Hunter Army Airfield  In-depth Overview

Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield are the Army's world-class training, and military armored power projection combination on the eastern seaboard of the United States. This dynamic platform allows military units in the region to deploy rapidly throughout the world. The U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Stewart is responsible for organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling garrison support and service activities, including overall management of the garrison workforce. The command is composed of numerous directorates and organizations responsible for the daily operation of Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. The garrison command provides support to assigned, attached and tenant units or activities to include on-post units and activities in the assigned geographic area.

When the Air Force closed their base at Hunter Field in Savannah, in 1967, the Army promptly assumed control and the U.S. Army Flight Training Center was developed in conjunction with the flight training being conducted at Fort Stewart. The helicopter pilot training was rapidly accelerated and pilots were trained and soon sent to duty all over the world, with a large percentage seeing active duty in Viet Nam. After a brief closure at the end of the war in Viet Nam, HAAF was reopened when the 1st Battalion, 75th Infantry Regiment (Ranger), parachuted into Fort Stewart and reactivated it. Hunter Army Air Field assumed an important role supporting the training and activities of the Rangers. On October 30, 1998, the new Departure/Arrival Airfield Control Group (DAACG) facility, named the Truscott Air Terminal, was dedicated at HAAF. For more information, visit the Fort Stewart website.

• Active Duty 5,709
• Active Duty Family Members 5,212
• Retirees 6,004
• Retirees' Family Members 9,177
• Civilian 737

HAAF is located in Savannah, Georgia. With a 2020 population of 145,754, Savannah is the 5th largest city in Georgia (after Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, and Macon County) and the 180th largest city in the United States.

Hunter Army Airfield Population

Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF) is located in Savannah, GA. It is on the southeast coast of Georgia. 

Approximate driving times from Savannah to other major cities

• Atlanta, GA - 4 hours / 250 miles
• Jacksonville, FL - 2 hours / 140 miles
• Charleston, SC - 2 hours / 110 miles
• Orlando, FL - 4 hours / 280 miles
• Myrtle Beach, SC - 4 hours / 230 miles

Savannah (Hunter Army Airfield) and Hinesville (Fort Stewart) are served by the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The airport features a rest area and information center for incoming military personnel. 

Incoming personnel must report initially to Fort Stewart.

From Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport to Fort Stewart, follow the signs from the airport to I-95 South. From 95, take the exit for GA Hwy 144 (Fort Stewart and Richmond Hill). Turn right at the off-ramp stop sign, and stay on 144 through post. Follow the signs to the Marne Reception Center.

Fort Stewart is located about 41 miles southwest of Savannah and readily accessible by way of the major East Coast Highways (U.S.17, I-16 and I-95). The major highway passing through Hinesville is U.S. 84. The routes to Fort Stewart from the east and west edges of town are clearly marked on this road.

Transportation to Fort Stewart must be provided by Soldiers, by such means as car rental, commercial taxi, and on-site shuttle services. Otherwise, call the Replacement Detachment at 912-767-0115/0111/2690 or use the military phone at the airport to call directly to the 3D Infantry Division Replacement Detachment.

Directions to HAAF from Airport

1. Turn right onto Patrick S Graham Dr. - 0.09 miles (If you reach Gulfstream Rd you've gone about 0.3 miles too far)
2. Turn slight right onto Gulfstream Rd. - 2.29 miles 
3. Take GA-21 South - 10.41 miles
4. GA-21 S becomes W De Renne Ave. - 0.27 miles
5. Turn right onto Montgomery St. -  0.38 miles
6. Turn left onto Mildred St. - 0.01 miles
7. Arrive at Hunter Army Airfield, 525 Leonard Neal Street

From Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport to Hunter Army Airfield, follow the signs from the airport to I-95 South.  Follow I-95 S, to I-16 E and GA-21 S/I-516 E to Montgomery Street. Turn right on to Montgomery Street. to Hunter Army Airfield.

All newly assigned Soldiers to Hunter Army Airfield must report to Fort Stewart at the Marne Reception Center, Building 200.

Fort Stewart is located about 41 miles southwest of Savannah and readily accessible by way of the major East Coast Highways (U.S.17, I-16 and I-95). The major highway passing through Hinesville is U.S. 84. The routes to Fort Stewart from the east and west edges of town are clearly marked on this road.

Hunter Army Airfield is located in Savannah and readily accessible by way of the major East Coast Highways (U.S.17, I-16 and I-95). The major highway passing through Hinesville is U.S. 84. The routes to Fort Stewart from the east and west edges of town are clearly marked on this road.

Traveling by Train

Savannah and Jesup are served by Amtrak Rail System. Jesup is about 40 miles from Fort Stewart. From Jesup go East on Highway 84 and follow the signs for Fort Stewart.

When You Get To the Gate  

All gates are 100% ID check, with the trusted traveler policy still suspended and visitor access restrictions in effect. 

Hunter Army Airfield does not have public bus and taxi transportation on the installation.  Public bus transportation is available off the installation.

HAAF Base Operator 912-315-5110 (DSN 312-729-5110).