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Kirtland Air Force Base

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Cost of Living

  • The median monthly rent of the average three bedroom home in Albuquerque is $2,560 and the average rent for an apartment in Albuquerque is $1,014. 
  • For the 2022 Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors, area housing market to present, an apartment for rent in Albuquerque, New Mexico typically goes for $1,288 per month, while a single-family home for rent in Albuquerque, New Mexico has a monthly cost of around $2,560. Renter-occupied units make up 40% of the local housing market, while the rental vacancy rate in Albuquerque, New Mexico is at 7.3.
  • The median listing home price in Albuquerque, NM was $335K in February 2023, trending up 8.1% year-over-year.

Installation Details

Special and Critical Installation Information

Housing

All active duty military members qualified to receive BAH must meet with the Kirtland Housing Management Office (HMO), prior to engaging in any residential rental/lease agreement in privatized on-base housing or community (off-base) housing. This requirement also applies to home purchase agreements. HMO is included in your Welcome Center in processing appointment.

All unaccompanied members below grade E5 must report to the Dorm Manager at 505-853-5479, DSN 312-263-5479, for housing assistance. For further assistance with your housing needs contact the HMO at 505-846-8217, DSN 312-246-8217.

Child Development Centers

There are two child development centers on Kirtland AFB. Both centers have a waiting list for unborn through 2 years of age. Parents are encouraged to forward a DD 2606, Department Of Defense Child Development Program Request for Care Record, to the Gibson CDC or Maxwell CDC to establish a need for care.

Pets

If you are going to bring pets to Kirtland AFB please check on the Animal Control Requirement. Vicious dogs, including Pit Bulls, American Staffordshire Bull Terriers, English Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Rottweilers (full or mixed breed), wolf hybrids, or any other breed with dominant traits geared toward aggression are banned from base housing at Kirtland AFB. All housing applicants who intend to have a Service Animal or Emotional Support/Therapy Animal reside in housing must declare the animal and provide required documentation to the MHO and the Kirtland Family Housing or to the Rental Partnership Program leasing office prior to referral. Failure to do so may void your application.

Financial Information

If you have emergency financial needs call 505-846-0741, DSN 312-246-0741 or stop by the Military and Family Readiness Flight to speak with the Air Force Aid Society Officer.

The 377th Air Base Wing is the host organization at Kirtland Air Force Base. The wing reports to Air Force Global Strike Command and supports over 100 mission partners. The base and its various mission partners employs about 22,000 active duty, civilians, contractors, Guard and Reserve personnel. Kirtland AFB occupies 51,558 acres.

Firearms registration applies to all residents of Kirtland Family Housing, Fam-Camp, base dormitories, lodging facilities and government owned or operated facilities. Firearms registration is accomplished by completing an AF IMT 1314, Firearms Registration, and a DD FM 2760 Lautenberg Act and delivering those forms to the Law Enforcement Armory. All firearms registered to owners residing in the dormitories are required to be stored in the Law Enforcement Armory immediately upon purchase of the firearm. When entering the installation while transporting firearms, immediately inform gate security personnel.

In-Depth Overview

Mission

The missions of Kirtland Air Force Base fall into four major categories:

  • Research, Development and Testing,
  • Readiness and Training,
  • Munitions Maintenance,
  • Support to base operations for more than 100 mission partners.

Visit the Kirtland AFB official homepage to obtain more information about the mission at Kirtland AFB.

Population

Population of Albuquerque (2020 Census Data): 572, 864.  0.45% change from 2022. 

Metro Area - Bernalillo County, Sandoval County, Torrance County, Valencia County (2023 Census Data):  955,000, a 1.38% increase from 2022.

Location

Kirtland AFB would like to welcome you to New Mexico, the "Land of Enchantment". Kirtland AFB is located in the southeast section of Albuquerque, in Bernalillo County. The base occupies over 51,000 acres and employs about 22,000 people. Albuquerque has a slightly lower cost of living than the national average. The sun shines more than 300 days a year in Albuquerque creating weather that is ideal for many outdoor activities.

Directions

The Albuquerque International Sunport is located just west of Kirtland Air Force Base and shares runways with the base. The distance from the Sunport passenger terminal to the Kirtland Inn is about 8 miles using the Truman Gate.

Please arrange with your sponsor to assist with transportation if arriving by commercial air. There is no scheduled military transportation to the base. Commercial transportation from the Sunport to the base include rental car, taxi, and bus. Use of Uber and Lyft is discouraged because the driver may not have base access and cannot drive on base to your destination.

