McAlester Army Ammunition Plant is an active U.S. Army installation in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It is 8.4 miles south of McAlester. This guide covers directions, visitor rules, contact numbers, housing information, services, and recreation contacts.

Base Overview

Official name McAlester Army Ammunition Plant
Military branch U.S. Army
Base status Active
Street address 1 C Tree Road, McAlester, OK 74501-9002
Main phone number 918-420-6591
Visitor Center phone 918-420-6523
Official website McAlester Army Ammunition Plant

Location and Directions

The plant is 8.4 miles south of McAlester on U.S. Highway 69 South. U.S. Highway 69 runs north to south, and U.S. Highway 270 runs east to west. The Indian Nation Turnpike serves the area, and Interstate 40 is about 40 miles north.

Tulsa International Airport is 98 miles north of McAlester, and rental cars are available. Will Rogers World Airport is 131 miles west; the installation says a rental car is the best transportation option.

Visitor Information

The front gate is open 24 hours a day. Visitors need two forms of identification, including one REAL ID or an equivalent such as a passport.

Pass and Tag is at the front gate in Building 31. It is open Monday through Thursday from 0530 to 1600 and is closed Friday through Sunday and holidays. The Welcome Visitors Center is in ACS Building 31 and is open Monday through Thursday from 0630 to 1630. Call Pass and Tag at 918-420-6375 or the Welcome Visitors Center at 918-420-6523. Confirm current access rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

People moving into installation housing should contact the housing manager at 918-420-6480. No other housing or temporary lodging details were confirmed in the reviewed information.

Facilities and Services

The installation receives, stores, ships, produces, renovates, and demilitarizes conventional ammunition. Its confirmed capabilities include logistics support, ammunition renovation, demilitarization and disposal, safety and environmental protection, research and development support, and mobile railroad maintenance.

For installation access questions, call 918-420-6375 or 918-420-7273. The legal office can be reached at 918-420-6439. Noise reports may be made at 918-420-6775 or by email at usarmy.mcalester.usamc.mbx.pa@army.mil.

Recreation and Amenities

The verified recreation contact is for equipment and cabin rentals. Call 918-420-7484 for information.

Things to Know

  • The plant is a Government-Owned, Government-Operated U.S. Army installation.
  • It covers more than 45,000 acres and supports ammunition production, storage, distribution, maintenance, and demilitarization missions.
  • Visitors should check entry rules and Pass and Tag hours before traveling because access procedures can change.
  • The official installation information lists unexploded-ordnance and explosive-demolition activity Monday through Friday from 1100 to 1430, weather permitting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What branch operates McAlester Army Ammunition Plant?

The U.S. Army operates the active installation.

Where is McAlester Army Ammunition Plant?

It is in Pittsburg County, 8.4 miles south of McAlester on U.S. Highway 69 South.

What identification do visitors need?

Visitors need two forms of identification, including one REAL ID or an equivalent such as a passport.

When is Pass and Tag open?

Pass and Tag is open Monday through Thursday from 0530 to 1600. It is closed Friday through Sunday and holidays.

Who should people call about installation housing?

Call the housing manager at 918-420-6480.