Moving to Sheppard Air Force Base
Sheppard is home to the 82nd Training Wing, which trains over 70,000 people a year in technical fields, and the 80th Flying Training Wing's Euro-NATO pilot program. The base is a busy training hub on the Texas-Oklahoma border.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Wichita Falls, TX |
| Population served | More than 20,000 permanent party, trainees and support on a typical duty day |
| Airports | Wichita Falls Municipal, about 2 mi from the main gate; DFW as an alternative |
| Climate | Very hot summers often above 100F; freezing winters; severe spring weather including tornadoes |
| Cost of living | Wichita Falls median home about $190,000 (2024) |
| On-base housing | Balfour Beatty Communities (including Freedom Estates) |
| Medical care | 82nd Medical Group |
| Family support center | Military and Family Support Center |
Where families live
Freedom Estates
Balfour Beatty neighborhood served by Burkburnett ISD.
Wichita Falls
Host city with apartments and houses.
Burkburnett
Popular off-base area.
Iowa Park
Smaller town option.
Schools
Sheppard Elementary is the only school on base. Wichita Falls ISD and Burkburnett ISD serve most families.
- Wichita Falls ISD
- Burkburnett ISD — Serves Freedom Estates
On the installation: Sheppard Elementary
Sheppard School Liaison Office, Bldg 960, 940-676-6774
Things to do near Sheppard Air Force Base
- Lake Arrowhead State ParkoutdoorsFishing, hiking and camping.
- Wichita Falls Museum of ArtmuseumLocal art museum.
- River Bend Nature CenteroutdoorsLocal nature center.
- Sikes Senter MallfamilyShopping in Wichita Falls.
Realtors & local services
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Local programs & support
- Sheppard Military Housing OfficeHelps find rentals and purchases in Wichita Falls.
PCS tips for Sheppard Air Force Base
- Tornado shelters are marked on base and across the city; learn locations.
- Summer heat often tops 100F.
- Freedom Estates is zoned to Burkburnett ISD.
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.