The 122nd Fighter Wing is an active Indiana Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force installation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is next to Fort Wayne International Airport and operates F-16 fighter aircraft. This guide covers contacts, visitor access, services, lodging, medical care, and public amenities.

Base Overview

Official name 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base
Military branch Indiana Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force
Base status Active
Street address 3005 West Ferguson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809-3158
Main phone number 260-478-3700
Official website 122nd Fighter Wing official website

Location and Directions

The wing is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, next to Fort Wayne International Airport. Official sources list the base address but do not provide detailed public driving directions. Use the street address when planning your trip.

Visitor Information

Access rules and visitor requirements are not fully listed on the public pages. Contact the installation or Security Forces before you travel. Pass and ID services are available Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.; appointments at other times may be arranged by calling 260-478-3443. The Pass and ID phone number is 260-478-3234.

Housing and Lodging

No public information about on-base housing was identified. Billeting information is listed for unit members; call 260-478-3316 for details.

Facilities and Services

The base directory is available at 260-478-3210. Several support offices use separate phone numbers.

Service Contact Details
DEERS and ID cards 260-478-3173 Building 780, Room 131; appointments are required
Finance 260-478-3121 Finance support
Legal 260-478-3317 Legal support
Chaplain 260-478-3315 Chaplain support

Airman and Family Readiness can help with employment, relocation, deployment, financial readiness, transition support, family readiness, and information and referrals. Call 260-478-3409. Call 911 for emergencies; Fire and Emergency Services can be reached at 260-478-3293.

Schools and Childcare

Airman and Family Readiness lists Child and Youth Programs as an available support area. Call 260-478-3409 for information. No installation-operated schools or specific school-assignment details were identified.

Medical Services

The 122nd Fighter Wing Medical Group handles records, scheduling, medical appointments, readiness questions, public health, and bioenvironmental services. The reviewed installation medical page does not describe emergency-care or hospital services.

Service Phone Main help
Medical administration 260-478-3326 Records, scheduling, and appointments
Medical readiness 260-478-3328 Deployment, waivers, PHAQ, MHA, and readiness questions
Public health 260-478-3329 Occupational health physicals and deployment health assessments
Bioenvironmental 260-478-3754 Industrial hygiene and mask fit testing

General medical questions may also be sent to 122.fw.mdg.org@us.af.mil.

Recreation and Amenities

Baer Field Heritage Air Park is separate from general access to the military installation. It is open to the public daily from dawn until dusk, and admission is free. The park has aircraft displays, a picnic pavilion, a playground, and accessible facilities.

Things to Know

  • The wing is also associated with Baer Field, its original name.
  • The wing currently operates F-16 fighter aircraft.
  • DEERS and ID-card services require appointments.
  • Heritage Air Park is open to the public, but the military installation has separate security rules.
  • Access rules, office hours, and phone information can change. Confirm details before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 122nd Fighter Wing?

It is at 3005 West Ferguson Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana, next to Fort Wayne International Airport.

What is the main phone number?

The main phone number is 260-478-3700.

When is Pass and ID open?

Pass and ID is open Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Other times may be available by appointment.

Is Baer Field Heritage Air Park open to the public?

Yes. It is open daily from dawn until dusk and is free.

Does the base have on-base housing information?

No public on-base housing information was identified in the reviewed sources.