Air Force · Arizona

Goldwater Air National Guard Base

Phoenix Sky Harbor military campus, Arizona, United States

Goldwater Guard base guide for the Phoenix Sky Harbor military campus, with 161st wing reporting and separate passenger-terminal and Luke destinations.

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KC-135 aircraft on the Goldwater Air National Guard Base flight line, February 2023; an archival scene rather than a current aircraft count.
U.S. Army National Guard / Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Barbour · via DVIDSThe appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.
Service branch
Air Force
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor military campus, Arizona, United States
Installation type
Air National Guard installation
Status
Active

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At a glance.

Goldwater Air National Guard Base is the 161st Air Refueling Wing military campus at Phoenix Sky Harbor. It is separate from Luke Air Force Base in the West Valley. [1]

The passenger terminal is not military reception. Confirm the Guard entrance. [1]

Separate Luke Air Force Base guide

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Assignments & visits.

Match the assignment or appointment to the responsible organization. Confirm reporting, access and household-support eligibility with the sponsor or host.

Confirm the responsible organization

Coordinate with the gaining 161st Air Refueling Wing section, sponsor or hiring office. Drill, temporary duty and full-time employment can have different reporting and support arrangements.

Current reporting and organization

Arrange the correct accommodation

Ask the unit which accommodation is authorized for the actual orders. Do not describe Luke lodging as accommodation on the Goldwater campus.

Accommodation / current resources

Plan the school transition

Confirm the school serving your intended address with the receiving district. Ask the linked state military-student contact about transfer questions that remain unresolved.

State compact contacts

Go straight to the source

Official resources.

Confirm current procedures and arrangements with the responsible organization.

The place behind the name

History & identity.

Current & former names: Goldwater Air National Guard Base · Goldwater ANGB · Phoenix Air National Guard Base · 161st Air Refueling Wing

  1. Airport identity

    Phoenix military campus

    The Guard installation occupies a separate military campus at Sky Harbor.

    Milestone source
  2. Today

    161st Air Refueling Wing

    The wing publishes its own contact and family-readiness resources.

    Milestone source

A few useful answers.

What should I confirm about this listing?

The passenger terminal is not military reception.

Reference

Who confirms the reporting point?

Your gaining command or authorized host; contact them before travel.

Reference

Is accommodation automatically included?

Confirm eligibility and the reservation with the responsible host.

Reference

Does a public webpage authorize entry?

No. Arrange access with the actual host.

Reference

Who can help with military school transitions?

Contact the state compact representative and receiving district.

Reference

Where can I check travel conditions?

Use the state transportation resource and current local instructions.

Reference

Transparent by design

Sources & review.

  1. Official organization resources Responsible service or installation · Checked 2026-11-04
  2. Reporting, access and organization Responsible command · Checked 2026-11-04
  3. Military student transition contacts Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission · Checked 2026-11-04
  4. State travel information State transportation agency · Checked 2026-11-04
  5. State emergency and preparedness resources State emergency management agency · Checked 2026-11-04
  6. Official image and original caption U.S. Army National Guard / Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Barbour · Checked 2026-11-04
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