Moving to NAS Fallon
NAS Fallon hosts the Navy's tactical air warfare training center, home to TOPGUN and where carrier air wings train before deploying. It sits in a small farming town in Nevada's high desert about 70 miles east of Reno, so families trade big-city amenities for low prices, wide-open space and a close-knit base community.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Fallon, NV |
| Airports | Reno-Tahoe International (RNO), about 70 miles away |
| Climate | High desert: hot summers, cold winters, low humidity; winter roads can be hazardous |
| Cost of living | Below nearby Reno-area prices; a 2026 local guide cited a median asking price near $380,000, and Nevada has no state income tax |
| On-base housing | Liberty Military Housing (4880 Manzanita Dr.) |
| Medical care | Naval Branch Health Clinic Fallon; Banner Churchill Community Hospital in town |
| Family support center | Fleet & Family Support Center (Navy Life Southwest, Fallon) |
Where families live
Fallon (Old Town)
Historic Maine Street area with older single-family homes close to shops and restaurants.
Lahontan Valley Estates
Named by a local guide as a search area for single-family homes.
Stillwater
Rural-feel residential area; named by a local guide as a common search destination.
Schools
The county runs one district with grade-band campuses: Lahontan serves K-1, E.C. Best 2-3, Numa 4-5, then one middle school (6-8) and one high school (9-12). Bus service requires a separate annual application. There are no on-base schools.
- Churchill County School District — Single county district; grade-banded elementary campuses.
Navy School Liaison program under Child & Youth services, Navy Life Southwest (fallon.navylifesw.com).
Things to do near NAS Fallon
- Lahontan State Recreation AreaoutdoorsReservoir for boating, fishing and camping.
- Sand Mountain Recreation AreaoutdoorsLarge sand dune popular for off-roading and hiking.
- Base outdoor rentalsoutdoorsMWR rents skis, boats, campers and camping gear.
- Reno and Lake Tahoe day tripsday-tripReno is about 70 miles west with Tahoe beyond.
- Desert Moon Theater and base go-kart trackfamilyOn-base entertainment options.
Realtors & local services
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- Nevada Real Estate Group (LPT Realty)FallonPublishes a 2026 Fallon relocation guide that covers PCS moves and VA loans.
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Local programs & support
- Navy Life Southwest, FallonFleet & Family Readiness programs including child and youth services and the school liaison.
- Navy Housing Service Center (Fallon)Inspected off-base rental database and lease review at no cost.
PCS tips for NAS Fallon
- Applying through HEAT should get a housing referral contact within about two business days.
- Off-base housing is limited; start the search before arrival.
- Plan for summer heat and winter ice on U.S. 50 and Reno-bound roads.
- Specialty shopping and medical care often means the drive to Reno.
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 Desert Southwest
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.