Massachusetts has 2 qualifying Air Force installations covered in this guide. These locations support military aviation, training and readiness; reserve air mobility and readiness. The list below gives the main location, contact, mission and facilities for each base.

Air Force Bases in Massachusetts

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

Hanscom Air Force Base

Hanscom Air Force Base is an active air force installation in the Bedford area. Its main work includes military aviation, training and readiness, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.

Branch Air Force
Location Bedford, Massachusetts
Address 10 Kirtland Street, Building 1240, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731
Main contact 781-225-2765
Main operations Military aviation, training and readiness
Key facilities Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services
Status Active

Westover Air Reserve Base

Westover Air Reserve Base is an active air force installation in the Chicopee area. Its main work includes reserve air mobility and readiness, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.

Branch Air Force
Location Chicopee, Massachusetts
Address 975 Patriot Avenue, Building 1850, Chicopee, MA 01022
Main contact 413-557-3588
Main operations Reserve air mobility and readiness
Key facilities Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services
Status Active

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Air Force bases are in Massachusetts?

Using the installation definition in this guide, Massachusetts has 2 qualifying Air Force installations: Hanscom Air Force Base and Westover Air Reserve Base.

What Air Force bases are in Massachusetts?

This guide includes Hanscom Air Force Base and Westover Air Reserve Base as qualifying Air Force installations in Massachusetts.

Where is Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts?

Hanscom Air Force Base is in Bedford, Massachusetts.

What does Westover Air Reserve Base do?

Westover Air Reserve Base supports reserve air mobility and readiness.

Are both Hanscom Air Force Base and Westover Air Reserve Base active?

Yes. Both installations are listed as active in this guide.

Does this list include every Air Force unit in Massachusetts?

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