Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is an active United States Marine Corps air station in Beaufort, South Carolina. This guide covers directions, base access, housing, lodging, schools, child care, medical care, and services. It also lists useful phone numbers and hours.

Base Overview

Official name Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
Military branch United States Marine Corps
Base status Active
Street address Geiger Boulevard, Beaufort, SC 29904
Main phone number 843-228-7121 (Duty SDO)
Visitor Center phone 843-228-7750
Official website MCAS Beaufort

Location and Directions

MCAS Beaufort is in Beaufort, South Carolina. A main approach is the intersection of US-21, also called Trask Parkway, and Geiger Boulevard. Military personnel should follow installation check-in instructions and contact their gaining unit or the proper installation office before arriving.

Visitor Information

The Visitor Center is in Building 2077 beside the Main Gate. It is open Monday through Friday from 0630 to 1200 and from 1300 to 1530, and it is closed on federal holidays. Visitors should call 843-228-7750 to confirm current hours and access rules before traveling.

Visitors must follow current Marine Corps access rules. A non-REAL-ID driver's license or state ID needs an approved identity document or combination of documents. Visitors with local identification are generally given a one-day pass unless another period is approved. For non-emergency security questions, call 843-228-6161.

Housing and Lodging

Privatized housing is provided by HUNT Military Communities at Tri-Command. It supports eligible active-duty service members and families, active-duty bachelors, eligible Department of Defense civilians, and military retirees assigned to MCAS Beaufort, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, or Naval Hospital Beaufort. The Military Housing Office is in Building 1140 and can be reached at 843-228-6000.

Inns of the Corps Beaufort offers temporary lodging at 1108 Delalio Avenue and is open 24/7. Call 843-522-1663 or email LodgingReservations.Beaufort@usmc-mccs.org. Guests without military credentials may need to complete base-access registration before arrival. Single service members can contact the Central Billeting Office at 843-228-7217, 843-228-6905, or 843-228-7990.

Facilities and Services

Military and family support services are available at 40 Elrod Street, Building 596. The office provides relocation help, deployment support, financial readiness, employment assistance, information and referral, transition assistance, and family readiness support. Call 843-228-7353.

Facility Phone Hours or location
Marine Corps Exchange 843-228-7769 1283 Geiger Boulevard
Library 843-228-7682 Monday-Thursday 0700-1800; Friday 0700-1500; Saturday 1100-1600
Outdoor recreation and equipment rentals 843-228-7472 Monday-Friday 0800-1700
Automotive skills center 843-228-7586 851 Delalio Avenue, Building 1219
Chapel 843-228-7445 Building 566, Geiger Street

Schools and Childcare

The School Liaison office can help military families with school questions. It is at 510 Headquarters Loop, Building 601, and is open Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1630. Call 843-228-6128. DoDEA schools include Elliott Elementary School for PreK through grade 2 and Bolden Elementary/Middle School for grades 3 through 8. There is no DoDEA high school in the area, and high-school zoning depends on the residence.

The Child Development Center serves children from 6 weeks through 5 years and is open Monday through Friday from 0630 to 1730. Call 843-228-7290. School Age Care in Laurel Bay serves school-age children during the same hours. Child-care resource and referral help is available at 843-228-7279.

Medical Services

A Branch Health Clinic at MCAS Beaufort provides care for active-duty service members. Naval Hospital Beaufort provides general medical and surgical services for eligible active-duty personnel, retirees, and military dependents in the Beaufort area. The hospital is at 1 Pinckney Boulevard and can be reached at 843-228-5600. For emergencies, call 911.

Recreation and Amenities

On-base resources include a library, outdoor recreation and equipment rentals, an automotive skills center, the Marine Corps Exchange, child and youth programs, chapel and chaplain offices, and military and family support services. Call Outdoor Recreation at 843-228-7472 or the Library at 843-228-7682 to confirm current services and hours.

Things to Know

  • Check current access rules with the Visitor Center before traveling to the installation.
  • Bring approved extra identity documents if your driver's license or state ID is not REAL ID compliant.
  • The Visitor Center is closed on federal holidays.
  • Weapons and ammunition are not allowed in barracks. Follow current weapon-registration instructions, and do not bring weapons to the Visitor Center.
  • Military families should carry orders, identification, medical and dental records, school records, prescriptions, vehicle documents, and other needed relocation papers.
  • Access details, hours, and other operating information can change, so confirm them before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MCAS Beaufort?
It is in Beaufort, South Carolina, on Geiger Boulevard.
Where is the Visitor Center?
It is in Building 2077 beside the Main Gate.
What phone number should visitors use?
Call the Visitor Center at 843-228-7750 and confirm current access rules before traveling.
Does the base have child care?
Yes. The Child Development Center serves children from 6 weeks through 5 years, and School Age Care serves school-age children.
Where can eligible patients get medical care?
MCAS Beaufort has a Branch Health Clinic for active-duty service members. Naval Hospital Beaufort also provides care for eligible military patients and dependents.