Illinois has 1 qualifying Air Force installation covered in this guide. These locations support air mobility and transportation command support. The list below gives the main location, contact, mission and facilities for each base.

Air Force Bases in Illinois

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

Scott Air Force Base

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

Branch Air Force
Location Belleville area, Illinois
Address 404 W. Martin Street, Building 1650, Scott AFB, IL 62225
Main contact 618-256-8668
Main operations Air mobility and transportation command support
Key facilities Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services
Status Active

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Air Force bases are in Illinois?

Using the installation definition in this guide, Illinois has 1 qualifying Air Force installation: Scott Air Force Base.

Where is Scott Air Force Base located?

Scott Air Force Base is located in Belleville area, Illinois.

What is Scott Air Force Base used for?

Scott Air Force Base supports air mobility and transportation command support.

Is Scott Air Force Base an active Air Force installation?

Yes. Scott Air Force Base is listed as active in this guide.

Is Scott Air Force Base the only major Air Force base in Illinois?

Under the installation definition used for this guide, yes. Other Air Force units or Guard facilities may exist in Illinois, but they are not counted here as separate major installations.