Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae is an active United States Navy installation in Jinhae, South Korea. It is in the Jinhae district of Changwon City, near Busan. This guide covers directions, access rules, housing, schools, medical care, services, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae
Military branch United States Navy
Base status Active
Street address 1 Hyeon-Dong, Bldg. 606, Chinhae-Gu, Changwon-Si, Gyeongsangnam-Do, South Korea 51698
Main phone number 011-82-503-363-8242
Official website CFA Chinhae

Location and Directions

The installation is on South Korea’s southern coast in Changwon City’s Jinhae district. It is next to the Republic of Korea Jinhae Naval Base Command and is about one hour west of Busan. The installation covers about 88 acres.

Busan International Airport is a commonly used arrival airport. Travelers should coordinate with their sponsor before arriving. The Main Gate is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but closures or delays can change gate hours.

Visitor Information

Access rules depend on the visitor’s status. Command-sponsored family members need Dependent Entry Approval and must be listed on the sponsor’s PCS orders or amendments. Non-command-sponsored family members may need advance coordination with the CFAC Security Office for an access badge. New arrivals should report to Administration in Building 606, Room 120; the check-in phone is DSN 315-763-8243. Confirm current access rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Government family housing includes about 50 on-base units. These homes are fully furnished with government-provided furniture and appliances. Family housing information is available at 011-82-503-363-5454.

Unaccompanied housing is available in Building 721. The office can be reached at 011-82-55-542-5336 and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekends and Korean holidays. Navy Gateway Inns & Suites is also listed in the installation phone directory, but room availability and rates were not provided.

Facilities and Services

Several daily services are available to eligible military identification card holders and the installation community.

Service Details
Exchange AAFES facility for military identification card holders
Commissary Defense Commissary Agency store for eligible military identification card holders
Fleet and Family Support Center Building 711; 0503-363-5566; Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Other listed services include a chapel, community bank, post office, DEERS/RAPIDS ID cards, Family Advocacy Program, relocation and transition assistance, counseling, and a loan closet.

Schools and Childcare

There is no Department of Defense school on the installation. The School Liaison Officer helps families with non-DoD school choices, homeschooling resources, and other education needs. Contact the office at 050-3363-8771, DSN 315-763-8771, or Korea.SLO@fe.navy.mil.

Child and youth programs are in Building 702. The program offers teen activities, recreational school-age programs, youth sports and fitness activities based on community interest, and school liaison support. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; it is closed on weekends and holidays. The phone number is +82-0503-363-8771.

Medical Services

Naval Hospital Yokosuka Branch Health Clinic Chinhae provides primary care for active-duty service members and command-sponsored beneficiaries assigned to CFAC and tenant commands. It also offers limited family care and periodic health assessments.

Medical information Details
Clinic hours Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Appointments and information 011-82-055-540-5415 or DSN 762-5415
Urgent care Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

The nurse advice line is 1-888-901-7144. For emergencies, call 911 or 0503-362-5110 for non-DSN emergency services.

Recreation and Amenities

Recreation options include the Fitness and Sports Center, Golden Anchor Lanes Bowling, an MWR movie theater, a library, trips and tours, Turtle Cove, picnic areas, playgrounds, and a chapel. MWR can be reached at DSN 315-763-5211. The Fitness and Sports Center phone is DSN 315-763-8733, and bowling is DSN 315-763-8834.

Things to Know

  • The installation is under Commander, Navy Region Korea.
  • The official installation name uses “Chinhae,” while the surrounding district is commonly called Jinhae.
  • Command-sponsored family members need Dependent Entry Approval and must be listed on PCS orders or amendments.
  • There is no DoDEA school on the installation. Contact the School Liaison Officer about school and homeschooling options.
  • There is no veterinary treatment facility on the installation. MilitaryINSTALLATIONS directs users to the Army veterinary clinic in Daegu for pet services.
  • Phone formats vary: the DSN prefix is 315-763-XXXX, while commercial callers in South Korea use 0503-363-XXXX.
  • Access rules, gate hours, phone numbers, and service hours can change. Confirm current information before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What branch operates Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae?

It is a United States Navy installation.

Where is CFA Chinhae located?

It is in the Jinhae district of Changwon City on South Korea’s southern coast, about one hour west of Busan.

Is there a DoDEA school on the installation?

No. The School Liaison Officer helps families find non-DoD school and homeschooling resources.

Who can use the clinic?

The clinic serves active-duty service members and command-sponsored beneficiaries assigned to CFAC and tenant commands.

Is family housing available?

Yes. Government family housing includes about 50 furnished on-base units.