Moving to Coast Guard Base Kodiak
Base Kodiak is the largest Coast Guard installation by area, home to Air Station Kodiak and several cutters, on Kodiak Island. Families get remote island life, wild scenery and outdoor recreation.
| Branch | Coast Guard |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Kodiak, AK |
| Formerly known as | Naval Air Station Kodiak (to 1972) |
| Airports | Kodiak Airport (ADQ), flights via Anchorage |
| Climate | Cool, rainy and windy maritime |
| Cost of living | High; goods are shipped in |
| On-base housing | Coast Guard-owned government housing; confirm with Base Kodiak Housing Office |
| Medical care | Base clinic |
| Family support center | Coast Guard Work-Life office |
Where families live
On-base housing
Coast Guard-owned housing.
City of Kodiak
Main town with harbor and shops.
Bells Flats / Chiniak area
Rural homes.
Schools
Kodiak Island Borough School District serves the area: East, Main, Peterson Elementary, Kodiak Middle and High. No DoDEA.
- Kodiak Island Borough School District — 722 Mill Bay Rd; 907-486-7550.
Coast Guard Work-Life school liaison
Things to do near Coast Guard Base Kodiak
- Fort Abercrombie State Historical ParkoutdoorsWWII-era fort with coastal trails.
- Kodiak bear viewingoutdoorsGuided tours.
- FishingoutdoorsSalmon and halibut.
- HikingoutdoorsMountain trails.
Realtors & local services
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PCS tips for Coast Guard Base Kodiak
- Ship household goods and vehicles well in advance; barge schedules apply.
- Flights go through Anchorage and weather delays are common.
- Prepare for rain and wind.
- Bring winter and rain gear.
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.