List of Active Military Bases in Texas
Texas has a large and varied military presence. This guide covers 12 major installations across Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard and Joint.
Military Bases in Texas
The installations in Texas support training, aviation. They are grouped by branch below so readers can find each base quickly.
Army Bases in Texas
Army installations in Texas support training, readiness, testing, logistics or other land-force missions. The exact role depends on the installation.
Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss is an active army installation in the El Paso area. Its main work includes army combat training and air-defense missions, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | El Paso, Texas |
| Address | Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX 79916 |
| Main contact | 915-568-2121 |
| Main operations | Army combat training and air-defense missions |
| Key facilities | Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Fort Hood
Fort Hood is an active army installation in the Killeen area. Its main work includes armored and combat-force readiness, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Killeen, Texas |
| Address | Fort Hood, TX 76544 |
| Main contact | 254-287-1110 |
| Main operations | Armored and combat-force readiness |
| Key facilities | Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Red River Army Depot
Red River Army Depot is an active army installation in the Texarkana area. Its main work includes ground combat systems maintenance, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Texarkana, Texas |
| Address | 100 James Carlow Drive, Building 15, Texarkana, TX 75507-5000 |
| Main contact | 903-334-3111 |
| Main operations | Ground combat systems maintenance |
| Key facilities | Warehouses, maintenance areas, logistics facilities and base support |
| Status | Active |
Air Force Bases in Texas
Air Force installations in Texas support flying missions, training, maintenance and readiness. Some also handle specialized testing or command work.
Dyess Air Force Base
Dyess Air Force Base is an active air force installation in the Abilene area. Its main work includes bomber and airlift operations, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Location | Abilene, Texas |
| Address | Dyess AFB, Abilene, TX 79607 |
| Main contact | 325-696-1110 |
| Main operations | Bomber and airlift operations |
| Key facilities | Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Goodfellow Air Force Base
Goodfellow Air Force Base is an active air force installation in the San Angelo area. Its main work includes intelligence and fire-protection training, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Location | San Angelo, Texas |
| Address | Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, TX 76908 |
| Main contact | 325-654-1110 |
| Main operations | Intelligence and fire-protection training |
| Key facilities | Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Laughlin Air Force Base
Laughlin Air Force Base is an active air force installation in the Del Rio area. Its main work includes undergraduate pilot training, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Location | Del Rio, Texas |
| Address | 140 Alabama Avenue, Laughlin AFB, TX 78843 |
| Main contact | 830-298-4310 |
| Main operations | Undergraduate pilot training |
| Key facilities | Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Sheppard Air Force Base
Sheppard Air Force Base is an active air force installation in the Wichita Falls area. Its main work includes technical and pilot training, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Location | Wichita Falls, Texas |
| Address | Building 1127, Sheppard AFB, TX 76311-2540 |
| Main contact | 940-676-3839 |
| Main operations | Technical and pilot training |
| Key facilities | Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Navy Bases in Texas
Navy installations in Texas support ships, submarines, aviation, training, weapons or shore-based commands.
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi is an active navy installation in the Corpus Christi area. Its main work includes naval aviation training, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Corpus Christi, Texas |
| Address | 10651 E Street, Building H-100, Corpus Christi, TX 78419-5021 |
| Main contact | 361-961-2688 |
| Main operations | Naval aviation training |
| Key facilities | Piers or waterfront facilities, operations areas and support services |
| Status | Active |
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth is an active navy installation in the Fort Worth area. Its main work includes naval aviation, training and mission support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Address | 1510 Chenault Avenue, NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX 76127-1021 |
| Main contact | 817-782-5000 |
| Main operations | Naval aviation, training and mission support |
| Key facilities | Piers or waterfront facilities, operations areas and support services |
| Status | Active |
Naval Air Station Kingsville
Naval Air Station Kingsville is an active navy installation in the Kingsville area. Its main work includes advanced strike-fighter pilot training, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Kingsville, Texas |
| Address | 554 McCain Street, Building 2740, NAS Kingsville, TX 78363 |
| Main contact | 361-516-6482 |
| Main operations | Advanced strike-fighter pilot training |
| Key facilities | Piers or waterfront facilities, operations areas and support services |
| Status | Active |
Coast Guard Bases in Texas
Coast Guard installations in Texas support maritime safety, security, logistics and operations on nearby waters.
U.S. Coast Guard Base Galveston
U.S. Coast Guard Base Galveston is an active coast guard installation in the Galveston area. Its main work includes maritime operations and coast guard mission support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Coast Guard |
|---|---|
| Location | Galveston, Texas |
| Address | 3000 Fort Point Road, Galveston, TX 77550 |
| Main contact | 409-682-0142 |
| Main operations | Maritime operations and Coast Guard mission support |
| Key facilities | Waterfront, operations, logistics and personnel support facilities |
| Status | Active |
Joint Bases in Texas
Joint bases in Texas support more than one military service from the same installation or closely connected facilities.
Joint Base San Antonio
Joint Base San Antonio is an active joint installation in the San Antonio area. Its main work includes joint training, medical and installation support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Joint |
|---|---|
| Location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Address | Highway 90 and SW Military Road, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5113 |
| Main contact | 210-671-1110 |
| Main operations | Joint training, medical and installation support |
| Key facilities | Medical facilities, clinics, administration and support services |
| Status | Active |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many active military bases are in Texas?
Using the major-installation definition used in this guide, Texas has 12 active military or defense installations. Recruiting offices and unit-only Guard listings are not counted as separate bases.
Which military branches have bases in Texas?
This list includes installations connected with the Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard. Joint and other defense installations are listed separately when they are present.
Are there army bases in Texas?
Yes. This guide lists 3 army bases in Texas, including Fort Bliss and Fort Hood.
Are there air force bases in Texas?
Yes. This guide lists 4 air force bases in Texas, including Dyess Air Force Base and Goodfellow Air Force Base.
Can civilians visit military bases in Texas?
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 Texas?
No. Recruiting battalions and similar administrative listings are not counted as separate military bases. The list focuses on active installation-type locations.