Altus Air Force Base
Altus Air Force Base is the only KC-135, C-17, and KC-46 formal training unit in the Air Force.
Altus, Oklahoma
Altus Air Force Base is the only KC-135, C-17, and KC-46 formal training unit in the Air Force.
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (ALTUS IRIG RSCH STN, OK US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Jackson County.
Avg high
75.5°F
Avg low
48.2°F
Annual rainfall
27.61 in
Typical snowfall
4.1 in
Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively LowClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
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Where is Altus Air Force Base located?
Altus Air Force Base is located near Altus, Oklahoma.
What city is closest to Altus Air Force Base?
Altus is the nearest listed city for Altus Air Force Base.
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Altus Air Force Base?
The surrounding Jackson community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 75.5°F, average low near 48.2°F, about 27.61 inches of annual rainfall, about 4.1 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.
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- Branch
- Air Force
- State
- Oklahoma
- Nearby City
- Altus
- Installation Type
- Air Force Base
- Region
- Regional installation area
- Airport Access
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- Area Hazard Risk
- Relatively Low
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