Introduction

March Air Reserve Base is an active United States Air Force Reserve installation in Riverside, California. This page gives practical details for visitors and members, including phones, visitor center hours, gate directions, lodging, services, and Space-A information. Use the contact numbers and phone links to reach offices directly. Confirm rules and hours before you travel.

Base Overview

Official name March Air Reserve Base
Military branch United States Air Force Reserve
Base status Active
Street address Bldg. 625, Riverside Drive, March ARB, CA 92518
Main phone number 951-655-4137
Visitor Center phone 951-655-3790
Official website Official March ARB website

Location and Directions

March ARB sits in northwestern Riverside County between the cities of Riverside and Moreno Valley. The base is reachable from local freeways and has a clearly marked main gate.

Location Northwestern Riverside County, between Riverside and Moreno Valley, CA
Nearest major airport Ontario International Airport
Main gate directions From I-215, take Cactus Avenue West toward Arnold Heights, left on Cactus Avenue, then right on Graeber Street toward the main gate.
Additional routing Official directions include routes from Ontario International Airport and from north, northwest, south, and southeast approaches.

Visitor Information

The Visitor Center is at 363 Graeber Street, Building 2370. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and UTA Saturdays 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; closed on holidays. Visitors should contact the Visitor Center at 951-655-3790 for current access and ID rules before arriving.

March ARB has no base operator. For general help contact the Military and Family Readiness Office at 951-655-5322 or 951-655-5350. Always confirm access rules and gate hours before you travel.

Housing and Lodging

March Inn provides on-base temporary lodging at Building 100; phone 951-655-5241 and it is open 24/7. The installation offers full lodging services but has no designated TLFs, does not accept pets at March Inn, and availability can be limited on Unit Training Assembly weekends. Housing assistance is available through MilitaryINSTALLATIONS and the installation housing office.

Facilities and Services

The installation has a commissary and a main Exchange. Military Family Support is available with limited relocation help; contact numbers are 951-655-5322 and 951-655-5350. Morale, Welfare and Recreation offices (Outdoor Recreation and Tickets & Tours) are at 1870 Graeber Street (Building 434) with main contact 951-655-2816 and Tickets & Tours at 951-655-4123.

Schools and Childcare

There are no schools on the installation. Nearby public school districts include Moreno Valley Unified, Val Verde Unified, Riverside Unified, and Alvord Unified school districts.

March ARB does not have a youth services program on base. For child care referrals and youth information contact the Military and Family Readiness Office at 951-655-5322.

Medical Services

March ARB does not have a military medical treatment facility. Active-duty members, retirees, and eligible family members should contact the nearest active-duty facility or use TRICARE. For TRICARE West call 1-844-866-9378 or visit tricare-west.com.

Recreation and Amenities

Available recreation services include Outdoor Recreation, Tickets & Tours, fitness and sports facilities, the March Inn, the commissary, and the Exchange. March ARB operates a Space-A passenger terminal for eligible travelers when mission space is available; schedules are mission dependent.

Things to Know

  • March ARB is a Reserve installation hosted by the 452nd Air Mobility Wing.
  • The base hosts Air National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, DHS, and other tenant units.
  • Access rules, visitor hours, facility hours, and Space-A schedules can change; confirm details before you travel.
  • Reserve training and Unit Training Assembly weekends can affect lodging and facility operations.
  • There is no on-base military medical treatment facility or on-installation school at March ARB.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is March ARB located?
March ARB is in northwestern Riverside County between Riverside and Moreno Valley, California.

What branch is based at March ARB?
March ARB is an active United States Air Force Reserve installation.

When is the Visitor Center open?
Visitor Center hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and UTA Saturdays 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed holidays.

Is there medical care on base?
No. March ARB does not have a military medical treatment facility; use TRICARE or nearby civilian care.

Does March ARB offer on-base lodging?
Yes. The March Inn offers on-base lodging with 24/7 front desk service; phone 951-655-5241.