MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE: IN-DEPTH WELCOME CENTER
By Sarah Jaudon
Introduction
Welcome to Mountain Home Air Force Base, proud home of the 366th Fighter Wing, which reports to Air Combat Command, nicknamed the "Gunfighters." The mission of the 366th Fighter Wing is to enhance readiness, take care of airmen and their families, build trust, and develop leaders. Today, the 366th Fighter Wing includes the firepower of F-15E Strike Eagles and the Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15SSG. The population boasts 3,173 active duty, 3,900 dependents (children and spouses), 10,000+ retirees, 406 GS civilians, and 176 NAF civilians. The Mountain Home AFB sits on 7,500 sq miles of the high desert landscape. PCSing may seem overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. Continue reading for our in-depth guide on Mountain Home AFB to assist you in your transition to your new home. 1. Where Is Mountain Home Air Force Base? 2. Google Map View 3. Getting There – Directions to the Base 4. Entering Mountain Home Air Force Base and Amenities- Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel
- Mountain Home Air Force Base Visitor Center
- Mountain Home Air Force Base DEERS Office
- Mountain Home Air Force Base Gate Hours
- Mountain Home Air Force Base Commissary
- Mountain Home Air Force Base BX
- Mountain Home Air Force Base Barber Shops
- Mountain Home Air Force Base Post Office
- Mountain Home Air Force Base Finance Office
- Mountain Home Air Force Base Legal Office
- Mountain Home Air Force Base Library
- Mountain Home Air Force Base Hotels
Where Is Mountain Home AFB?
Located in southwestern Idaho in Elmore County on a high desert plateau between two large mountain ranges at an elevation of 2,996 ft above sea level. Mountain Home AFB is situated about 50 miles southeast of Boise and 95 miles northwest of Twin Falls, Idaho.Mountain Home AFB
575 Gunfighter Avenue Building 180 366 FSS/FSFR Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648 Phone: 1 (208) 828-2111Mountain Home AFB Map
Mountain Home AFB Directions
Boise Airport Transportation
There is only one airport within 60 miles of the base and that is the Boise Airport. Arrange for your sponsor to pick you up as there is no means of public transportation from the airport to the base other than limited taxi service which is very expensive. If you find yourself without transportation, call the Command Post at 208-828-5800 for assistance.Driving Directions To Mountain Home AFB
No matter which direction you come from, take Idaho Interstate 84.From Boise International Airport (BOI)
The closest airport to Mountain Home Air Force Base is Boise International Airport which is located approximately 50 miles from the base. There are limited shuttle services from the airport to MHAFB. Contact the Mountain Home Shuttle Service at 1 (208) 580-1887 for transportation.By Vehicle
1. I-84 West From Twin Falls - Take Exit 95 toward Mountain Home/Fairfield onto American Legion. Continue down American Legion (about 2 miles) to a one-way left turn onto Main Street. Continue on Main Street, which turns into ID-67 for approximately 10 miles to the front gate of MHAFB. 2. I-84 East From Boise - Take Exit 90 toward Mountain Home/Bruneau onto ID-51. Continue on ID-51 for about 7 miles through the town of Mountain Home. ID-51 will turn into ID-67; continue for approximately 10 miles to the front gate of MHAFB. If you are traveling with non-id-card holders in a separate vehicle, they must have a federally accepted STAR license, insurance, and registration and check-in at the front gate Visitor Center on the right-hand side of the gate.Mountain Home AFB Transportation Office
Traffic Management Office (TMO) Household Goods
366 Gunfighter Ave. Bldg. 512, Suite 135, Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648Phone:
1 (208) 828-1466Hours:
Monday-Friday:
0900-1500.
