Florida has 4 qualifying Air Force installations covered in this guide. These locations support weapons testing, training and air operations; air force special operations; air mobility, refueling and command support. The list below gives the main location, contact, mission and facilities for each base.

Air Force Bases in Florida

Air Force installations in Florida support flying missions, training, maintenance and readiness. Some also handle specialized testing or command work.

Eglin Air Force Base

Eglin Air Force Base is an active air force installation in the Valparaiso / Fort Walton Beach area area. Its main work includes weapons testing, training and air operations, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.

Branch Air Force
Location Valparaiso / Fort Walton Beach area, Florida
Address 502 W. Van Matre Avenue, Building 205, Eglin AFB, FL 32542
Main contact 850-882-9060
Main operations Weapons testing, training and air operations
Key facilities Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services
Status Active

Hurlburt Field

Hurlburt Field is an active air force installation in the Mary Esther area. Its main work includes air force special operations, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.

Branch Air Force
Location Mary Esther, Florida
Address 220 Lukasik Avenue, Building 90213, Hurlburt Field, FL 32544
Main contact 850-884-5441
Main operations Air Force special operations
Key facilities Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services
Status Active

MacDill Air Force Base

MacDill Air Force Base is an active air force installation in the Tampa area. Its main work includes air mobility, refueling and command support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.

Branch Air Force
Location Tampa, Florida
Address 6801 S. Dale Mabry Highway, MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Main contact 813-828-1110
Main operations Air mobility, refueling and command support
Key facilities Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services
Status Active

Tyndall Air Force Base

Tyndall Air Force Base is an active air force installation in the Panama City area area. Its main work includes combat airpower and training, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.

Branch Air Force
Location Panama City area, Florida
Address 445 Suwannee Road, Building 662, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403
Main contact 850-283-2400
Main operations Combat airpower and training
Key facilities Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services
Status Active

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Air Force bases are in Florida?

Using the installation definition in this guide, Florida has 4 qualifying Air Force installations: Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, MacDill Air Force Base and Tyndall Air Force Base.

What Air Force bases are in Florida?

This guide includes Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, MacDill Air Force Base and Tyndall Air Force Base as qualifying Air Force installations in Florida.

Where is Eglin Air Force Base in Florida?

Eglin Air Force Base is in Valparaiso / Fort Walton Beach area, Florida.

What does Tyndall Air Force Base do?

Tyndall Air Force Base supports combat airpower and training.

Which Air Force base is in Tampa?

MacDill Air Force Base is the Air Force installation in Tampa, Florida.

Does this list include every Air Force unit in Florida?

No. This page focuses on qualifying installation-type locations. Recruiting offices, unit-only listings and similar administrative entries are not counted as separate bases.