFB Gate Hours
Gate hours and status can be found here. Pass and ID Office Phone Number: 1 (623) 449-0865 / 0867South Gate (Main Gate)
– Open 24/7North Gate - Outbound Only
- Monday through Friday 0600-0800 Inbound/Outbound & 1445-1700 Outbound OnlyLightning Gate
- 0500-2100
Luke AFB Commissary
Shopping for groceries, home items, clothes, and electronics is easy and convenient with the Exchange and Commissary located right next to each other right on base!Luke Air Force Base Commissary
7175 N 138th Ave Glendale, AZ 85307Phone
: 1 (623) 935-3822Luke AFB Commissary Hours
Sunday
- 0900-1800Monday through Saturday
- 0900-2000
Luke AFB BX
7071 N 138th Ave, Bldg 1540 Glendale, AZ 85309Phone
: 1 (623) 935-2671Luke AFB Post Exchange Hours
Monday through Saturday
– 0830-1930Sunday
– 1000-1800
Luke AFB Barber Shops
Main Exchange Barber Shop
7071 N 138th Ave, Bldg 1540 Luke Air Force Base, AZ 96853Phone
: 1 (623) 249-6789Hours
:Monday through Friday
– 0900-1700Saturday & Sunday
– 1000-1600
Stylique Salon
7071 N 138th Ave, Bldg 1540 Luke Air Force Base, AZ 96853Phone
: 1 (623) 533-3895Hours
:Tuesday through Saturday
– 0900-1700Sunday and Monday
– Closed
Luke AFB Post Office
Get your letters and packages delivered where they need to go properly and on time with the help of the Luke AFB Post Office.Luke AFB Post Office
14032 W Mustang St, Bldg 545 Luke Air Force Base, AZ 96853Phone
: 1 (800) 275-8777Hours
:Monday through Friday
– 0800-1315 & 1430-1600
Luke AFB Finance Office
Financial services and assistance are available to all personnel on the installation.Hickam Accounting & Finance Office
7383 N Litchfield Rd, Bldg 1150 Luke Air Force Base, AZ 85309Phone
: 1 (623) 856-7028Hours
:Monday through Friday
- 0830-1500
Luke AFB Legal Office
Active duty, dependents, and retirees are eligible for legal assistance in the following areas: notarization, powers of attorney, estate planning, wills, guardianship, divorce, dependent support, adoption, name change, debt, taxation, immigration, citizenship, Service Member’s Civil Relief Act, and Consumer Affairs.Region Legal Service Office
7383 N Litchfield Rd, 2nd Floor, Bldg 1150 Luke Air Force Base, AZ 85309Phone
: 1 (623) 856-6937 (for appointments) or 1 (623) 856-6901Region Legal Service Office Hours
Monday through Wednesday
– 0830-1630Thursday
- 1030-1630Friday through Sunday
- Closed
Luke AFB Library
The base library features special collections, transition assistance programs, online databases, and digital resources as well as children’s story times and book discussions.Luke AFB Library
7424 N Homer Dr, Bldg 219 Luke Air Force Base, AZ 85309Phone
: 1 (623) 4856-7191Hours
:Monday
- 0930-1930Tuesday through Friday
- 0930-1730Friday & Saturday
- 1000-1600Sunday
- Closed
Luke AFB Hotels
Fighter Country Inn
7012 N Bong Lane, Bldg 660 Luke Air Force Base, AZ 85309Phone
: 1 (623) 856-3941
Hot Tip: Download MyBaseGuide’s Luke Air Force Base Military Relocation Guide for information about hotels nearby.
Where Should I Live Near Luke AFB?
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.Cities Near Luke Air Force Base
Luke AFB is in the city of Glendale and just 30 minutes west of Phoenix. With a population of over a quarter million people in Glendale and Phoenix with more than 1.6 million, there are plenty of places to live, shop, dine, and things to do.Best Places to Live Near Luke AFB
Glendale
Glendale is a great place to live due to its nice neighborhoods, entertaining and historic districts, and proximity to the base.Phoenix
Even Phoenix is a very viable option as it is only 22 miles from the base.
