Moving to Dyess Air Force Base
Dyess hosts the 7th Bomb Wing (B-1B Lancer) and the 317th Airlift Wing (C-130J), earning the nickname America's Lift-and-Strike Base. It is a large operational base next to Abilene in west-central Texas.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Abilene, TX |
| Population served | About 15,000 total; 4,436 active duty and 6,264 dependents (FY25) |
| Airports | Abilene Regional, about 15 mi; DFW as the next option |
| Climate | Extreme summer heat above 100F; hail common March-June; flash flooding possible |
| Cost of living | Abilene median home about $180,000 (2024) |
| On-base housing | Balfour Beatty (Dyess Family Homes, on base) and Hunt (Quail Hollow, off base) |
| Medical care | 7th Medical Group |
| Family support center | Military and Family Readiness Center |
Where families live
Dyess Family Homes
Balfour Beatty duplexes and single-family homes.
Quail Hollow
Hunt apartments and townhouses off base.
Abilene
Host city with apartments and houses.
Wylie / Buffalo Gap
Off-base neighborhoods with housing.
Schools
No schools on base. Dyess Elementary serves Dyess Family Homes and Quail Hollow, then Clack Middle and Cooper High.
Dyess School Liaison Office, 217 5th Street, Bldg 7401, 325-696-4591
Things to do near Dyess Air Force Base
- Lake Fort Phantom HilloutdoorsCamping and fishing.
- Abilene State ParkoutdoorsCamping and hiking.
- Mall of AbilenefamilyShopping and dining.
Realtors & local services
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Local programs & support
- Dyess Military Housing OfficeHousing referrals and information at 710 Third Street.
PCS tips for Dyess Air Force Base
- A dangerous dog restriction applies to housing residents.
- Plan for hail and heat.
- Temporary lodging is available at the Dyess Inn.
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.