Moving to MCAS Yuma
MCAS Yuma is a desert air station that supports aviation training with nearby ranges, and hosts Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One and other squadrons. Yuma is a small, hot, affordable city near the California and Mexico borders.
| Branch | Marine Corps |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Yuma, AZ |
| Population served | About 4,500 Marines and Sailors assigned |
| Airports | Yuma International (YUM), about 5 miles away |
| Climate | Hot desert; summer highs above 100F are common and A/C runs most of the year |
| Cost of living | Generally below the US average, but utility bills are high |
| On-base housing | Privatized, owned by Camp Pendleton & Quantico Housing LLC (CPQH) and managed by Lincoln Military Housing |
| Medical care | Branch Health Clinic and Dental Clinic on base |
| Family support center | Marine & Family Services / Family Center |
Where families live
On-base housing
Recommended by the base given high summer utility costs; waitlists apply.
Central Yuma
Older homes and apartments close to shopping and downtown.
Foothills
Newer subdivisions and retirement communities east of town.
Somerton
Small border town with lower prices.
Schools
There are no DoD schools on the base. Families attend Crane, Yuma Elementary District One, Somerton or Yuma Union High School District, depending on where they live. The School Liaison can explain boundaries.
- Yuma Elementary School District One — Serves much of central Yuma.
- Crane Elementary School District — Serves the area around the base.
- Yuma Union High School District — High school district for the Yuma area.
- Somerton School District — Serves Somerton area.
MCAS Yuma School Liaison office, (928) 269-5373
Things to do near MCAS Yuma
- Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic ParkmuseumFormer Old West prison on the Colorado River.
- Yuma Crossing State Historic ParkmuseumFormer quartermaster depot telling the area's river-crossing story.
- Castle Dome Mines Museum & Ghost TownmuseumReconstructed mining town in the desert.
- Century House MuseummuseumLocal history museum with gardens.
- Imperial National Wildlife RefugeoutdoorsBirdwatching along the Colorado River.
- GolfsportsCourses in the area include Ironwood and Desert Hills.
Realtors & local services
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Local programs & support
- MCAS Yuma Military Family Housing OfficeHandles applications, wait lists and off-base rental referrals.
PCS tips for MCAS Yuma
- On-base housing is encouraged because of summer utility costs; apply early.
- Call the Housing Office at (928) 269-2826 for referrals.
- Expect over 100F summer days; keep A/C and car coolant in good shape.
- Yuma airport is only five miles from base, so flights in are easy.
- Check which district covers your address before signing a lease.
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.