Scott Air Force Base

The primary mission of Scott Air Force Base is global mobility. The base provides command and control for all logistics of the United States military in air, over land, and across the sea. Team Scott sets policies and executes all air mobility operations. The installation is responsible for providing United States aeromedical evacuation capabilities, flying C-21 operational support airlift, and operating air refueling missions in the KC-135. Scott Air Force Base supplies forces to theater combatant commanders.

375th Air Mobility Wing

The 375th Air Mobility Wing is AMC's Showcase Wing – host unit responsible for installation management and operation support.

The 375th Air Mobility Wing has managed the domestic aeromedical evacuation system since 1975 by providing timely airlift of seriously ill or injured military personnel, military family members and other Department of Defense patients to medical treatment centers.

The 458th Airlift Squadron flies Operational Support Airlift (OSA) missions that provide transportation for government officials, cargo requiring time-sensitive airlift, and single patient aeromedical evacuation. The 54th Airlift Squadron transport executive travel missions on C-40 aircraft.

The 375th consists of several staff agencies and four groups: 375th Medical Group, 375th Mission Support Group, and the 375th Operations Group.

Scott AFB Mission Partners

The 375th Air Mobility Wing hosts many mission partners- including Air Mobility Command, U.S. Transportation Command, Cyberspace Capabilities Center, 635th Supply Chain Operations Wing, a Reserve airlift wing (932nd Airlift Wing), and an Air National Guard refueling wing (126th Air Refueling Wing), U.S. Army Transportation Command, Defense Information Systems Agency, Defense Information Technology Contracting Office, 15th Operational Weather Squadron and the USAF Band of Mid-America, among others.

It is Illinois law (Illinois Child Passenger Protection Act) that ALL children be in an appropriate car seat and in the rear seat of the vehicle through age 8.

Illinois Child Passenger Protection Act requires children under the age of 2 years to be properly secured in a rear-facing child restraint system unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds or is 40 or more inches tall.

Cell phone use while driving is prohibited on Scott AFB. Texting while driving is prohibited both on base and throughout the state of Illinois.

During winter months, inbound personnel should utilize the Scott AFB Snow and Information Line at 618-256-SAFB (7232) or visit www.scott.af.mil to determine base conditions, reporting delays, and facility closures.

Passports and Visas

If you are traveling from overseas, ensure you and/or all dependents have the required passports and/or visa prior to final out-processing. Member and/or dependents are not allowed to final out-process without the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents. Members electing the accompanied tour will not be permitted to out-process without having the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.

These actions are necessary to prevent unforeseen hardships for the military members and their families. Therefore, as a last reiteration, it is essential, members do not out-process without having the appropriate passports/visas for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.

Temporary Lodging Facilities offer convenient short‑term accommodations for incoming and outgoing military members and their families. A limited number of pet‑friendly units are available for an additional $10 per night, and a current rabies certificate must be presented at check‑in. Reservations are accepted on a first‑come, first‑served basis, depending on availability. For reservations or more information, contact the Scott Inn at https://375fss.com/scott-inn/, 618‑256‑1844, or DSN 312‑576‑1844.

Air and Space Force families may also qualify for the child care for PCS program, funded by the Air and Space Force Aid Society. Service members within 60 days of arriving on base may receive up to $200 per child (up to age 12), with a maximum of $1,000 per family. For details, call the M&FRC at 618‑256‑8668, DSN 312‑576‑8668, or visit https://afas.org/.