A bit below the national average of 100 at 84.
Hurricane Season
The Gulf Coast's hurricane season is June 1st - November 1st. It is mandatory for base housing residents to either evacuate to another location or go to an identified shelter when so directed. The base provides a wealth of information and offers frequent training to properly prepare individuals for the hurricane season.
Notes for Spouses of NPS Technical Training Students at Keesler
Concurrent travel is approved for Non-prior service airmen whose course length is 20 weeks or more.
Cell Phones
Cell phone use is strictly prohibited while driving on base.
No weapons or explosives are allowed to be transported on the installation. Housing residents must register weapons with 81 SFS upon arrival.
The major command at Keesler is the Air Education and Training Command. The 81st TRW's mission is to Train, Develop, and Inspire Premier Warfighters. The 81st Training Group is responsible for nearly 500 training courses both locally and at detachments and satellite locations.
The 81 TRG Mission Statement: Advance Critical Mission Capabilities of the Air and Space Expeditionary Force... Warriors... Training Warriors... For Warriors!
Keesler is part of Air Education and Training Command, and our primary mission since 1941 has been training. The emphasis is on high-technology training in a number of fields, primarily in the electronics specialties. Technical resident courses include career fields such as personnel, information management, air traffic control, finance, manpower, communications-electronics maintenance, computer operation, maintenance and programming, weather, metrology, aircraft warning and control systems and radio operations. For a thorough history of the installation visit Keesler's homepage.
Biloxi - 50,529
Gulfport - 71,660
Ocean Springs - 18,627
D 'Iberville - 13,236
There are approximately 4,008 active duty military, 1,510 civil service employees, 103,968 retirees, 3,961 family members and 1,700 contractors on Keesler AFB.
Keesler AFB is located in Biloxi, Mississippi on the Gulf Coast. There are strong military ties throughout the area. Thirteen miles to the west is the Naval Construction Battalion "Seabee" Base. Additionally, there are large military contractors in the area. Keesler AFB is located approximately 1 hour east of New Orleans, LA; 1 hour west of Mobile, AL; and 3 hours south of Jackson, MS. The base operator's phone number is 228-377-1110, DSN 312-597-1110. For more information on the Biloxi area, visit the City of Biloxi webpage https://biloxi.ms.us/
From Regional Airports
There are no flights arriving or departing on Keesler AFB. The closest commercial airport is the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport. Airlines servicing Gulfport-Biloxi Airport include: Airtran, Delta, Continental, and Northwest. Taxi Cabs do service Keesler from the airport and will cost an average of $30-$40.
There is also an airport in New Orleans approximately one hour west of Keesler AFB. New Orleans Airport (MSY) is served by most major carriers including American, United, and Southwest Airlines. Mobile, AL also hosts a regional airport and is approximately 1 hour east of Keesler AFB. There are no shuttle services from the New Orleans Airport; taxi fares are $200 or more.
Please contact your sponsor and advise them of your estimated arrival time and flight information if applicable prior to your arrival at Keesler AFB.
From the West
Travelers leaving from the Gulfport-Biloxi Airport, New Orleans Airport, and anywhere west of Keesler should take I-10 East. Proceed to I-110 South and follow signs to Keesler Air Force Base.
From the East
Travelers leaving the Mobile Airport and anywhere east of Keesler should take I-10 West and proceed to I-110 South. Signs on the Interstate will direct you to the I-110 connector that leads to Biloxi and Keesler. Exit I-110 at Division Street and follow Division St. directly to the gate. You will travel straight into the base and turn right on Larcher Blvd. Tyer House, where you check in for lodging, is the 24-hour arrival point. Tyer House can be located by driving straight on Larcher until you come to the Medical Center, turn left and Tyer House will be located on your right. Upon checking in, please remember to contact your sponsor for additional direction and information.
The Base Shuttle can transport you to most locations on base during duty hours Monday through Friday.
There is a shuttle for TDY students who must billet off base. Please check with Billeting and/or Base Transportation for information on pick up times at your hotel in the morning and times it can return you to your hotel in the afternoon.
228-377-1110 and then follow prompts accordingly.
Release 2023.08.17.1