MacDill AFB

The MacDill AFB is an Air Mobility Command (AMC) base, capable of rapidly projecting air-refueling power anywhere in the world. Organized into four groups to carry out a two-fold mission of air refueling and airlift support to the two Unified Commands based at MacDill. MacDill is home to the United States Central Command and United States Special Operations Command and 51 other tenant units.

Car insurance rates in this area tend to be higher than other locations. Any person who has a vehicle in Florida for more than 90 days during a 365-day period must purchase Personal Injury Protection, PIP, and Property Damage Liability Insurance coverage. The 90-day window does not have to be consecutive.

Please contact the M&FRC for an Initial Waiver Fee form (saves $225) prior to transferring your car registration to Florida at FSC.frontdesk@us.af.mil

Florida runs vehicle registration based on month/day of birth and they do not prorate. Please plan accordingly when transferring registration.

May, June, July, and August are extremely high PCS months for MacDill AFB. It is very important that inbound personnel arriving during these months call the MacDill Traffic Management Flight in advance at 813-828-2600 or DSN 312-968-2600.

HURRICANE SEASON is from 1 June to 1 December. Call ahead if you are arriving at MacDill and a hurricane is predicted to hit this area. Monitor the Weather Channel and contact your sponsor or unit for additional information.

It is important to update your and your family's information on the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System, AFPAAS, https://afpaas.af.mil. Make it a practice to use sunscreen (especially children). Be alert for snakes and alligators when you walk in wooded or marshy areas.

Relocation Information

Coming to MacDill? Visit the Relocation One-Stop-Shop https://macdillfss.com/relocation/ for MacDill AFB relocation information.

ID Card Information:

Visit MacDill FSS for details on obtaining/renewing a Military ID card at the MPF (Military Personnel Flight).

• The MPF can be contacted at macdillafb.ids@us.af.mil or 813-828-6673.

Defense Service Network Dialing Instructions

The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense. 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. The operator can be reached at commercial number 813-828-1110. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.