Check-in Procedures

In-processing is done on an individual basis at Bldg 246, 427 Liberty Dr. Service members must bring all personnel, medical and financial records when in-processing.

• Civilian Personnel Office: 830-298-5806, Building 246, Room 122
• Military Personnel Customer Support Office: 830-298-5276, Building 246, Room 114
• Military Finance Office financial document in-processing is on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week at 9 a.m., in Building 246.

Student pilots to include Reserve, Guard and foreign exchange student pilots will bring in-processing documents to the 47th Student Squadron Transition Office prior to in-processing with the Military Personnel Flight.

• 47 STUS Admissions Flight Desk: 830-298-5211, Building 320, Room 2202

The main gate to Laughlin AFB is the WEST gate. This is where all entry traffic is directed, and also where the Visitor Control Center is located. The North gate is only operational for exit traffic in the afternoon on Monday through Friday, and in the event of a West gate closure.

After-hours accommodations are at the Laughlin Manor Air Force Inn, Building 454 located at 4th and Arnold Streets. Reservations can be made once a date of arrival is determined. Temporary lodging options include visiting quarters, temporary lodging facilities, and distinguished visitor suites. Contact Laughlin Manor at 830-298-5731 for further information and rates.

**Attention incoming Permanent Party and Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training students: Please review the important information located on the Laughlin Air Force Base website under the headings Newcomers and Student Pilots, and in the Welcome to SUPT at Laughlin.

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE VISITOR CENTER:

• Laughlin AFB Visitor Center Phone: 830-298-5349
• 47SFS Base Defense Operations Center Phone: 830-298-5100 for guidance
• Email: 47sfs.passregistrationvcc@us.af.mil

Address:

• Building 7002/Laughlin AFB Visitor Control Center
• SS317N, Laughlin AFB, TX 78840

Hours of Operations

• Monday through Friday, Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday  through Sunday, Hours: Closed

Note: Closed on all Family Down Days and Federal Holidays

If assistance is needed outside of duty hours, the gate guards may assist with a temporary pass

VISITOR ACCESS

Laughlin Air Force Base is a closed installation, all non-DoD affiliates will require DoD ID cardholders for sponsor, and proper identification is required to gain access. Proper identification includes but is not limited to:

• DOD Common Access cards
• Military Retiree ID cards
• Military Dependent ID cards
• Long-term access (Sponsorship for official visits requires a commander directed trusted agent)
• Local/State/Federal Law Enforcement (ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS)
• Veterans' Health Identification Cardholders (VHIC)
• Veterans Affairs Designated Caregiver Passes
• Sponsored Guest
• Contact Visitor Center Staff for other exceptions

Visitors will present the visitor pass with their Real ID compliant identification to the gate guard for base access. U.S. Passports or other valid forms of photo identification, social security card, and birth certificate may be used. Please refer to the DHS website below for the most current state updates.

Please feel free to call the VCC at 830-298-5349 or email us at 47sfs.passregistrationvcc@us.af.mil regarding any questions or concerns.

NOTES: 

• For official visitors, or visitors accessing the installation for an official purpose (government contractors, non-DoD guests of an organization, etc.), they must contact the host organization's designated official base access sponsor.
• Foreign Nationals requesting access onto the installation are required to fill out a 'Foreign Visitor Request form' from the Visitor Control Center. Email us at 47sfs.passregistrationvcc@us.af.mil for more information
• Non-U.S. Citizens are required to provide a Proof of Resident Alien Card, Employment Authorization Card and Social Security Card in addition to the documents listed above. 

DBIDS PRE-ENROLLMENT

You can significantly reduce wait time at Visitor Center by pre-enrolling in the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS).  Visit https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#/landing-page to provide the requested information, which includes:

Visitor:

• Name
• Date of Birth
• Country of Birth
• Citizenship
• Two identifiers (Social Security Number, Passport Number, State ID, Driver’s License, etc.)
• Gender
• Ethnicity
• Hair/Eye Color
• Height/Weight
• Address
• Email
• Phone Number

Sponsor:

• Name
• Email/Phone Number
• Site/Installation
• Purpose of Visit

Once submitted, the visitor will be provided with a screen with a QR code and instructions upon arriving at the installation.  The visitor should print this page or screenshot it on their mobile device and present it to the Visitor Center personnel.

First visit for veterans and caregivers (VHIC)

Upon the first visit to the installation, all Veterans and Caregivers must stop at the Visitor Center during regular hours of operation. Veterans and Caregivers may enroll for recurring access, which would allow them to proceed to the gate for entry upon subsequent visits without having to stop again at the Visitor Control Center.

As is the case with all other individuals seeking access to DoD installations, all eligible Veterans and Caregivers must pass a basic on-the-spot background check prior to enrolling into the DBIDS system. Veterans and Caregivers with felony convictions, felony arrest warrants, or other types of derogatory information related to criminal history or terrorism may not be permitted entry.

