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  • Department of the Air Force

    57 Patriot Drive

    Westover Air Reserve Base

    Chicopee, MA 01022

    COMM phone number for Westover ARB Installation Address

    413-557-3588

    WEBSITEWebsite: www.westover.afrc.af.mil/
    MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+57+Patriot+Drive,+Westover+Air+Reserve+Base,+Chicopee+MA+01022

Cost of Living

Westover has a high cost of living in comparison with the rest of the United States.  Compared to the rest of the country, the City of Chicopee cost of living is 11% higher than the U.S. average.

For more detailed information, please see website https://www.mass.gov and search the corresponding information within the Department of State website resources.

Photos

C5 On Touchdown at Westover ARB
Westover ARB Fitness Center
Westover ARB - Armed Forces Reserve Center
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Special & critical installation message

  • In the winter months, October through April expect black ice or snow/ice and the roads. Good wipers, plenty of windshield wiper fluid, and a full tank of gas are critical.
  • Please call as far in advance as possible to make reservations at the Temporary Lodging Facility (Flyers Inn) 413-557-2700.
  • For instillation phone directory assistance, please dial 413-557-1110.

Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions

The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included.  Currently, there is no physical operator for Westover Air Reserve Base.  For instillation phone directory assistance, please dial 413-557-1110.

*Please note: Due to COVID-19 postures, activity on base may be limited. 

In-Depth Overview

Population

The 439th Airlift Wing Westover ARB is comprised of a diverse population; servicing Reservists (both ART’s & TR’s), Guardsmen, and active duty service members from all branches of the military, a civilian employed population, and multiple military and civilian tenant organizations.  Westover is the nation’s largest Air Force Reserve Base and is home to more than 4000 military and civilian employees.

466,372 people in Hampden County, and 55,126 people in the city of Chicopee, according to July 2019 Census.

55,126 people in the city of Chicopee and 466,372 people line in Hampden County according to July 2019 Census. Service Members and Civilians come from all of New England and across the United States.

Location

The 439th Airlift Wing is a unit of the Air Force Reserve Command. The Wing is assigned to Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts located in the northeast region of the United States of America.

History

Westover is the nation's largest Air Force Reserve base and operates C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft. Westover has been in operation since 1940; serving as a bomber training base and a port of embarkation/debarkation during World War II, as a staging point for the Berlin Airlift, Headquarters of the Military Airlift Command system through 1955 and then as a major base of operations for the Strategic Airlift Command until 1974. Since May 19, 1974 Westover has been an Air Force Reserve base. For more history visit Westover's homepage.

Mission

Westover ARB is capable of providing worldwide air movement of troops, supplies, equipment, and medical patients.  The 439th Airlift Wing also involves airdrop and combat off-load operations. Support units provide; communications, engineering, logistical, medical, and security requirements. Please visit the Westover homepage for more information on our mission.

Population

The 439th Airlift Wing, Westover ARB is comprised of a diverse population; servicing Reservists (both ART’s & TR’s), Guardsmen, and active duty service members, from all branches of the military, a civilian employed population and multiple military and civilian tenant organizations.  Westover is the nation’s largest Air Force Reserve Base, and is home to more than 4000 military and civilian workers.

466,372 people in Hampden County and 55,126 people in the city of Chicopee (according to July 2019 Census).

Directions

From Connecticut/South

Take I-91 North to I-291 in Springfield to Fuller Road and take exit marked Westover ARB. Follow the Westover signs to Patriot Ave gate  (James Street gate doesn't have 24 hour access).

From New York State/West

Take Mass Pike (I-90) East to Exit 49 ("old exit 5") and follow the Westover signs to the base to Patriot Ave gate (James Street gate doesn't have 24 hour access).

From Boston Area

Take the Mass Pike (I-90) West to Exit 49 ("old exit 5") in Chicopee. Follow the Westover signs to the base to Patriot Ave gate  (James Street gate doesn't have 24 hour access).

From Vermont/North

Take I-91 South to Mass Pike (I-90). Head East to Exit 49 ("old exit 5") and follow the Westover signs to the base to Patriot Ave gate  (James Street gate doesn't have 24 hour access)

GPS Address

Entering Westover ARB into most GPS devices will not get you to a valid 24 hour open gate. To reach the Main Gate, please enter 2255 Westover Rd, Chicopee, MA 01011 into your GPS. This address is for a nearby business, disregard the turnoff for the business and continue straight on Westover Rd. to Patriot Av. the main gate will be on your left just prior to the road ending.

Contact Information

Please dial 413-557-1110 for the Instillation phone directory for Westover Air Reserve Base.