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Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base

Southeast Houston, Texas, United States

Plan an Ellington Field JRB assignment or visit with the correct tenant command, military-versus-airport destination, duty-status and household-support resources.

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Official base website Sources & review
A mission briefing during a visit to the 147th Attack Wing at Ellington, August 2024.
U.S. Air National Guard / Tech. Sgt. Stacy Cooper · via DVIDSThe appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.
Service branch
Air Force
Location
Southeast Houston, Texas, United States
Installation type
Joint reserve and National Guard airfield
Status
Active

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At a glance.

Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base is a military destination associated with Houston’s civil-military Ellington Airport. It includes the Texas Air National Guard’s 147th Attack Wing and other tenant organizations. The airport, spaceport and military tenant areas should not be treated as one visitor reception point. [1][3]

Confirm the actual unit and reporting address with the gaining organization. A National Guard or Reserve duty period, permanent assignment, civilian job and public airport visit have different instructions and eligibility. [2]

Plan household services around the actual duty status and home address. Use the relevant military or department resources without assuming the joint reserve site has the same family amenities as a large active-duty garrison. [4]

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Base essentials.

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Location
Southeast Houston
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Military component
Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base
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Air National Guard organization
147th Attack Wing
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Reporting
Confirm the gaining unit and address
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Airport context
Civil and military destinations differ
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Administrative support
TMD resource directory
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Care arrangements
Confirm duty-status eligibility and providers
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Official website
147th Attack Wing
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Each detail has its own dated source. Confirm current procedures and availability with the responsible organization.

Life around your next station

Moving & living.

Start with your sponsor and the installation’s official newcomer resources. Confirm the arrangements that apply to your household before you travel.

Confirm the tenant command

Obtain the actual unit, reporting point and arrival instructions from the gaining organization. Do not use a general airport address as command reception.

Official wing information

Arrange military access separately

Coordinate entry for the approved visit with the unit or sponsor. Public airport access does not authorize entry to a military tenant area.

Joint-use airport context

Check accommodation for the duty status

Ask the unit and travel office which billeting or hotel arrangements apply. Confirm the actual property and authorization rather than assuming standard PCS family lodging.

Assignment coordination

Find the responsible office

Use TMD’s directory to confirm the office, appointment and location.

TMD contacts

Identify the correct airport destination

Use Houston Airports for the civil airport’s information. Match the actual facility to the purpose of the visit rather than assuming a public-terminal listing identifies the military gate.

Ellington Airport information

Check the route

Use DriveTexas for current conditions on the intended journey. Confirm the final approach and meeting point with the host.

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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: Ellington Field · Ellington Field JRB · Ellington Joint Reserve Base · 147th Attack Wing

  1. 1917

    Ellington Field origins

    The site began as an aviation-training field during World War I.

    Milestone source
  2. 1955

    Texas Air National Guard presence

    Texas Air National Guard operations became established at Ellington.

    Milestone source

A few useful answers.

Is Ellington just a public airport?

It includes civil and military activities. Confirm the specific tenant and purpose of the visit.

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Is an airport visit permission to enter the JRB?

No. Arrange access separately with the military host or sponsor.

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Do all units use one reception office?

No. Confirm the gaining organization and its current reporting instructions.

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Can every visitor use PCS lodging?

Do not assume so. Confirm the arrangements and authorization for the actual duty status.

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Does a Guard assignment establish family clinic enrollment?

No. Confirm coverage and providers separately.

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Where can I find department support contacts?

Use TMD’s directory, then confirm the appointment and location.

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Transparent by design

Sources & review.

  1. Texas installation overview Office of the Texas Governor · Ellington joint reserve identity · Checked 2026-11-04
  2. 147th Attack Wing Texas Air National Guard · official wing website · Checked 2026-11-04
  3. Ellington community involvement plan, 2021 U.S. Air Force · joint-use airport and historical context · Checked 2026-11-04
  4. Texas Military Department resources Texas Military Department · administrative and family-support directory · Checked 2026-11-04
  5. Ellington Airport Houston Airports · civil airport destination and context · Checked 2026-11-04
  6. TRICARE and a move Defense Health Agency · enrollment and provider arrangements · Checked 2026-11-04
  7. DriveTexas Texas Department of Transportation · current road conditions · Checked 2026-11-04
  8. Official photograph and original caption U.S. Air National Guard / Tech. Sgt. Stacy Cooper · via DVIDS · Checked 2026-11-04
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Source review completed against the cited official webpages and, where direct access was restricted, publicly indexed official text. This is an online editorial check, not a phone call, site visit or official endorsement. Confirm current access procedures, eligibility and availability with the responsible office.

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