The 166th Airlift Wing is an active Delaware Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force wing. It is located at New Castle Airport near New Castle and Wilmington, Delaware. This guide covers the address, phone numbers, visitor information, services, medical care, and amenities listed for the wing.

Base Overview

Official name 166th Airlift Wing
Military branch Delaware Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force
Base status Active
Street address 2600 Spruance Drive, New Castle, DE 19720-1615
Main phone number 302-323-3500
Official website 166th Airlift Wing official website

Location and Directions

The wing is at New Castle Airport near New Castle and Wilmington, Delaware. The official website identifies the airport location but does not give detailed public driving directions.

Because the airport is shared by civilian and military aviation, contact the wing before traveling if you need entry or arrival information.

Visitor Information

No general visitor-access rules, accepted identification details, vehicle rules, or visitor-center information were found in the reviewed official sources. Contact the wing before visiting and confirm current access rules because the installation operates within a dual-use civilian and military airport.

Housing and Lodging

The reviewed official information does not provide details about on-base housing, temporary lodging, reservations, or nearby lodging options for the 166th Airlift Wing.

Facilities and Services

The wing directory lists these services and contact numbers:

Service Phone
Airman and Family Readiness Center 302-323-3327
Chaplain and religious services 302-323-3367
Dining facility 302-323-3424
Fitness center 302-323-3424
ID card and Common Access Card processing 302-323-3410
Legal office 302-323-3368
Military personnel services 302-323-3410
Finance customer service 302-323-3465
Base education and training 302-323-3422
Public affairs 302-323-3408

Schools and Childcare

The reviewed official information does not list on-base or nearby schools, a school district, Child Development Centers, or a School Liaison Program for this wing.

Medical Services

The wing directory lists a Medical Group at the installation. Its phone number is 302-323-3386. Public information reviewed for this article does not explain beneficiary eligibility, appointments, or clinic hours.

TRICARE lists the 436th Medical Group at Dover Air Force Base as a nearby military medical facility. It is at 300 Tuskegee Blvd., Dover Air Force Base, DE 19902, and its phone number is 302-730-4633.

Recreation and Amenities

The confirmed amenities listed for the wing are a fitness center and a dining facility. Both use the phone number 302-323-3424.

Things to Know

  • The 166th Airlift Wing is an active Delaware Air National Guard wing.
  • The wing is at New Castle Airport, which is shared by civilian and military aviation.
  • The wing operates C-130H aircraft and carries out airlift, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, civil engineering, and cyber-related missions.
  • The wing supports both federal U.S. Air Force missions and state missions under the Governor of Delaware.
  • Public information reviewed for this article does not establish general access, housing, lodging, school, or childcare eligibility. Access details and service hours can change, so confirm them before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 166th Airlift Wing?

It is at New Castle Airport near New Castle and Wilmington, Delaware.

What is the main phone number?

The main phone number is 302-323-3500.

Can the public visit the wing?

General visitor rules were not found. Contact the wing before visiting and confirm current access requirements.

Does the wing have medical services?

Yes. The wing directory lists a Medical Group at 302-323-3386.

Is there a fitness center?

Yes. The fitness center phone number is 302-323-3424.