Air Force · Delaware

New Castle Air National Guard Base

New Castle airport military campus, Delaware, United States

New Castle Air National Guard Base is the Delaware Air Guard campus at New Castle Airport, associated with the 166th Airlift Wing. It is separate from Dover Air Force Base.

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Airmen deice a C-130 at New Castle Air National Guard Base, January 2025.
U.S. Air National Guard / Staff Sgt. Brandan Hollis · via DVIDSThe appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.
Service branch
Air Force
Location
New Castle airport military campus, Delaware, United States
Installation type
Air National Guard installation
Status
Active

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At a glance.

New Castle Air National Guard Base is the Delaware Air Guard campus at New Castle Airport, associated with the 166th Airlift Wing. It is separate from Dover Air Force Base. [2]

An airline terminal, Guard headquarters and military flight line have different entrances. Use the receiving unit and orders to identify the military reporting point. [1]

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History & identity.

Current & former names: New Castle Air National Guard Base · New Castle ANG Base · 166th Airlift Wing · Delaware Air National Guard

  1. 2025

    Cold-weather airlift support

    An official photograph records aircraft deicing at New Castle in January 2025.

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  2. Today

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What distinguishes this location?

An airline terminal, Guard headquarters and military flight line have different entrances. Use the receiving unit and orders to identify the military reporting point.

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Who confirms my reporting point?

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Does an assignment reserve accommodation?

No. Confirm eligibility and an actual reservation.

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Which school should we contact?

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Does this guide establish household-service eligibility?

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Where can we check travel conditions?

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  1. Official command and current resources Responsible military command · Checked 2026-11-05
  2. Installation identity and campus context Official command or state National Guard · Checked 2026-11-05
  3. Reporting or visitor resources Responsible command or installation directory · Checked 2026-11-05
  4. Military-student transition contacts Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission · Checked 2026-11-05
  5. Transportation and closures State or district transportation agency · Checked 2026-11-05
  6. Household preparedness State or district emergency management agency · Checked 2026-11-05
  7. Official image and original caption U.S. Air National Guard / Staff Sgt. Brandan Hollis · Checked 2026-11-05
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