Moving to Goodfellow Air Force Base
Goodfellow is the home of the 17th Training Wing, which trains intelligence, fire protection and other joint-force students from every service. About 3,500 students are on base at a time, so the community turns over often.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | San Angelo, TX |
| Population served | Over 12,500 including students, permanent party, civilians, contractors, dependents and retirees |
| Airports | San Angelo Regional / Mathis Field (SJT), about 10 mi |
| Cost of living | San Angelo median home about $200,000 (2024); sales from about $69K |
| On-base housing | Hunt Military Communities (privatized) |
| Medical care | 17th Medical Group |
| Family support center | Military and Family Support Center |
Where families live
On-base Hunt housing
Community center, trails and a dog park.
San Angelo
Host city with apartments and houses.
Schools
No DoDEA school exists in San Angelo; San Angelo ISD serves most families.
Goodfellow School Liaison Office, Bldg 145, 325-654-1845
Things to do near Goodfellow Air Force Base
- Fort Concho National Historic LandmarkmuseumHistoric frontier fort.
- San Angelo State ParkoutdoorsCamping and hiking.
- San Angelo Nature CenterfamilyNature center.
- Lake NasworthyoutdoorsBoating and fishing.
Realtors & local services
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Local programs & support
- Goodfellow Rental Partnership ProgramThe housing office works with landlords on deposit waivers and rent discounts.
PCS tips for Goodfellow Air Force Base
- Call the Military Housing Office before signing off-base leases.
- Some apartments limit children or pets.
- No airport shuttle runs to the base.
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.