SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB: IN-DEPTH WELCOME CENTER

Introduction

Welcome to your new home at Seymour Johnson AFB, home of the 4th Fighter Wing and 916th Air Refueling Wing! Upon arrival, you’ll find yourself in the southeast section of Goldsboro, North Carolina, a medium-sized quintessential Southern town with a moderate cost of living. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base currently has over 530 active duty officers and 3,800 enlisted personnel and their families stationed here. The 4th Fighter Wing is the host unit at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and accomplishes its training and operational missions with F-15E Strike Eagles. Two of the wings’ fighter squadrons are operational units, capable of deploying worldwide on short notice and immediately generating combat power. The other squadrons are responsible for training all F-15E aircrews for the Air Force. The 916th ARW, a tenant unit at Seymour, is an Air Force Reserve Command Wing under Air Mobility Command. It is assigned 10 KC-135R Stratotankers. The 4th Fighter Wing, “Fourth But First,” has always led the way in the defense of our great nation. Continue reading for our in-depth guide so you can get to know your new base and its surrounding communities.

1. Where Is Seymour Johnson AFB?
2. Google Map View
3. Directions to the Base
4. Entering the Base and Amenities
   • Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel
   • Seymour Johnson AFB Visitor Center
   • Seymour Johnson AFB DEERS Office
   • Seymour Johnson AFB Gate Hours
   • Seymour Johnson AFB Commissary
   • Seymour Johnson AFB Exchange
   • Seymour Johnson AFB Barber Shop
   • Seymour Johnson AFB Post Office
   • Seymour Johnson AFB Finance Office
   • Seymour Johnson AFB Legal Office
   • Seymour Johnson AFB Library
   • Seymour Johnson AFB Hotels
5. Where Should I Live Near Seymour AFB?
6. What Schools are Near Seymour AFB?
7. What’s the Weather Like in Seymour AFB?
8. Things to Do Near Seymour Johnson AFB

Where Is Seymour Johnson Air Force Located?

Main Gate - Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Visitor Center

1050 Wright Brothers Ave. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC 27531

Phone

: 1 (919) 722-1343

Seymour Johnson AFB Map

Directions to Seymour Johnson AFB

With major highways running along the base in every direction (waterfront portions aside), getting to and from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is no sweat.

Driving Directions to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

Whether you’re coming from the north or south, the easiest way to reach Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is via I-795. Your GPS navigation may lead you to Slocumb gate, which is open weekdays from 0600 to 1800. If you arrive during off hours, enter “Seymour Johnson Berkeley Gate” as a search term when looking up directions.

1. From the highway, take the West Elm Street exit.
2. Continue east for a little over 3 miles.
3. West Elm Street turns left and becomes South Berkeley Boulevard.
4. This brings you to the Main Gate and Visitor’s Center.

Greyhound Station

The Goldsboro Greyhound station sits right in the middle of town and not far from the base itself. Tickets are not sold at the location so they must be purchased online or elsewhere.

Amtrak Station

The nearest Amtrak connecting station is the GWTA Transfer Center in Goldsboro. The closest rail station is the Selma-Smithfield station in Selma, North Carolina, approximately 40 miles away.

Flights to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

There are a number of small and regional airports near Seymour Johnson, but the closest major is the Raleigh-Durham International Airport in nearby Raleigh. It’s a little over an hour by car to the base and there’s also a Greyhound station in Raleigh that can bring you to Goldsboro in about the same amount of time.

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Transportation Office

Military Personnel Element (Customer Service)

1600 Wright Brothers Ave., Bldg. 3010 Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC 27531

Phone

: 1 (919) 722-8702

Transportation Office Hours

• Monday through Friday

  - 0800 to 1530

Entering Seymour Johnson AFB and Base Amenities

In order to gain access to the installation, you must have valid identification. To register your vehicle, a current driver's license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration is required. If you are driving a rental car, proceed directly to the gate and be prepared to show valid identification credentials and rental car documents. Call the Visitors Center at 1 (919) 722-1343 for assistance.

Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel

Newly assigned service members arriving at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base during normal duty hours are required to report to their unit admin section first to receive their unit's in-processing checklist and Duty Information Worksheet. Newcomers must also attend the Military Personnel in-processing on the first available day after they arrive. The in-processing is held at 1330 every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in Bldg. 3010. You must bring your sealed packet from your last base, BAS Form (AF Form 220), and Duty Information Worksheet to this appointment. Your unit admin section should be able to assist you with obtaining these forms.