Entering Mountain Home Air Force Base and Amenities
Guards will conduct a 100% ID check at all gates. All visitors must have a valid military ID or proceed to the visitor control center for a pass.Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel
If you arrive at Mountain Home AFB by commercial means, you should call your sponsor from the Visitor Center, at the main gate. Your sponsor or unit representative will arrange transportation onto the base or the base taxi can be reached at 1 (208) 828-2215. If you arrive by taxi, the taxi driver must be sponsored onto the installation by the military member through the Visitor Center, Monday through Friday 0730 to 1630 excluding holidays and family days. Outside of the hours listed above, visitor passes may be obtained at the main gate or call 1 (208) 828-2256 for assistance. Your sponsor can be a valuable help to you during your in-processing and should be the first person you contact when you arrive here. Your sponsor will be able to answer many of your questions about the base and the local community, as well as in-processing. In-processing sign-in takes place with your unit Command Support Staff during normal duty hours. All of your processing and mandatory appointments will be scheduled for you through your CSS. In most cases, your base orientation and training program will be completed within 15 workdays after your arrival. Military Personnel Section customer service section Building 512 suite 137 is the focal point for personnel information and serves as an initial point of contact between you and other MPS offices. The customer service staff can also provide information and/or assistance with applications for humanitarian reassignment/deferment, permissive reassignment, application for separation, assignment preferences as well as ID card applications, and other personnel-related services. If you arrive after duty hours or on the weekend report to the Sagebrush Inn for temporary housing and more detailed information on what to do.Sagebrush Inn
875 Falcon Street Bldg. 2320 Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648Phone:
1 (208) 828-5200 Ensure you hand-carry your important documents such as marriage certificate, permanent change of station orders, household good inventories, birth certificates, school records, children's shot records, and anything you do not want to be lost or destroyed.Mountain Home AFB Visitor Center
Virtual Visitor Control Center
Bldg. 5400 Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648Phone:
1 (208) 828-6022Hours:
Monday-Friday:
0730-1630- Outside of business hours call 1 (208) 828-2256 for assistance.
DEERS Mountain Home AFB
Customer Service, ID Cards, and DEERS
366 Gunfighter Ave. Bldg. 512 Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648Phone:
1 (208) 828-2133DEERS Mountain Home AFB Hours
Walk-ins Hours:
Monday-Friday:
0730-1630
Military Personnel Flight:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
0730-1600Tuesday, Thursday:
0830-1530
Mountain Home AFB Gate Hours
Mountain Home AFB has two gates. The Grand View Gate is open 24 hours and located off Grand View Hwy. The Main Gate is currently closed until further notice, but its Visitor Center is still open and operating as normal. Check here for gate updates.Main Gate:
Currently closedGrand View Gate:
Open 24/7
Mountain Home AFB Commissary
Pick up groceries on base at the Mountain Home AFB Commissary. Always affordable and convenient.Mountain Home AFB Commissary
615 Gunfighter Ave. Bldg. 2706 Mountain Home AFB, ID, 83648Phone:
1 (208) 828-2163Mountain Home AFB Commissary Hours
Tuesday-Friday:
1000-1900Saturday-Monday:
1000-1800
Mountain Home AFB BX
Mountain Home AFB Main Exchange
625 Gunfighter Ave. Bldg. 2700 Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648Phone:
1 (208) 832-4353Mountain Home AFB BX Hours
Monday-Saturday:
0900-1800Sunday:
1100-1800Holidays:
1000-1600
Mountain Home AFB Barber Shop
Barber Shop
Located inside the main exchange 625 Gunfighter Ave. Bldg. 2700 Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648Phone:
1 (208) 832-7191Hours:
Monday-Thursday:
0800-1630Friday:
0830-1600Saturday & Sunday:
Closed
Mountain Home AFB Post Office
Get your letters and packages delivered where they need to go properly and on time with the help of the Mountain Home AFB Post Office.Mountain Home AFB Post Office
300 Gunfighter Ave Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648Phone:
1 (208) 832-7008Hours:
Monday-Friday:
1100-1600Saturday & Sunday:
Closed
Mountain Home AFB Finance Office
You can skip the long wait in their customer service lobby by booking an appointment. They will pair you with the right team member, who specializes in the area you require assistance. The Cashiers cage is open “every other Tuesday” from 0930-1130 for collections and debt repaymentFinance Customer Service
366 Gunfighter Ave. Bldg. 512 Suite 1144 Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648Phone:
1 (208) 828-2046Hours:
Finance is open for appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Availability for walk-ins is on Tuesdays from 0900-1300.Mountain Home AFB Legal Office
The MHAFB legal office is available to provide legal assistance to all active-duty members and their dependents, as well as the retiree population in the Idaho region. Call the number below to schedule an appointment.Available assistance includes:
- will preparation
- powers of attorney
- notary services
- advice on leases
- contracts
- marriage dissolution
- other civil legal problems of a personal nature
- claims for personal property damages from PCSing
Legal Office
366 Gunfighter Ave Bldg 512 Suite 432 Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648Phone:
1 (208) 828-2238Hours:
Call to schedule an appointment.