Note: Access disqualifiers may differ between DoD installations. For further information please visit: https://news.va.gov/68479/veterans-need-vhic-for-in-person-commissary-military-exchange-and-mwr-access/

For any comments or questions concerning base access, contact us at 830-298-5349. 

The main gate to Laughlin AFB is the WEST gate. This is where all entry traffic is directed, and also where the Visitor Control Center is located. The North gate is only operational for exit traffic in the afternoon on Monday through Friday, and in the event of a West gate closure.

There is currently no commercial airline service to Del Rio, TX.  The nearest airports to Laughlin AFB are San Antonio International (SAT) and Austin-Bergstrom (AUS).

After-hours accommodations are at the Laughlin Manor Air Force Inn, Building 454 located at 4th and Arnold Streets. Reservations can be made once a date of arrival is determined. Temporary lodging options include visiting quarters, temporary lodging facilities, and distinguished visitor suites. Contact Laughlin Manor at 830-298-5731 for further information and rates.

Attention incoming Permanent Party and Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training students: Please review the important information located on the Laughlin Air Force Base website under the headings Newcomers and Student Pilots, and in the Welcome to SUPT at Laughlin.

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE VISITOR CENTER

• Laughlin AFB Visitor Center Phone: 830-298-5349
• 47SFS Base Defense Operations Center Phone: 830-298-5100 for guidance
• Email: 47sfs.passregistrationvcc@us.af.mil

Address:

• Building 7002/Laughlin AFB Visitor Control Center
• SS317N, Laughlin AFB, TX 78840

Hours of Operations:

• Monday through Friday Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday through Sunday Hours: Closed

Note: Closed on all Family Down Days and Federal Holidays

If assistance is needed outside of duty hours, the gate guards may assist with a temporary pass

VISITOR ACCESS

Laughlin Air Force Base is a closed installation, all non-DoD affiliates will require DoD ID cardholders for sponsor, and proper identification is required to gain access. Proper identification includes but is not limited to:

• DOD Common Access cards
• Military Retiree ID cards
• Military Dependent ID cards
• Long-term access (Sponsorship for official visits requires a commander directed trusted agent)
• Local/State/Federal Law Enforcement (ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS)
• Veterans' Health Identification Cardholders (VHIC)
• Veterans Affairs Designated Caregiver Passes
• Sponsored Guest
• Contact Visitor Center Staff for other exceptions

Visitors will present the visitor pass with their Real ID compliant identification to the gate guard for base access. U.S. Passports or other valid forms of photo identification, social security card, and birth certificate may be used. Please refer to the DHS website below for the most current state updates.

Please feel free to call the VCC at 830-298-5349 or email us at 47sfs.passregistrationvcc@us.af.mil regarding any questions or concerns.

NOTES:

• For official visitors, or visitors accessing the installation for an official purpose (government contractors, non-DoD guests of an organization, etc.), they must contact the host organization's designated official base access sponsor.
• Foreign Nationals requesting access onto the installation are required to fill out a 'Foreign Visitor Request form' from the Visitor Control Center. Email us at 47sfs.passregistrationvcc@us.af.mil for more information
• Non-U.S. Citizens are required to provide a Proof of Resident Alien Card, Employment Authorization Card and Social Security Card in addition to the documents listed above. 

DBIDS PRE-ENROLLMENT

You can significantly reduce wait time at Visitor Center by pre-enrolling in the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS). Visit https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#/landing-page to provide the requested information, which includes:

Visitor:

• Name
• Date of Birth
• Country of Birth
• Citizenship
• Two identifiers (Social Security Number, Passport Number, State ID, Driver’s License, etc.)
• Gender
• Ethnicity
• Hair/Eye Color
• Height/Weight
• Address
• Email
• Phone Number

Sponsor:

• Name
• Email/Phone Number
• Site/Installation
• Purpose of Visit

Once submitted, the visitor will be provided with a screen with a QR code and instructions upon arriving at the installation.  The visitor should print this page or screenshot it on their mobile device and present it to the Visitor Center personnel.

First visit for veterans and caregivers (VHIC)

Upon the first visit to the installation, all Veterans and Caregivers must stop at the Visitor Center during regular hours of operation. Veterans and Caregivers may enroll for recurring access, which would allow them to proceed to the gate for entry upon subsequent visits without having to stop again at the Visitor Control Center.

As is the case with all other individuals seeking access to DoD installations, all eligible Veterans and Caregivers must pass a basic on-the-spot background check prior to enrolling into the DBIDS system. Veterans and Caregivers with felony convictions, felony arrest warrants, or other types of derogatory information related to criminal history or terrorism may not be permitted entry.

Note: Access disqualifiers may differ between DoD installations. For further information please visit: https://news.va.gov/68479/veterans-need-vhic-for-in-person-commissary-military-exchange-and-mwr-access/.

For any comments or questions concerning base access, contact us at 830-298-5349.