Welcome Center

1050 Wright Brothers Ave. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC 27530

Phone

: 1 (919) 722-1343

Seymour Johnson AFB Visitor Center

1050 Wright Brothers Ave. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC 27531

Phone

: 1 (919) 722-1343

Visitor Center Hours

• Open 24/7

DEERS Seymour Johnson AFB

The Seymour Johnson Air Force Base DEERS Office assists members with the issuance and renewal of ID cards and updating awards/decorations. Appointments are highly recommended but walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis. More information and appointments can be found here.

DEERS Office

Bldg. 3010, Suite 1 Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27534

Phone

: 1 (919) 722-8702

DEERS Office Hours

• Monday through Friday

  - 0830 - 1530

Seymour Johnson AFB Gate Hours

There are three gates that provide access to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

• Berkeley Gate (Main Gate)

  - Open 24/7.

• Slocumb Gate

  - Open 0600 to 1800 Monday through Friday.

• Oak Forest Gate

  - Open 0600 to 1800 Monday through Friday.

Seymour Johnson Commissary

The Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Commissary lets you save your hard-earned dollars when shopping for groceries. In-store amenities and specialties include an ATM, self-service bagging lanes, a bakery, a deli and more.

Seymour Johnson AFB Commissary

1310 Edwards St. Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27534

Phone

: 1 (919) 722-0321

Seymour Johnson AFB Commissary Hours

• Tuesday through Saturday

  - 0900 to 1900

• Sunday

  - 1200 to 1800

Seymour Johnson AFB Exchange

The Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Exchange gives you the opportunity to save on thousands of products, including brand name electronics, handbags, jewelry, clothing and more.

Seymour Johnson AFB Exchange

1350 Edwards St., Bldg. 3735 Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27534

Phone

: 1 (919) 735-8511

Seymour Johnson AFB Exchange Hours

• Monday through Saturday

  - 0900 to 1800

• Sunday

  - 1100 to 1800

Seymour Johnson AFB Barber Shop

There is one barber shop on base at the Exchange. Call for more information.

Barber Shop

Bldg. 3735

Phone

: 1 (919) 735-9442

Hours

• Monday through Saturday

  - 0830 to 1700

• Sunday

  - Closed

Seymour Johnson AFB Post Office

There is one main post office where service personnel can send and receive mail.

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Post Office

1800 Wright Brothers Ave. Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27531

Phone

: 1 (800) 275-4280

Hours

:

• Monday through Friday

  - 0830 to 1700

Seymour Johnson AFB Finance Office

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base offers a Personal Financial Readiness Program for active duty service members, their family members, National Guard and reservists, retirees, and civilian personnel. The services are by appointment only, through the Airman & Family Readiness Center. The center offers information, education, and counseling to enhance personal money management.

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Airman & Family Readiness Center

1500 Vermont Garrison, Bldg. 3801 Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27531

Phone

: 1 (919) 722-1123

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Airman & Family Readiness Center Office Hours

• Monday through Friday

  - 0800 to 1600

• Weekends, holidays and down days

  - Closed

Seymour Johnson AFB Legal Office

The Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Legal Office offers a full spectrum of legal support to active duty, reservists and National Guard service members, retirees who are entitled to retired or retainer pay, and dependents. Services include credit and debt issues, immigration, domestic issues, landlord and tenant rights, wills, and help with purchasing a home or vehicle. Call to make an appointment.

4th Fighter Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate

1600 Wright Brothers Avenue, Suite 265 Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27531

Phone

: 1 (919) 722-5825

4th Fighter Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate Office Hours

• Monday through Friday

  - 0730 to 1630

• Saturday and Sunday

  - Closed

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Library

The Seymour Johnson AFB Library provides resources and programs delivering mission-essential information, academic research and quality of life enhancement for adults and children. 1520 Goodson St. Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27531

Phone

: 1 (919) 722-5322

Library Hours

• Monday through Thursday

  - 1000 to 2000

• Friday

  - 1000 to 1800

• Saturday

  - 1000 to 1700

• Sunday, holidays and the day after Thanksgiving

  - Closed

Hotels Near Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro NC

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base has one hotel on base for temporary lodging while you get settled into your new assignment. The hotel offers guests (limited) pet-friendly accommodations and a smoke-free environment. Enjoy amenities like complimentary coffee, hot chocolate and tea, playgrounds for the kids to enjoy, free laundry machines, and more. The front desks are open 24/7, though check-in starts at 1400 and checkout is at 1100. To make reservations, visit Southern Pines Inn.

