The 136th Airlift Wing is an active Texas Air National Guard wing at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Carswell Field. It is in Fort Worth, Texas, and is part of the U.S. Air Force. This guide covers visitor access, housing, services, schools, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name 136th Airlift Wing, Texas Air National Guard
Military branch Texas Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force
Base status Active
Street address 200 Hensley Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76127-1672
Visitor Center phone 817-782-3058
Official website 136th Airlift Wing official website

Location and Directions

The 136th Airlift Wing is located at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Carswell Field. Visitors should use the Main Gate and stop at the Visitor Control Center at 1303 Pumphrey Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76114. Some GPS services may send drivers to the East Gate, which has limited hours. An alternate installation address is 1510 Chennault Avenue.

Visitor Information

The Visitor Control Center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On Wednesday, it is open from 6:30 a.m. to noon. It is closed on weekends. After-hours temporary passes are issued at the Main Gate.

For a temporary pass, visitors need military identification, a driver's license, vehicle insurance, and license plate numbers. Call the Visitor Control Center at 817-782-3058. Access rules and hours can change, so confirm them before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

The Housing Service Center is at 1330 Military Parkway and can help with housing in the local community. It is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; call 817-782-5711. Unaccompanied housing is at 1568 Military Parkway and can be reached at 817-782-3388. Navy Gateway Inns and Suites reservations are available at 817-782-5483. Personnel on official PCS orders should contact lodging or the consolidated base housing office before arrival. Reservists receive priority for available lodging during drill weekends.

Facilities and Services

The host installation has a commissary, Exchange and retail services, post office, auto hobby shop, Fleet and Family Support Center, legal services, religious programs, and Information, Tickets and Travel. The Family Support Center can be reached at 817-782-5244.

Service Phone
Child Development Center 817-782-7520
Library 817-782-7735
Fitness center 817-782-7770
Commissary 817-782-3681

Schools and Childcare

The host installation phone directory lists a Child Development Center at 817-782-7520. The reviewed information does not give its eligibility rules, enrollment steps, hours, or open spaces.

No school assignment or Department of Defense Education Activity school information was identified in the reviewed official sources.

Medical Services

The Branch Health Clinic is at 1710 Doolittle Avenue, NAS JRB Fort Worth. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on weekends. Call 817-782-5900. The pharmacy number is 817-782-5906, and the refill line is 1-877-520-6582. The wing lists a 136th Medical Group, but no separate public clinic phone number was identified.

Recreation and Amenities

The host installation lists a fitness center, library, auto hobby shop, bowling center, outdoor recreation, chapel and religious programs, and Information, Tickets and Travel. The auto hobby shop phone is 817-782-6375. Eligibility rules and current hours for individual amenities were not provided, so check before visiting.

Things to Know

  • All visitors must stop at the Visitor Control Center before entering the host installation.
  • Personnel should contact their assigned unit for check-in instructions because the installation has many tenant commands and service offices.
  • The 136th Airlift Wing operates and maintains C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and performs airlift, airdrop, and related support missions.
  • Public Affairs is in Building 1672, Room 144, and can be reached at 817-852-3344.
  • Access details, phone numbers, hours, and other operating information can change. Confirm current information before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 136th Airlift Wing?

It is at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Carswell Field, in Fort Worth, Texas.

What phone number should visitors call?

Call the Visitor Control Center at 817-782-3058.

Where do visitors get temporary passes?

Visitors should go to the Visitor Control Center before entering. After hours, temporary passes are issued at the Main Gate.

Is medical care available on the installation?

Yes. The Branch Health Clinic is open Monday through Friday and can be reached at 817-782-5900.

Are schools listed for this installation?

No school assignment or Department of Defense Education Activity school information was identified in the reviewed official sources.