Francis E. Warren Air Force Base is an active U.S. Air Force installation in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It sits west of the city near Interstate 25. This guide covers directions, base access, housing, services, schools, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Francis E. Warren Air Force Base
Military branch U.S. Air Force
Base status Active
Visitor Center phone 307-773-3694
Official website F.E. Warren Air Force Base official website

Location and Directions

F.E. Warren is on the western edge of Cheyenne, next to Interstate 25. The Interstate 80 and Interstate 25 interchange is about three miles south of the installation. Gate 5 can be reached from Central Avenue and Interstate 25 Exit 12 and is listed as open 24 hours. Gate 1 is near Exit 11, and Gate 2 is near Exit 10.

Visitor Information

The Visitor Control Center is outside Gate 1 at 4600 Randall Ave. It is open seven days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except federal holidays. Its phone number is 307-773-3694. Visitors without the required Department of Defense credentials need a pass.

Walk-in visitors need a REAL ID-compliant license or identification document. People driving separately may also need vehicle registration and proof of insurance. Sponsors can request virtual visitor passes through the DBIDS Virtual Enrollment System. Foreign-national visitor requests must be submitted at least 20 duty days ahead. Confirm current access rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Option Details
Dormitories For unaccompanied Airmen in specified rank and service categories.
On-base family housing Privatized and managed by Balfour Beatty Communities.
Off-base housing Housing referral help is available through the Housing Management Office.

The Housing Management Office phone number is 307-773-1840. Temporary lodging is available at Wrangler Bunkhouse at 110 East Plaza; call 307-773-2944. The installation also identifies Crow Creek Inn lodging. Military lodging requires base access.

Fort D.A. Russell Family Campground offers full-hookup, tent, overflow, and dry-camping spaces. Call 307-773-3874 or 307-773-2988. Guests must have base access before making a reservation.

Facilities and Services

The commissary is in Building 720 and offers groceries, meat, produce, bakery, and deli services. Call 307-773-3509. The Exchange is in Building 722 and includes Subway, a gift shop, dry cleaner, barber and beauty services, and nearby Dunkin' Donuts. Call 307-634-1593.

The Family Readiness Center is in Building 207 and provides support Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Education Center offers testing, education advising, tuition help, financial-aid information, and degree programs. A post office and the Warren Welcome Center are also on base.

Schools and Childcare

The Child Development Center is in Building 465 at 5000 Fort Russell Way. It serves children from 6 weeks through 5 years old, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call 307-773-3221. The center is described as nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

The installation offers school-age, teen, sports, and other youth and family programs. Current availability and enrollment rules should be confirmed. No specific on-installation school was identified in the reviewed official sources.

Medical Services

F.E. Warren Medical Group is at 6900 Alden Drive, Building 160. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is closed during the third Thursday morning of each month for training, as well as weekends, holidays, and Family Days. Family Health can be reached at 307-773-3461.

Services include family medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, flight medicine, dental care, optometry, physical therapy, immunizations, public health, laboratory work, pharmacy, radiology, behavioral health, and health promotion. The medical group is an outpatient clinic and does not provide emergency services.

Recreation and Amenities

Freedom Hall and Independence Hall provide cardio and strength equipment, courts, aerobics areas, a gymnasium, locker rooms, saunas, and an indoor running track. The Aquatic Center is at 7007 Randall Avenue in Building 217. Warren Lanes Bowling Center is at 6004 10th Cavalry.

Warren Adventure Park is at 6110 Buffalo Soldier Road. Activities include paintball, axe throwing, a splash park, driving range, disc golf, archery, a pump track, and walking and bicycle paths. Outdoor Recreation also offers adventure programs, equipment checkout, recreational lodging support, and FamCamp operations.

Things to Know

  • F.E. Warren is home to the 90th Missile Wing and Headquarters, 20th Air Force.
  • The 90th Missile Wing operates Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles.
  • The base is above 6,000 feet, so newly arriving personnel may have temporary high-altitude effects.
  • Winter weather can change quickly. Winterize vehicles and carry emergency supplies when traveling in winter.
  • Base access is required before reserving or using installation lodging and FamCamp.
  • Access rules and operating information can change. Check current details before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is F.E. Warren Air Force Base?
It is on the western edge of Cheyenne, Wyoming, next to Interstate 25.
What is the Visitor Control Center phone number?
Call 307-773-3694.
When is the Visitor Control Center open?
It is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except federal holidays.
Does the medical clinic provide emergency care?
No. F.E. Warren Medical Group is an outpatient clinic and does not provide emergency services.
Is base access needed for lodging or FamCamp?
Yes. Guests must have base access before reserving or using installation lodging and FamCamp.