Mountain Home AFB Library
Mountain Home AFB Library
480 5th Ave. Bldg. 2610 Suite 100 Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648Phone:
1(208) 828-2326Hours:
Tuesday - Friday:
1000-1800Saturday:
1200-1700Sundays, Mondays, Family Days & Federal Holidays:
Closed
Mountain Home AFB Hotels
Sagebrush Inn
875 Falcon Street Bldg. 2320 Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648Phone:
1 (208) 828-5200
Hot Tip: Download MyBaseGuide’s Mountain Home Air Force Base Military Relocation Guide for information about hotels nearby.
Where To Live Near Mountain Home 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.Cities Near Mountain Home Air Force Base
There are several cities near Mountain Air Force Base: Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Kuna, Grand View, Mountain Home, and Glenns Ferry. Most of these cities are over 40 miles from the base with the exception of Mountain Home which is only 12 miles from base.Best Places to Live Near Mountain Home Air Force Base
Mountain Home, ID
Mountain Home is the largest city in Elmore County, Idaho, with a current population of 11,000 people. The town was originally just a post office stop, but with the addition of the railroad through the area, the town grew more rapidly. Located just 12 miles from the Mountain Home Air Force Base, the town is a popular location for military personnel and civilians who are looking for a place to live that is just a short distance from work.
Hot Tip: Look for Mountain Home AFB homes and apartments for rent or sale, and find BAH, PCS, TLA & ETS military housing information at AHRN.com.
Mountain Home AFB Schools
Most students will attend school in the Mountain Home School District near base. Although these are all public schools, Mountain Home AFB Primary School is located on base. All others are off base in the greater Mountain Home and Pine, Idaho, area; children will be provided with bus service if living over 1.5 miles from school. For more information on schools, districts, and required documents for registering a new student, call the Mountain Home School District at 1 (208) 587-2580. Or, call the MH AFB School Liaison Officer at 1 (208) 828-2458.Mountain Home AFB Primary
Mountain Home School District 193Phone:
1 (208) 832-4651Bruneau Elementary
Bruneau-Grand View Joint School District # 365Phone:
1 (208) 845-2492Grand View Elementary
Bruneau-Grand View Joint School District # 365Phone:
1 (208) 834-2775West Elementary
Mountain Home School District 193Phone:
1 (208) 587-2595North Elementary
Mountain Home School District 193Phone:
1 (208) 587-2585East Elementary
Mountain Home School District 193Phone:
1 (208) 587-2575Rimrock Jr./Sr. High
Bruneau-Grand View Joint School District # 365Phone:
1 (208) 834-2260Bennett Mountain High School
Mountain Home School District 193Phone:
1 (208) 587-3837Mountain Home Sr. High School
Mountain Home School District 193Phone:
1 (208) 587-2570Hacker Middle School
Mountain Home School District 193Phone:
1 (208) 587-2500Mountain Home Jr. High
Mountain Home School District 193Phone:
1 (208) 587-2590
Mountain Home AFB Weather
Mountain Home Air Force Base is approximately 3,000 feet above sea level, the climate has its ups and downs with summer high temperatures ranging from 85-100 degrees and lows hovering between 45-60 degrees. Winter high temperatures average 45 degrees, with lows averaging about 24 degrees. The summers are short, hot, arid, and mostly clear and the winters are very cold, dry, and partly cloudy. Be sure to keep a light jacket in your car for those cool summer nights, and invest in a warm winter jacket for those occasional snowy days.
Mountain Home AFB Things to Do
Although Mountain Home AFB may seem a bit isolated, Idaho has a lot to offer; and the 366th Force Support Squadron knows how to find it. From whitewater rafting the Payette and Snake Rivers to snowmobiling next to bison in Yellowstone National Park, the Outdoor Adventure Program is ready to serve. Perhaps you’d like to meet friends for lunch, check out a good book, or train for the next marathon. The FSS operates the library, Gunfighter Club, Youth Center, swimming pool, golf course, and much more. For more information on what is happening around the base check out our things to do and restaurant articles!
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Conclusion
PCSing to a new area can be confusing so we hope this in-depth guide has given you a little peace-knowing what to expect on your new journey. Your unit sponsor and the on base resources listed above are a great place to start for any questions you may have. We hope this guide helped get you pointed in the right direction for a smooth transition. Check out MyBaseGuide.com for more information on Mountain Home Air Force Base. Welcome to Idaho!The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
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