Lajes Field is an active United States Air Force installation on Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal. It is hosted on Portuguese Air Base 4. This guide covers access, housing, lodging, services, schools, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Lajes Field
Military branch United States Air Force
Base status Active
Street address Bldg T-100, APO Portugal 09720
Main phone number 011-351-295-57-4138
Official website 65th Air Base Group at Lajes Field

Location and Directions

Lajes Field is on the northeast part of Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal. The U.S. installation is hosted on Portuguese Air Base 4. Official sources do not provide a complete public driving-directions address, so contact the installation or your sponsor before traveling.

Visitor Information

A sponsor can help with arrival and may obtain a temporary base pass. On the first duty day, the sponsor escorts the arriving member to the Visitor's Center for an official photo and permanent base pass. Confirm current access rules and pass procedures with the sponsor or installation before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Option Verified details
Permanent housing No on-base housing; personnel live in the local economy.
Housing Office Bldg T-570, Unit 7790, APO Portugal 09720; 011-351-295-57-4173
Mid-Atlantic Lodge Bldg T-121, APO AE 09720; 011-351-295-57-5178; open 24 hours

The lodge also has an alternate phone number, 011-351-295-54-5100. Contact the lodge or Housing Office about current reservations and local housing needs.

Facilities and Services

Lajes Field has a small commissary, an AAFES shoppette, a non-appropriated-fund food facility, an Education Services Center, a chapel, a Military and Family Readiness Center, a Housing Office, a post office, and lodging operations. There is no shuttle bus service on base.

Schools and Childcare

Lajes Elementary/High School is identified in official installation education materials. The School Liaison Program is located in Bldg T-100. Current childcare availability and eligibility were not confirmed, so families should ask the installation for current information.

Medical Services

Medical resource Details
Medical Aid Station Bldg T-333; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.; 011-351-295-57-4233
Routine care Two Independent Duty Medical Technicians provide limited medical assistance. Most medical and dental care uses off-base providers.
Emergency help Portuguese emergency number: 112. Base emergency number: 011-351-295-57-1911.

Recreation and Amenities

Chace Fitness Center is in Bldg T-333. It is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; its phone number is 011-351-295-57-6126.

Mid-Atlantic Lodge amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, a fitness room, a 24-hour reception desk, and a sundry shop. Morale, Welfare and Recreation functions are provided through the 765th Air Base Squadron and Lajes Force Support.

Things to Know

  • Lajes Field is a dependent-restricted tour.
  • There is no on-base housing, and personnel live in the local economy.
  • The household-goods weight allowance is restricted. Government furniture and loaner items may be available.
  • Bring PCS orders, military records, medical and dental records, marriage certificates, immunization records when needed, household-goods papers, vehicle-shipment documents, and travel receipts.
  • Bring a valid stateside driver's license when applying for a Portuguese driver's license.
  • The base gas station does not sell diesel fuel.
  • Medical care is limited. People with unusual medical conditions or special medicines should check with overseas-clearance authorities before leaving.
  • Access details, office hours, and other operating information can change. Confirm them before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lajes Field?

Lajes Field is on northeast Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal.

Does Lajes Field have on-base housing?

No. Personnel live in the local economy.

Where can arriving personnel stay?

Mid-Atlantic Lodge provides temporary lodging and is open 24 hours.

Is full medical care available on base?

No. The installation has limited medical capability, and most medical and dental care uses off-base providers.

What school is listed for the installation?

Lajes Elementary/High School is identified in official installation education materials.