The 161st Air Refueling Wing is an Arizona Air National Guard unit based at Goldwater Air National Guard Base in Phoenix. The wing operates KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft. This page covers the base address, phone numbers, access steps, offices, medical contact, and other practical details.

Base Overview

Official name Goldwater Air National Guard Base / 161st Air Refueling Wing
Military branch Arizona Air National Guard
Base status Active
Street address 3200 E Old Tower Road, Phoenix, AZ 85034-7263
Main phone number 602-302-9502
Official website 161st Air Refueling Wing official website

Location and Directions

Goldwater Air National Guard Base is in Phoenix, Arizona. The installation address is 3200 E Old Tower Road, Phoenix, AZ 85034-7263. No driving directions or airport guidance were provided, so check a current map before traveling.

Visitor Information

Base access policies and visitor requests are handled through the installation access office. For visitor requests, call 602-302-9385 or email 161SFS.VCC.VisitorRequests@us.af.mil. The available information does not list accepted identification, vehicle rules, gate hours, or other restrictions. Confirm current access rules before traveling.

Facilities and Services

The base has several support offices. Use the contact details below to reach the office you need.

Office or service Contact
Recruiting 602-302-9112
Family Readiness 602-302-9094
Finance 602-302-9330
Force Support Squadron customer service 602-302-9393
Security Forces Base Defense Operations Center 602-302-9133
Space-A travel 602-302-9058; 161ARW.SpaceA.Org@us.af.mil

Space-A flights are projected 72 hours out by phone. The education office can be reached at 602-302-9311 or 602-302-9295. Its email is 161ARW.FSD.BaseTraining@us.af.mil.

Medical Services

The installation has a medical group. The available information does not list its services, eligibility rules, appointment process, or emergency-care limits.

Call the medical group at 602-302-9158 or 602-302-9329 for current information.

Things to Know

  • The wing is part of the Arizona National Guard and has both federal and state missions.
  • Its KC-135R aircraft support aerial refueling, airlift, aeromedical evacuation, homeland defense, and other missions.
  • Goldwater Air National Guard Base and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport are no-drone zones unless FAA approval and proper certification are obtained.
  • For sexual-assault support, call the 24/7 hotline at 602-302-9176.
  • The wing directs visitors to the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System and ID card locator for DEERS and ID-card services.
  • Access details and office information can change, so confirm them before traveling or calling for service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 161st Air Refueling Wing?

It is based at Goldwater Air National Guard Base in Phoenix, Arizona.

What branch is the wing part of?

It is part of the Arizona Air National Guard.

How can I ask about base access?

Call the visitor request office at 602-302-9385 or email 161SFS.VCC.VisitorRequests@us.af.mil.

What is the main installation phone number?

The main phone number is 602-302-9502.

How can I contact the medical group?

Call 602-302-9158 or 602-302-9329.