Southern Pines Inn

1235 Wright Brothers Ave. Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27531

Phone

: 1 (919) 722-0385

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Where Should I Live Near Seymour Johnson 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 Seymour Johnson AFB

There are several major cities near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, like Raleigh and Fayetteville. Most people stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base choose to live in Goldsboro. It’s more affordable, less crowded and the convenience of a larger city is just a short drive away.

Best Places to Live Near Seymour Johnson AFB

Goldsboro, NC

While there might be other places to live near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base — like Brogden, Fork Township, Indian Springs Township and Stoney Creek Township, to name a few — none have more to offer than Goldsboro. Goldsboro is home to roughly 37,000 people and is the principal city in the Goldsboro, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is best known for being the home of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and is a popular destination for military personnel looking to live close to where they work. Goldsboro is situated just over an hour southeast of Raleigh but there’s no need to leave town to find things to pass the time. People enjoy hitting up one of the several championship golf courses in the area. The city also boasts 12 community parks, two pools and a man-made beach and ATV park to enjoy practically year-round thanks to the warm weather. And if things are a little too hot for your taste, you can always take a quick drive to the coast to cool off.

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Seymour Johnson AFB Schools

There are no DOD schools at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base area to serve your child. Children living on base will attend Meadow Lane Elementary, Greenwood Middle School or Eastern Wayne High School in Wayne County. Children living off post will have a number of Wayne County schools to choose from, both public and private. North Carolina adopted the nation’s Common Core standards in 2010. The national standards ensure your children will be able to transition easily to schools in the area. No matter where they go, they will have access to the finest education possible. And if your child requires a little extra help transitioning to their new school, there are a number of programs available. The Seymour Johnson Air Force Base School Liaison Officer can help make life a little easier by providing resources and immediate connections.

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Weather

Given its location near numerous rivers and waterways in the southern United States, you can expect the climate at Seymour Johnson to be humid, muggy and pretty warm year-round. But the region does get its fair share of wet and cold weather.

Spring

Though March often starts a little on the chillier side (mid 60s), spring is typically warmer with some days reaching the high 70s. There’s usually a chance of rain on the horizon, but you should be able to enjoy plenty of sunny days through May.

Summer

By the end of spring, the daily temperature is typically in the high 70s to mid 80s and it continues to get hotter as summer goes on, usually peaking in July. The chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms also goes way up as the weather gets hotter so you’ll want to prepare for humidity as well as the heat.

Fall

The temperature will start to cool down once fall rolls around but this season is as mild as the springs are. The average high doesn’t even start to dip below 50 until the middle of November. And the chance of rain drops off dramatically after summer turns to fall.

Winter

One of the best things about living in the South are the mild winters. Sure, temperatures can hit the high 20s and low 30s at night but daytime temps are quite a bit warmer, with some days averaging in the 70s. Just make sure you grab a jacket or wear layers to be prepared when the sun goes down.

Things to Do Near Seymour Johnson AFB

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is situated at the perfect spot in the South. It’s close enough to hit up big cities like Raleigh for the food scene, Winston-Salem for the music scene or Fayetteville for the sports scene, and it’s a quick drive to Wilmington where you can enjoy the beach scene. There’s also the typical outdoor stuff you’d expect from a semi-coastal area: fishing, hiking, picnicking, boating, swimming. And you can’t forget about the North Carolina BBQ. There’s a whole trail of 21 pits you HAVE to visit and try for yourself to see who does it best. Not to mention the recreation and entertainment options available on post thanks to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Force Support Squadron.

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Conclusion

While it can be quite a challenge moving to a new location, there are great benefits to living in the South. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base’s close proximity to the Atlantic, amazing BBQ and Southern cuisine, a multitude of patriotism and that good ol’ Southern charm are all great reasons to love your new home. Take advantage of the weather (it’s rarely cold) and enjoy your time off outside at one of the many parks and beaches, or take in a round of golf. While at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, you’ll have the chance to train with some of our country’s best Airmen and the great location makes it easy to enjoy everything your new home has to offer.  

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