Moving to Little Rock Air Force Base
Little Rock AFB is the home of the 19th Airlift Wing and the Defense Department's largest C-130 fleet, with active-duty, Guard and Reserve partners. It sits in Jacksonville, a military-friendly city about 15 miles from Little Rock. Families get short commutes and affordable housing with big-city options a short drive away.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Jacksonville, AR |
| Population served | About 13,900 including 6,995 military and 5,582 family members |
| Airports | Clinton National (LIT), about 20 mi |
| Cost of living | Below the US average |
| On-base housing | Hunt Military Communities: Lakeview Estates, Lower and Upper Meadow Woods, Ridgecrest Estates |
| Medical care | 19th Medical Group clinic |
| Family support center | Military and Family Readiness Center (Bldg 940) |
Where families live
Jacksonville
Host city with brick ranches, starter homes and newer builds; neighborhoods mentioned include Oakwood, Marshall Heights and Brookwood.
Cabot
Family-oriented suburb with well-rated schools.
Sherwood
Established neighborhoods with access to Little Rock.
On-base Hunt neighborhoods
Single-family homes in four neighborhoods, assigned by rank.
Schools
On-base families are zoned to the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. Flightline Upper Academy, a charter school for grades 5-8, is on base and may have a waitlist during PCS season.
- Jacksonville North Pulaski School District — Zoned schools: Bobby G. Lester Elementary, Jacksonville Middle, Jacksonville High
- Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School District — Runs Flightline Upper Academy (grades 5-8), application required
- Cabot School District — Nearby alternative
- Pulaski County Special School District — Serves parts of the area
On the installation: Flightline Upper Academy (charter, grades 5-8)
Little Rock AFB School Liaison Program Manager, Bldg 940, 501-987-1941
Things to do near Little Rock Air Force Base
- Pinnacle Mountain State ParkoutdoorsHiking, camping and fishing.
- Dupree ParkoutdoorsCity park in Jacksonville.
- Reed's Bridge Battlefield Heritage ParkmuseumCivil War battlefield site in Jacksonville.
- Argenta Arts DistrictnightlifeNorth Little Rock galleries, restaurants and live music.
- River Market DistrictfoodDowntown Little Rock dining and markets.
- Little Rock ZoofamilyFamily attraction in Little Rock.
- Clinton Presidential LibrarymuseumPresidential library and museum in Little Rock.
Realtors & local services
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Local programs & support
- Little Rock AFB Child Development Centers and free PCS childcareOn-base childcare for ages 6 weeks to 5 years; PCSing families can get 20 free hours within 60 days of arrival with an on-base provider.
PCS tips for Little Rock Air Force Base
- Apply early for Flightline Upper Academy during peak PCS season.
- Check housing.af.mil and Hunt for the neighborhoods that match your rank before house hunting.
- Commutes from Jacksonville are short, so many families live off base.
- Book base childcare early; waitlists are possible.
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
Other installations in the Texas, Oklahoma & Gulf South
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.
Sources
- https://www.housing.af.mil/Home/Installations/Little-Rock-AFB/
- https://mybaseguide.com/installation/little-rock-afb/community/little-rock-afb-housing/
- https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/in-depth-overview/little-rock-afb
- https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/military-installation/little-rock-afb/education/education
- https://edgerealtyar.com/?p=6775
- https://10federalstorage.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-moving-to-jacksonville-ar
- https://mymilitarybenefits.com/military-base/little-rock-air-force-base/