Moving to Altus Air Force Base
Altus is the home of the 97th Air Mobility Wing, which trains C-17, KC-135 and KC-46 crews. It sits in the flat southwest corner of Oklahoma, with excellent flying weather and a small-town atmosphere.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Altus, OK |
| Population served | About 1,200 permanent military; roughly 5,000 in the wider Air Force community |
| Airports | Lawton Municipal; Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is the larger option |
| Climate | More than 300 days a year of good flying weather; flat landscape |
| On-base housing | Confirm current partner with the Military Housing Office (housing.af.mil) |
| Medical care | 97th Medical Group Clinic |
| Family support center | Military and Family Readiness Center, 308 N. 1st St. |
Where families live
Altus
The host city west of the base.
Schools
Rivers Elementary (pre-K through 4th) is the only school on base and a replacement is planned. Other grades attend Altus Public Schools.
- Altus Public Schools — Pre-K through 12 across several campuses
On the installation: Rivers Elementary
Altus School Liaison Office, Bldg 52, 308 N. 1st Street, 580-481-5439
Realtors & local services
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Local programs & support
- Altus Military and Family Readiness CenterRelocation and family support services.
PCS tips for Altus Air Force Base
- Ask the Military Housing Office who currently manages family housing.
- Lawton Municipal has a military representative on site.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.