UPDATE

Driving Directions from Albuquerque International Sunport to the Kirtland Inn (open 24 hours) on Kirtland AFB via the Truman Gate (open 24 hours):

  • Exit the Sunport to Yale Blvd. SE
  • Proceed North on Yale Blvd. SE to Gibson Blvd SE
  • Turn right (East) on Gibson Blvd SE to Truman St. SE for approximately 1.9 miles
  • Turn right (South) and enter Kirtland AFB through the Truman Gate
  • Proceed straight ahead to Randolph Ave SE (second traffic light)
  • Turn left (East) on Randolph Ave SE
  • Proceed East on Randolph Ave for approximately 1.1 miles
  • Randolph Ave curves right (South) and connects to Kirtland Rd. SE
  • Turn left (East) on Hardin Blvd.
  • Proceed East on Hardin Blvd. for approximately 1 mile to Wyoming Blvd
  • Turn left (North) on Wyoming Blvd.
  • Proceed North on Wyoming Blvd for approximately 1.3 miles
  • Turn right (East) on Club Road (just before the Wyoming Gate)
  • Proceed East on Club Road for approximately 0.9 miles
  • Club Road curves right (South) and connects with 18th Street
  • Turn right (South) on 18th Street for approximately 0.1 mile
  • Kirtland Inn is located on the right

Driving directions from nearest major highways to the Kirtland Inn.

Driving directions from I-25:

  • Take Exit 222A Gibson Blvd. East to Truman Street
  • Turn right and enter Kirtland AFB through the Truman Gate
  • Proceed Straight ahead to Randolph Ave SE (second traffic light)
  • Turn left (east) on Randolph Ave SE
  • Proceed east on Randolph Ave for 1.1 miles
  • Randolph Ave curves right (south) and connects to Kirtland Rd. SE
  • Turn left on Hardin Blvd.
  • Proceed east on Hardin Blvd. for 1 mile to Wyoming Blvd.
  • Turn left (north) on Wyoming Blvd.
  • Proceed north on Wyoming Blvd for 1.3 miles
  • Turn right (east) on Club Road (just before the Wyoming Gate)
  • Turn right (south) on 18th Street
  • Kirtland Inn is located on the right

Driving directions from I-40 Eastbound to the Kirtland Inn:

  • Take I-25 South
  • Take Exit 222A Gibson Blvd. East to Truman Street
  • Turn right and enter Kirtland AFB through the Truman Gate
  • Proceed Straight ahead to Randolph Ave SE (second traffic light)
  • Turn left (east) on Randolph Ave SE
  • Proceed east on Randolph Ave for 1.1 miles
  • Randolph Ave curves right (south) and connects to Kirtland Rd. SE
  • Turn left on Hardin Blvd.
  • Proceed east on Hardin Blvd. for 1 mile to Wyoming Blvd.
  • Turn left (north) on Wyoming Blvd.
  • Proceed north on Wyoming Blvd for 1.3 miles
  • Turn right (east) on Club Road (just before the Wyoming Gate)
  • Turn right (south) on 18th Street
  • Kirtland Inn is located on the right

Driving directions from I-40 Westbound to the Kirtland Inn:

  • Take Exit 165 Eubank Blvd.
  • Turn left (South) on Eubank Blvd SE
  • Proceed South on Eubank Blvd SE for approximately 2.1 miles and enter Kirtland AFB through the Eubank Gate
  • Proceed straight ahead (West) on G Ave SE for 1 mile to Wyoming Blvd (Note: G Ave connects with Frost Ave)
  • Turn right (North) on Wyoming Blvd.
  • Proceed north on Wyoming Blvd for 0.7 miles
  • Turn right (east) on Club Road (just before the Wyoming Gate) for approximately 0.9 miles
  • Turn right (south) on 18th Street
  • Kirtland Inn is located on the right

INSTALLATION GATE HOURS:

  • Truman Gate: 24 hours / 7 days a week;
  • Truman Visitor Control Center:  24 hours / 7 days a week;
  • Eubank Gate: 24 hours / 7 days a week;
  • Gibson Gate: 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., daily;
  • Wyoming Gate: Weekdays
    • 5:30 to 9 a.m. inbound/outbound
    • 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. outbound ONLY
  • Carlisle Gate:  Weekdays
    • 5:30 to 9 a.m. inbound/outbound
    • 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. outbound ONLY
  • Kirtland Contractor Gate:
    • 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday
    • Closed on weekends, AFGSC Family Days, federal holidays
  • Maxwell Gate: 24 hours / 7 days a week