Fairchild Air Force Base is an active United States Air Force installation in Washington, about 20 miles west of Spokane. This guide covers visitor access, housing, schools, medical care, services, and recreation. Contact the base before traveling because many rules and hours can change.

Base Overview

Official name Fairchild Air Force Base
Military branch United States Air Force
Base status Active
Street address Fairchild Air Force Base, WA 99011
Main phone number 509-247-1212 (24/7 base automated operator)
Visitor Center phone 509-247-5492
Official website Fairchild Air Force Base

Location and Directions

Fairchild Air Force Base is about 20 miles west of Spokane, Washington. The Visitor Control Center is in Building 4203. Contact the Visitor Control Center before driving to confirm current gate access and routing information.

Visitor Information

The Visitor Control Center is open Monday through Friday from 0600 to 1600. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays. Visitor passes are issued there during open hours and at the Main Gate after hours or during holiday closures. Visitors without an authorized credential must show their identity, pass a background check, and have a valid reason to enter.

Visitors should bring a REAL ID-compliant credential or an accepted alternate credential, current vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Sponsorship rules depend on who is sponsoring the visitor and how long the visit will last. Confirm current access rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Privatized family housing is managed by Balfour Beatty Communities at 210 E. Bong Street, Building 2190. The office phone is 509-244-6500. Dormitories are available for single or unaccompanied enlisted service members, and E-1 through E-4 personnel with up to three years of active-duty service are generally required to live there.

Fairchild has the Fairchild Inn on the main base and the Survival Inn on the Survival School side. Lodging front desks are open 24 hours. The lodging phone is 509-244-2290. Pet-friendly rooms are limited and may require documents and extra fees.

Facilities and Services

Fairchild offers these services for eligible members and families:

Service area Available support
Family support Military and family support, legal services, and Exceptional Family Member Program support
Child and youth Child and youth services, youth programs, and school liaison services
Daily needs Commissary, exchange, housing referral and management, and Morale, Welfare and Recreation services

Schools and Childcare

Fairchild is in the Medical Lake School District. The district has two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative high school. Michael Anderson Elementary School is on base. There are no Department of Defense Education Activity schools on base or nearby.

Part-day preschool is available for eligible three- and four-year-old children. The School-Age Care Program offers before- and after-school care, care during school breaks, and summer care. The program is at 200 W. Castle Street and can be reached at 509-247-5601. The School Liaison Office is at 7 W. Arnold Street and can be reached at 509-247-2559.

Medical Services

Medical information Details
Facility 92d Medical Group
Address 701 Hospital Loop, Building 9000, Fairchild AFB, WA 99011
Phone 509-247-2361
Hours Monday-Friday, 0730-1630
TRICARE region TRICARE West

The clinic provides primary care, family practice, pediatrics, flight medicine, women's health, optometry, immunizations, laboratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and wellness services. It does not have an emergency department or urgent-care clinic. Emergency patients are directed to community emergency departments, and active-duty members generally need approval or a referral for community urgent care.

Recreation and Amenities

Fairchild has fitness and wellness activities, swimming pools, outdoor recreation, youth sports, camps, a commissary, and a base exchange. The Teen and Pre-Teen Center offers open recreation and planned activities for ages 9 through 18.

The base also has an AMC passenger terminal. Space-Available travel depends on mission needs, open seats, and current terminal rules. The Space-A information phone is 509-247-3406.

Things to Know

  • Fairchild is about 20 miles west of Spokane, not in the city of Spokane.
  • The base is home to the 92d Air Refueling Wing, the Washington Air National Guard's 141st Air Refueling Wing, and the Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape school.
  • Base access is controlled. Bring the required identification and vehicle documents, and confirm sponsorship and gate rules before arrival.
  • The Visitor Control Center is closed on weekends and federal holidays. After-hours passes are handled at the Main Gate.
  • The medical clinic does not provide emergency-room or urgent-care services.
  • School, child-care, access, and operating information can change. Check with the proper base office before relying on a service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fairchild Air Force Base?

It is about 20 miles west of Spokane, Washington.

What is the Visitor Control Center phone number?

The phone number is 509-247-5492.

Does Fairchild have on-base housing?

Yes. Privatized family housing and dormitories for eligible unaccompanied enlisted members are available.

Are there schools on base?

Yes. Michael Anderson Elementary School is on base, and Fairchild is in the Medical Lake School District.

Does the base clinic handle emergencies?

No. The 92d Medical Group does not have an emergency department or urgent-care clinic.