Hurlburt Field is an active United States Air Force installation in the Mary Esther area of Northwest Florida. It is home to the 1st Special Operations Wing and Air Force Special Operations Command. This guide covers access, housing, schools, medical care, services, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Hurlburt Field
Military branch United States Air Force
Base status Active
Official website Hurlburt Field official website

Location and Directions

Hurlburt Field is in Northwest Florida near Mary Esther, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, Destin, Niceville, and Crestview. Use the official Visitor Access page and coordinate access before arrival. Detailed turn-by-turn directions were not provided by the reviewed official sources.

Visitor Information

Visitors generally need an authorized Department of Defense sponsor. For nine or fewer guests, the sponsor must submit a request from an official .mil account at least three duty days before arrival. Visitors age 16 or older using the streamlined process need a qualifying Real ID license. Foreign visitors need advance coordination and written approval. Visitor Control Center hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Confirm current access rules, forms, and hours before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Family housing is privatized and provided by Mayroad. The housing office can help with family housing questions and unaccompanied housing rules.

Service Contact Hours or eligibility
Military housing office 850-884-7505 Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; 123 McMillan Street
Unaccompanied housing 850-884-3188 For unaccompanied Airmen in grades E-1 through E-3 and E-4 with fewer than three years of service
Commando Inn 850-884-3256 Temporary lodging

The housing office is at 123 McMillan Street. Unaccompanied Airmen outside the listed eligibility group should coordinate with the housing office before signing an off-base lease.

Facilities and Services

The Military and Family Readiness Center is at 220 Lukasik Avenue, Building 90213, and can be reached at 850-884-5441. The Education Center is at 221 Lukasik Avenue, Building 90220, and its phone number is 850-884-6724. The Child Development Center-Youth is at 108 McMillan Street, Building 90353, and can be reached at 850-884-6355.

Other listed services include a chapel and Firestone Complete Auto Care. The chapel phone number is 850-884-7795, and the auto care phone number is 850-659-7315. Check current hours before visiting.

Schools and Childcare

The School Liaison Program helps with Pre-K–12 education support, school-zone guidance, school changes, advocacy, and coordination with public, private, charter, virtual, and homeschool options. It can be reached at 850-884-6938 or 850-280-5766. Listed school zones include Florosa Elementary, Mary Esther Elementary, Bruner Middle, and Fort Walton Beach High School. School districts include Okaloosa County School District and Santa Rosa County District Schools. Childcare options include child development, school-age care, family child care, and youth programs; confirm registration, fees, availability, and eligibility with Child and Youth Services.

Medical Services

The 1st Special Operations Medical Group is at 113 Lielmanis Avenue. It offers primary care, family health, flight medicine, behavioral health, laboratory services, radiology, physical therapy, dental care, pharmacy, optometry, women's health, pediatrics, and public health. Referral needs depend on the type of care and the patient's primary care arrangement.

Service Phone Hours
Medical group and appointments 850-881-1020 Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Active-duty clinic 850-881-2135 Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Patient advocate 850-881-5210 Contact the clinic for current details

Recreation and Amenities

Listed recreation options include a community park, community center, golf, a pool, bowling, fitness centers, a library, an Air Park, and Information, Tickets and Travel. Outdoor options include a marina, boat launch, FamCamp, a rifle and pistol range, and a skeet range.

Housing community amenities include playgrounds, a recreational vehicle lot, walking and running tracks, a splash or fountain playground, and a Youth Center. Recreation hours, reservations, and access rules can change, so check before visiting.

Things to Know

  • Hurlburt Field is home to the 1st Special Operations Wing and Air Force Special Operations Command.
  • Hurricane season in Northwest Florida generally runs from June through November. Check installation updates before traveling.
  • Use caution around rip currents, strong undertow, lightning, and dangerous marine life near beaches.
  • Watch for snakes, alligators, bears, and other wildlife in wooded or marshy areas.
  • School zoning depends on the family's physical residence.
  • Access rules and operating information can change. Confirm details before arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hurlburt Field an active base?

Yes. Hurlburt Field is an active United States Air Force installation.

What identification do some visitors need?

Visitors age 16 or older using the streamlined process need a qualifying Real ID license.

Does Hurlburt Field have family housing?

Yes. Family housing is privatized and provided by Mayroad.

What medical services are available?

The medical group provides primary care, family health, dental care, pharmacy, behavioral health, pediatrics, and other services.

Are schools located on the installation?

The listed school zones include Florosa Elementary, Mary Esther Elementary, Bruner Middle, and Fort Walton Beach High School.