List of Active Military Bases in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has several active military and defense installations. This guide covers 5 major installations across Army, Navy and Other Defense.
Military Bases in Pennsylvania
The installations in Pennsylvania support logistics. They are grouped by branch below so readers can find each base quickly.
Army Bases in Pennsylvania
Army installations in Pennsylvania support training, readiness, testing, logistics or other land-force missions. The exact role depends on the installation.
Carlisle Barracks
Carlisle Barracks is an active army installation in the Carlisle area. Its main work includes army war college education and installation support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Carlisle, Pennsylvania |
| Address | 870 Jim Thorpe Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 |
| Main contact | 571-821-7509 |
| Main operations | Army War College education and installation support |
| Key facilities | Training or academic facilities, housing and support services |
| Status | Active |
Tobyhanna Army Depot
Tobyhanna Army Depot is an active army installation in the Tobyhanna area. Its main work includes electronics maintenance and communications sustainment, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania |
| Address | 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna, PA 18466 |
| Main contact | 877-275-8629 |
| Main operations | Electronics maintenance and communications sustainment |
| Key facilities | Warehouses, maintenance areas, logistics facilities and base support |
| Status | Active |
Navy Bases in Pennsylvania
Navy installations in Pennsylvania support ships, submarines, aviation, training, weapons or shore-based commands.
Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg
Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg is an active navy installation in the Mechanicsburg area. Its main work includes shore installation and tenant-command support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Address | 5450 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 |
| Main contact | 717-605-2000 |
| Main operations | Shore installation and tenant-command support |
| Key facilities | Operational, administrative and personnel support facilities |
| Status | Active |
Naval Support Activity Philadelphia
Naval Support Activity Philadelphia is an active navy installation in the Philadelphia area. Its main work includes shore installation and tenant-command support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Address | 700 Robbins Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111 |
| Main contact | 215-697-2000 |
| Main operations | Shore installation and tenant-command support |
| Key facilities | Operational, administrative and personnel support facilities |
| Status | Active |
Other Defense Installations in Pennsylvania
These defense locations support military logistics, research, administration or other missions but are not standard service-branch bases.
Defense Logistics Agency at Susquehanna
Defense Logistics Agency at Susquehanna is an active other defense installation in the New Cumberland area. Its main work includes defense logistics, administration or mission support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Other Defense |
|---|---|
| Location | New Cumberland, Pennsylvania |
| Address | 5400 G Avenue, Building 400, New Cumberland, PA 17070 |
| Main contact | 717-770-4624 |
| Main operations | Defense logistics, administration or mission support |
| Key facilities | Warehouses, maintenance areas, logistics facilities and base support |
| Status | Active |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many active military bases are in Pennsylvania?
Using the major-installation definition used in this guide, Pennsylvania has 5 active military or defense installations. Recruiting offices and unit-only Guard listings are not counted as separate bases.
Which military branches have bases in Pennsylvania?
This list includes installations connected with the Army and Navy. Joint and other defense installations are listed separately when they are present.
Are there army bases in Pennsylvania?
Yes. This guide lists 2 army bases in Pennsylvania, including Carlisle Barracks and Tobyhanna Army Depot.
Are there navy bases in Pennsylvania?
Yes. This guide lists 2 navy bases in Pennsylvania, including Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg and Naval Support Activity Philadelphia.
Can civilians visit military bases in Pennsylvania?
Sometimes, but access rules vary by installation and can change. Visitors may need an approved sponsor, a valid ID or a visitor pass. Check with the installation before traveling.
Does this list include recruiting offices in Pennsylvania?
No. Recruiting battalions and similar administrative listings are not counted as separate military bases. The list focuses on active installation-type locations.