Travis Air Force Base

The mission of the 60^th Air Mobility Wing is to “Rapidly Project American Power. Anytime...Anywhere."

Population Served

• Active Duty and Reservists: 10,741
• Military Family Members: 7,858
• Civilians: 3,268
• Retirees and Family Members (within a 50 mile radius): 110,781
• Grand Total: >132,648

Solano County is a high cost of living area, members PCSing to Travis are advised to visit their current installations Airman & Family Readiness Center to create a budget to ensure financial stability.  The Military Housing Office new location MHO Bldg 576. Privatization of on base housing has been implemented, location A&FRC Bldg 660. Please take time to visit the website for Travis Family Homes and view on-base housing. There is a waiting list for on-base housing as well as a waiting list for the three Child Development Centers on base. Inbound members are advised to contact both organizations for more information. Contact information can be found in this guide.

Passports and Visas

Ensure member and/or 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 to the military members and their families.

Travis AFB Vehicle Smog Check Requirements

PCS’ing to California and your vehicle requires a Smog Check? Read below for details on your next steps once you arrive to Travis AFB.

IAW the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments Section 118(d), vehicles operated on federal installations (Travis AFB) located within smog test area shall be tested regardless of where the vehicles are registered in the state.  Therefore, out-of-state registered vehicles are required to be tested to meet the Solano County, smog test requirements. Travis AFB employees (civilians and military) are required to complete the AF online self-certification to demonstrate compliance with the CAA.  Employees will be notified through an automated email from “no-reply@apims.af.mil”.   It is a requirement that each employee follows the email instruction and complete the self-certification within the time frame provided.  Below are most common scenarios that may apply to you:

1. If you do not own, or do not drive/park a personal vehicle on base 60 days or more a year, then follow the email instruction login the AF online self-certification program.  Answer “No” to the questions "Do you drive/park a personal vehicle on Travis AFB 60 days or more per year?"
2. If you drive/park a personal vehicle on base more than 60 days a year and if the vehicle is not exempted from smog test requirements, then the vehicle is required to be tested.  California smog test is good for two years and during the self-certification process when you get to the question “The Next Required Test Date:” This will be two years from when the vehicle last passed smog testing.

3. If the vehicle is exempted from smog testing, then select “This personal vehicle is exempt from emissions testing (smog check).”   Below are exemption categories:

   • $650 Repair Waiver

   • California Vehicle Smog Check

   • Diesel Vehicle

   • Electric Vehicles

   • Gasoline Vehicle 6 Yrs Old or Newer (e.g. in 2018, the six model years are: 2013 to 2018)

   • Gasoline Vehicle is 1975 Model Year or Older

   • Motorcycles

   • Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

For information regarding the AF self-certification requirements, please contact the base Air Quality Program Manager, Mr. Xuyen Lieu, 707-424-5103, or email: Xuyen.lieu@us.af.mil