Mountain Home Air Force Base is an active United States Air Force installation in southwestern Idaho. It is about 12 miles southwest of Mountain Home. This guide covers directions, base access, housing, schools, childcare, medical care, services, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Mountain Home Air Force Base
Military branch United States Air Force
Base status Active
Street address 575 Gunfighter Avenue, Building 180, Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648-5237
Main phone number 208-828-6800
Visitor Center phone 208-828-6022; after-hours: 208-828-2256
Official website Mountain Home Air Force Base official website

Location and Directions

Mountain Home AFB is about 12 miles southwest of Mountain Home, Idaho. Boise Airport is about 50 miles away. Public transportation from the airport is limited, so newcomers should arrange transportation with their sponsor.

Starting point or gate Driving information
Boise Airport Take I-84 toward Mountain Home. Use Exit 90 for State Highway 51, State Highway 67, Mountain Home, and Bruneau. Continue on I-84 Business, Old U.S. 30, and W. 6th Street, which becomes Airbase Road and leads to the gate.
Main Gate Open 24 hours.
Grand View Gate Open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., for commercial vehicles only.

Visitor Information

The 366th Security Forces Squadron Visitor Control Center is in Building 5400. It is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The center handles visitor passes, sponsorship, contractor passes, special-event passes, and foreign-visitor procedures.

Visitors and contractors must follow current installation access rules. Identification, sponsorship, vehicle checks, and background screening may be required. Confirm the rules with the Visitor Control Center before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Privatized family housing is managed by Balfour Beatty Communities. Two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes are available. The housing office is at 520 Fir Street, Building 182, and can be reached at 208-832-9900. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Sagebrush Inn offers temporary lodging at 875 Falcon Street, Building 2320. Call 208-828-5200; it is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations are strongly encouraged. A limited number of pet-friendly units are available. FAM CAMP is open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis for authorized military ID card holders, their families, and authorized guests.

Facilities and Services

Base services include support offices, food, shopping, and daily-use facilities. The installation also keeps an official phone directory with current agency contacts.

Service group Examples
Family and personal support Airman and Family Readiness Center, Chapel, Legal office, Finance, and Military Personnel Flight
Food and shopping Commissary, base exchange, food facilities, and Wagon Wheel Dining Facility
Other services Education Center, Library, Housing office, School Liaison Officer, and post office

Schools and Childcare

Mountain Home AFB Primary School serves grades K through 4. Its phone number is 208-832-4651. The local public school district is Mountain Home School District 193, which can be reached at 208-587-2580.

The Mountain Home AFB Child Development Center is at 450 Gunfighter Avenue, Building 2623. It serves children from 6 weeks through 5 years and offers hourly care, weekly care, and a Part Day Enrichment Program. Hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; call 208-828-2443. The School Liaison Program can provide information about public, charter, and private schools.

Medical Services

The 366th Medical Group, also called the 366th Medical Treatment Facility, is at 90 Hope Drive, Building 6000. Call 208-828-6806 for appointments. Services include family health, pediatrics, dental care, immunizations, mental health, women's health, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, optometry, and flight and operational medicine. Care is for authorized beneficiaries and active-duty personnel under clinic-specific rules. The facility has a recurring training closure on the first Wednesday of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and clinic schedules may vary.

Recreation and Amenities

Recreation options include the Fitness and Sports Center, Bowling Center, Outdoor Recreation, Silver Sage Golf Course, Library, Community Skills Center, Youth Center, Gunfighter Theater, and FAM CAMP. Hours, prices, programs, and eligibility can change, so check with the activity before visiting.

Things to Know

  • Mountain Home AFB is an Air Combat Command installation in southwestern Idaho.
  • The 366th Fighter Wing is the host wing and operates F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft. The base also hosts a Republic of Singapore Air Force fighter squadron.
  • Base access is controlled. Arrange sponsorship and check identification and pass rules before arrival.
  • Boise Airport is about 50 miles away, and public transportation is limited.
  • Medical services and clinic hours vary, with a recurring first-Wednesday training closure.
  • Gate hours, phone numbers, lodging, school, childcare, and other service details can change. Confirm current information before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mountain Home Air Force Base?

It is about 12 miles southwest of Mountain Home, Idaho.

What airport is closest to the base?

Boise Airport is about 50 miles from the installation. Public transportation is limited.

Is the Main Gate open all day?

Yes. The Main Gate is open 24 hours. The Grand View Gate is for commercial vehicles and has weekday hours.

Where can visitors get access help?

The Visitor Control Center is in Building 5400. Call 208-828-6022 or, after hours, 208-828-2256.

Does the base have a child care center?

Yes. The Child Development Center serves children from 6 weeks through 5 years. Call 208-828-2443.