Check-ins must stop at the Quarter Deck Bldg A-324 located on Boca Chica Field.
- The command recommends not bringing family members when checking in. They suggest you wait until housing is secured. The waiting list for two and four bedroom quarters fluctuates between two to six weeks. Receiving household goods may take up to ten days after notification of delivery address. Plan financially for the six weeks temporary lodging expenses ($95-$275 per day), or more if you board your pet. Balfour Beatty Communities has restrictions on pets allowed in the housing units. Only two pets are allowed. Exotic pets are not permitted-only dogs, cats, birds, or fish. The following dog breeds are considered aggressive and are not permitted: Akita, American Bull Dog, Chow, Doberman, Pit Bull, and Rotweiller.
- Geo- and Bachelor Quarters are furnished EXCEPT for a television. Plan to permanently store your household goods at origin versus shipment, while staying in Key West. Limited storage facilities are costly in the local community.
- Have one month's BAH available in preparation for securing a place to live, whether it's on base or out in town.
- The months of June through November are hurricane season. While traveling, keep in contact with your sponsor or your command. Watch the Weather Channel for storm updates and be prepared to leave if a mandatory evacuation occurs.
- Summer white uniform is authorized year round in Key West. Certain activities, however, require specified uniforms, so a complete inventory is a must.
- Please know all Navy personnel and their families who accept orders to Naval Air Station Key West are required to go thru the Overseas Screening Process.
- Check-ins must stop at the Quarter Deck Bldg A-324 located on Boca Chica Field.
- The command recommends not bringing family members when checking in. They suggest you wait until housing is secured.
- The months of June through November are hurricane season. While traveling, keep in contact with your sponsor or your command. Watch the Weather Channel for storm updates and be prepared to leave if a mandatory evacuation occurs.
- Summer white uniform is authorized year round in Key West. Certain activities, however, require specified uniforms, so a complete inventory is a must.
- Please know all Navy personnel and their families who accept orders to Naval Air Station Key West are required to go thru the Overseas Screening Process.
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. The operator can be reached at commercial (719) 567-1110. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.
