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Military Bases in Arizona
Explore 23 military bases in Arizona. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
Arizona includes major aviation and training infrastructure, making it a key state for mission readiness and military relocation research.
- Installations
- 23
- Service categories
- 5
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in Arizona
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $17.0B
- State impact study
- —
- Personnel
- 26,522
- Installations listed
- 22
16× Installation; 2× Air Force Base; 1× Fort; 1× Marine Corps Air Station. OLDCC FY2023 DoD contract, payroll, and grant spending for this state (consistent federal baseline). Statewide GDP/output multiplier studies are shown separately when curated.
Branch Presence
Branch-level coverage for military installations in Arizona.
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Narrow results by branch (uses URL query params).
Army
8 installations
8 Army bases in Arizona. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Fort HuachucaSierra Vista, AZArmyFortFort Huachuca is the home of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and Network Enterprise Technology Command.View base
- Yuma Proving GroundYuma, AZArmyProving GroundYuma Proving Ground is the Army's premier testing facility for ground combat and aviation systems in a desert environment.View base
- Camp NavajoBellemont, AZArmyTraining CenterCamp Navajo is Arizona's largest National Guard training site and ammunition storage depot.View base
- NG Buckeye TSArmyNG Buckeye TS is a U.S. military installation in Arizona.View base
- NG Florence Military ReservationArmyNG Florence Military Reservation is a U.S. military installation in Arizona.View base
- NG Papago Military ReservationArmyNG Papago Military Reservation is a U.S. military installation in Arizona.View base
- NG Picacho Aviation TSArmyNG Picacho Aviation TS is a U.S. military installation in Arizona.View base
- NG Silver Bell Army HeliportArmyNG Silver Bell Army Heliport is a U.S. military installation in Arizona.View base
Air Force
9 installations
9 Air Force bases in Arizona. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Luke Air Force BaseGlendale, AZAir ForceAir Force BaseLuke Air Force Base is the largest fighter pilot training base in the Western world.View base
- Davis-Monthan Air Force BaseTucson, AZAir ForceAir Force BaseDavis-Monthan Air Force Base is home to the 355th Wing and the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (Boneyard).View base
- Barry M Goldwater RangeGila Bend, AZAir ForceBarry M. Goldwater Range provides air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons training.View base
- The Barry M Goldwater Air Force RangeAir ForceThe Barry M Goldwater Air Force Range is a U.S. military installation in Arizona.View base
- Tucson IAPAir ForceTucson IAP is a U.S. military installation in Arizona.View base
- Goldwater ANGBAir ForceGoldwater ANGB is a U.S. military installation in Arizona.View base
- Air Force Plant 44Air ForceAir Force Plant 44 is a U.S. military installation in Arizona.View base
- Luke AFBAir ForceLuke AFB is a U.S. military installation in Arizona.View base
- Fort Tuthill Recreation AnnexAir ForceFort Tuthill Recreation Annex is a U.S. military installation in Arizona.View base
Marine Corps
3 installations
3 Marine Corps bases in Arizona. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Marine Corps Air Station YumaYuma, AZMarine CorpsMarine Corps Air StationMarine Corps Air Station Yuma is the busiest air station in the Marine Corps.View base
- Barry Goldwater RangeMarine CorpsBarry Goldwater Range is a U.S. military installation in Arizona.View base
- Martinez LakeMarine CorpsMartinez Lake is a U.S. military installation in Arizona.View base
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in Arizona. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
National Guard Installations in Arizona
View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.
1 installation listed
Relocation Notes
- Plan for extreme summer heat and corresponding utility costs.
- Compare commute routes early in large metro areas with fast growth patterns.
- Evaluate neighborhood shade, school access, and everyday service proximity.
Lifestyle Highlights
- High-desert living with strong outdoor access in cooler seasons
- Large metro options with diverse suburban housing inventory
- Strong military aviation and training relevance in several regions
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Arizona Military Base FAQ
What branches are strongly represented in Arizona?
Arizona has prominent Air Force and Army-related infrastructure, with branch mix varying by location.
Is Arizona affordable for military families?
Affordability varies by metro and neighborhood; compare housing, commute, and utility costs together.