Moody Air Force Base is an active United States Air Force installation in southern Georgia. It is about 10 miles northeast of Valdosta. This guide covers directions, visitor rules, housing, services, schools, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Moody Air Force Base
Military branch United States Air Force
Base status Active
Main phone number 229-257-1110 (base operator)
Visitor Center phone 229-257-4375
Official website Moody Air Force Base official website

Location and Directions

Moody AFB is on Georgia Highway 125, also called Bemiss Road, about 10 miles northeast of Valdosta and about 30 miles north of the Florida border. From Valdosta Regional Airport, take Georgia Highway 31 to Ashley Street, then follow Ashley Street to Bemiss Road. The base is about 9 miles from that turn. There is no public transportation system in Valdosta, and the base has no current transportation service.

Visitor Information

The Welcome Visitors Center is at 9320 Davidson Road, Building 16. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on weekends and holidays. Call 229-257-4443. Visitors generally need a sponsor or an approved visitor-access process.

Visitors and contractors age 18 and older generally need a REAL ID-compliant license or ID card, or an unexpired U.S. passport or passport card, to get a base pass. Foreign visitors must complete identity checks and have a visitor pass. Confirm current gate and identification rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Government and nongovernment housing options are available. Contact the housing office before signing an off-base lease or purchase agreement. The privatized housing resident advocate is in Building 320 and can be reached at 229-257-3537.

Moody Inn is at 3213 Mitchell Boulevard, Building 201. Call 229-257-3893. It has 38 family units, 61 Visiting Quarters, and 6 Distinguished Visiting Quarters. It is the 24-hour arrival point for personnel arriving after 4:30 p.m.

Facilities and Services

The base has an Airman and Family Readiness Center, Freedom I Fitness Center, library, Exchange, dining facility, and personnel services. The Exchange includes a food court, military clothing sales, optical shop, dry cleaning and alterations, flower shop, and beauty shop.

Full-time child care is available through the Child Development Center, but some age groups may have waiting lists. The center accepts requests using DD Form 2606. The library is open Monday through Saturday, with weekday and Saturday hours that vary.

Schools and Childcare

No on-base schools are listed. Most military-connected children attend Lowndes County School System or Valdosta City Schools. Some families may live in areas served by Berrien County or Lanier County schools.

The School Liaison office helps with pre-kindergarten through grade 12 education, enrollment, school changes, military-connected student concerns, and Exceptional Family Member Program coordination. Call 229-257-4380. Youth programs offer before- and after-school care, holiday camp, and summer programs; call 229-257-3067.

Medical Services

The 23rd Medical Group is at 3278 Mitchell Boulevard, Building 900. It provides primary care, pediatrics, women's health, immunizations, pharmacy, laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, behavioral health, and preventive and occupational health services. Call 229-257-2778 or 229-257-APPT for appointments.

Byars Health Clinic and Clark Health Clinic are also listed on the installation. Moody AFB does not provide urgent-care or emergency-care services. Call 911 for emergencies.

Recreation and Amenities

Facility What it offers Phone
Quiet Pines Golf Course Nine-hole course, practice green, driving range, pro shop, and snack bar 229-257-3297
Grassy Pond Recreation Area Cabins, RV and tent sites, shelters, boating, fishing, and nature trails 229-559-5840
Outdoor Adventures Outdoor programs and equipment rentals, including boats and fishing gear 229-257-1375
The SPOT: Entertainment Central Bowling, community programs, and Information, Tickets and Travel —

Arts and Crafts offers woodworking, framing and engraving, and automotive services. It is at 4379 George Street, Building 840.

Things to Know

  • Moody AFB is about 10 miles northeast of Valdosta and is mainly reached by Bemiss Road.
  • Base access generally requires sponsorship, an approved event process, or visitor-center processing.
  • Check identification and gate rules before traveling.
  • The base has no public transportation service.
  • Medical care is mainly outpatient, with no urgent-care or emergency-care service on base.
  • Child-care spaces may be limited, and waiting lists may apply.
  • Hours and access rules can change because of holidays, exercises, construction, or security needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Moody Air Force Base?

It is on Georgia Highway 125, or Bemiss Road, about 10 miles northeast of Valdosta.

What phone number can I use for the base operator?

Call 229-257-1110.

What phone number can I use for visitor access?

Call the Visitor Control Center at 229-257-4375.

Are there schools on Moody AFB?

No on-base schools are listed. Children generally attend nearby local school districts.

Does Moody AFB have emergency medical care?

No. Call 911 for emergencies.