Moving to Vance Air Force Base
Vance is the home of the 71st Flying Training Wing, which trains U.S. and international pilots. It is a small base outside Enid in northwest Oklahoma with low housing costs and a tight-knit community.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Enid, OK |
| Population served | About 1,200 active duty/Reserve, 1,100+ local family members, 1,300 civilians and contractors |
| Airports | Will Rogers World Airport (OKC), about 95 mi; Tulsa about 115 mi |
| Cost of living | Low; Enid median home about $170,000 (2024) |
| On-base housing | Hunt Military Communities (Vance Family Housing) |
| Medical care | 71st Medical Group |
| Family support center | Military and Family Support Center |
Where families live
Vance Family Housing (on base)
Hunt community with a community center and playgrounds; Eisenhower Elementary is in the area.
Enid
Host city with single-family homes and apartments at low prices.
North Enid
Separate school district without bus service.
Schools
No DoDEA schools are on base. Eisenhower Elementary sits inside the gate and is part of Enid Public Schools.
- Enid Public Schools — 11 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high school
- Chisholm school district — North Enid; no transportation
On the installation: Eisenhower Elementary (Enid Public Schools)
Vance School Liaison Office, 400 Young Road, 580-213-6285
Things to do near Vance Air Force Base
- Great Salt Plains State ParkoutdoorsCamping, birdwatching and salt crystal digging.
- Oakwood MallfamilyEnid's shopping center.
Realtors & local services
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Local programs & support
- Vance Housing Referral OfficeHelps find off-base rentals and purchases in Enid.
PCS tips for Vance Air Force Base
- Use the Housing Referral Office for off-base options.
- Plan upfront costs: first month's rent, a security deposit and a pet deposit of $500 or more.
- The nearest big airports are 1.5+ hours away; arrange a sponsor pickup.
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.