Little Rock Air Force Base is an active United States Air Force installation in central Arkansas. The base uses Jacksonville, Arkansas, as its location. This guide covers visitor access, housing, child care, schools, medical services, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Little Rock Air Force Base
Military branch United States Air Force
Base status Active
Visitor Center phone 501-987-3425
Official website Little Rock Air Force Base official website

Location and Directions

Little Rock Air Force Base is in central Arkansas. The mailing location is Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas 72099. No driving directions or nearby-city details are listed in the supplied base information.

Visitor Information

The Visitor Center is in Building 1508. It is open from 0600 to 1630, Monday through Friday, except holidays and listed Family Days. Visitors may need a visitor pass, DBIDS credential, or other approved access document. Visitor Center parking is reached from Marshall Road at the traffic light just outside the main gate.

Appointments are required for Restricted Area Badge issuance and are strongly recommended for other visitor services. Confirm current identification rules, gate procedures, parking details, and hours with the Visitor Center before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

The Military Housing Office is in Building 538 Annex at 101 Arkansas Boulevard. It can help with military housing information. The base also has privatized housing managed by Hunt Military Communities at 101 Arkansas Boulevard.

Housing contact Location Contact
Military Housing Office Building 538 Annex, 101 Arkansas Boulevard 501-987-5383 / 501-987-6040
Hunt Military Communities leasing 101 Arkansas Boulevard littlerockleasing@huntcompanies.com
Hunt maintenance Privatized housing 501-983-9044 / 501-983-9050 / 501-983-9043

No temporary lodging information is listed in the supplied base data. Confirm housing eligibility, availability, and any lodging options before making plans.

Facilities and Services

The base has a Military and Family Readiness Center at the Walters Community Support Center, 940 Arnold Drive. It offers information and referrals, family support, relocation help, readiness resources, and volunteer coordination; call 501-987-2667. Other listed services include a commissary, legal assistance, chapel, library, recreation, child and youth programs, and a passenger terminal.

Legal assistance is in Building 1250 Thomas Avenue, second floor, and the phone number is 501-987-7886. For ID cards and DEERS, call 501-987-8228. Call the commissary at 501-435-3429. Confirm current hours and eligibility with each office.

Schools and Childcare

The School Liaison Program is in the Walters Community Support Center at 940 Arnold Drive. It provides school transition help, local school information, special education and IEP or 504 support, home-schooling resources, and help with the Military Interstate Children’s Compact. Call 501-987-1941 or email school.liaison@us.af.mil.

Child Development Centers are in Building 1990 on Arnold Drive. They offer weekly and hourly care for children from 6 weeks through 5 years, from 0630 to 1730 on weekdays, subject to availability. Full-time requests go through MilitaryChildCare.com. Family Child Care offers certified in-home care for children and youth from 2 weeks through 12 years; call 501-987-3156 or 501-987-6355 for appointments.

Medical Services

The 19th Medical Group is at 1090 Arnold Drive, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas 72099-4933. It is open Monday through Friday from 0730 to 1630 and is closed on federal holidays. Call 501-987-8811 for medical questions and appointments.

Service detail Information
Care offered Primary care, family health, flight medicine, preventive care, mental health, laboratory, radiology, and physical therapy
Specialty services Dental care, pharmacy, optometry, vision care, women’s health, pregnancy care, and children’s health
Thursday hours The pharmacy and laboratory open at 0900 every Thursday
Emergency care Call 911 for emergencies

Recreation and Amenities

Outdoor Recreation is in Building 656 and offers outdoor activities, organized trips, equipment rentals, and camping support. Call 501-987-3365. The Health and Wellness Center is inside the Fitness Center in Building 827 on Sixth Street. It offers nutrition, fitness improvement, movement improvement, and stress-management programs; call 501-987-7288.

The library is in Building 940 at the Walters Community Support Center on Arnold Drive. It is open Monday through Saturday from 1000 to 1700; call 501-987-6979. The chapel is in Building 950 on Arnold Drive and provides worship services, religious education, pastoral counseling, and spiritual support. Call 501-987-6014.

Things to Know

  • The 19th Airlift Wing is the host wing at Little Rock Air Force Base.
  • The base includes the 314th Airlift Wing, 189th Airlift Wing, and 913th Airlift Group as mission partners.
  • The installation supports C-130 tactical airlift training and operations.
  • Access rules, office hours, housing, child care, medical care, and recreation eligibility can change.
  • Confirm current gate procedures, identification rules, and Visitor Center hours before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Visitor Center phone number?
Call 501-987-3425.
Where is the Visitor Center?
It is in Building 1508. Parking is accessed from Marshall Road near the main gate.
Does the base have child care?
Yes. Child Development Centers provide weekly and hourly care for children from 6 weeks through 5 years, subject to availability.
Where can families get school help?
The School Liaison Program is at the Walters Community Support Center. Call 501-987-1941.
Where is medical care provided?
The 19th Medical Group is at 1090 Arnold Drive. Call 501-987-8811; call 911 for emergencies.