Moving to Mountain Home Air Force Base
Mountain Home is home to the 366th Fighter Wing, flying F-15E Strike Eagles and hosting a joint F-15SG squadron with Singapore's air force, in the high desert of southwestern Idaho. Most families live in or around the small town of Mountain Home, with Boise about 40 miles away for shopping, medical specialists and flights.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Mountain Home / Boise, ID |
| Population served | About 3,200 residents in the base census area (2020) |
| Airports | Boise Airport (BOI), in Boise about 40 miles from the base |
| Climate | Semi-arid: hot, dry summers (July highs near 95F), short cold winters, about 10 inches of precipitation, some snow and sub-zero nights |
| Cost of living | Small-town housing market; no figures verified |
| On-base housing | Balfour Beatty Communities (privatized family housing, 520 Fir St; eight neighborhoods per a base-area source); dorms for unaccompanied Airmen (599 bedspaces in five dorms) |
| Medical care | 366th Medical Group clinic at Mountain Home AFB |
| Family support center | Airman and Family Readiness Center |
Where families live
On-base Balfour Beatty housing
Privatized 2-4 bedroom homes with covered picnic areas and basketball courts; more amenities were planned.
Mountain Home
Small town with local shopping and affordable housing; most off-base families live here.
Boise area
A few families choose the Boise metro for bigger-city amenities despite the commute along I-84.
Schools
Mountain Home School District #193 serves the town and base, with Mountain Home High School as its comprehensive high school. The installation's School Liaison office can help with enrollment and questions.
- Mountain Home School District #193 — Main district for the town and the base
Mountain Home School Liaison Office (through the Airman and Family Readiness Center)
Things to do near Mountain Home Air Force Base
- Crater RingsoutdoorsNational Natural Landmark about 8 miles northwest of the town.
- Day trips to Boiseday-tripState capital about 40 miles northwest for dining, shopping and events.
- Visitors and newcomers resources on the base sitefamilyThe installation's website lists base resources and helping agencies for new arrivals.
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PCS tips for Mountain Home Air Force Base
- Counseling at the Military Housing Office is required before you sign any lease or sale contract.
- The base is roughly 12 miles from the town of Mountain Home, so commute and gate times matter.
- Winter lows can fall well below zero while summers can exceed 100F; prepare vehicles and homes.
- Boise is the nearest large city for major shopping and flights.
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 Mountain West
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.