Hot Tip: Look for Luke Air Force Base homes and apartments for rent or sale, and find BAH, PCS, TLA & ETS military housing information at AHRN.com.
Luke AFB Schools
Luke has no DoD school on base. However, there are dozens of schools in the surrounding areas. Students who live on base will usually attend Dysart Unified School District or Litchfield Elementary School District, depending on their housing area. Avondale Elementary School District is the third option. For more information, contact the School Liaison Officer at the Airman & Family Readiness Center.Luke AFB School Liaison Officer
Airman & Family Readiness Center
7282 N 137th Ave, Bldg 1113 Luke Air Force Base, AZ 85309Phone
: 1 (623) 856-6378
Luke AFB Weather
Being in southern Arizona, the weather is typical of an arid, desert climate. The summers are very hot with temperatures reaching as high as 110 degrees during the day, however, the humidity remains low, which helps with the relative heat index. Nights are cooler but remain in the low 80s.
Winters are cool with lows in the high 40s and highs in the high 60s. Spring temperatures gradually rise from February to May ending the season with lows around 70 and highs around 100. During fall, the temperatures drop quickly from the sweltering summer heat to lows in the high 40s and highs in the mid 60s by November.
Rain is very rare and the days are mostly sunny and clear year round. Winds are usually fairly calm and rarely stronger than 8 miles per hour. Expect dry air and constant sun so you’ll want to stay well hydrated and always use sunscreen and carry a hat.
To find out more in-depth weather information visit our blog Luke Air Force Base Weather: What To Expect When Moving Here.
Things to Do Near Luke AFB
Outdoor Activities
Thunderbird Conservation Park is a 1,185-acre park of beautiful desert hiking and climbing just west of the base. You can also explore the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve, home to more than 1,500 Native American petroglyphs of the Hohokam people.Sports and Concerts
State Farm Stadium is the home of the Arizona Cardinals and hosts many other events like concerts for huge musical acts.Desert Diamond Arena is an arena that also hosts lacrosse games and major concert events!
Shopping and Entertainment
Located just a few minutes away from the stadium, a great spot for all sorts of diversions is the Westgate Entertainment District. This outdoor complex features shops, dining, theaters, bars, and outdoor entertainment in a beautiful al fresco setting. You can also check out the Glendale Historic District for antique shopping!Suggested Read:
20 Of the Best Things to Do on Luke Air Force Base
Restaurants Near Luke AFB
Glendale and the surrounding areas have no shortage of great restaurants to try. Here are just the top three recommended by TripAdvisor for the areas around Luke AFB.1. Ajo Al’s
7458 W Bell Rd Glendale, AZ 85308Phone
: 1 (623) 334-9899 Southwestern food with dog-friendly outdoor seating! Ajo Al's has a full bar, sizzling fajitas, tacos, and fresh guacamole, which makes this a great choice!2. Bobby Q
8501 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85051Phone
: 1 (602) 995-5982 Everything from pub food, wings, steak, pizza, barbecue, and southwest egg rolls can be in Bobby Q. A great place for a family dinner or a big night out with friends.3. The Spicery in Our 1985 Home
7141 N 59th Ave Glendale, AZ 85301Phone
: 1 (623) 937-6534 Located in the historic Catlin Court, this restaurant the Spicery in Our 1985 Home is one of the oldest homes in the area, built in 1895. Enjoy a lunch or brunch in this charming historic setting which is particularly lovely during the winter holidays.
Looking to explore more options? Check out 16 of the Best Luke Air Force Base Restaurants.
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Explore All the Activities You Can Do at Luke Air Force Base!
Being located in the suburbs of a major US city makes this base a great place to be stationed and raise a family. Doing your research before arriving is the best way to get your feet under you before any move. We hope this guide will help get you and your family settled quickly so you can get out, explore, and enjoy the beautiful desert sunsets!Suggested reads
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Updated by Allison Kirschbaum
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