Guam · Air Force

Andersen Air Force Base

Yigo, Guam

Installation overview

About Andersen Air Force Base

Andersen Air Force Base is a strategic power projection hub in the Pacific, supporting B-52 and B-2 bomber operations.

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Location

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Yigo, Guam

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Andersen AFB, GU 96543

Quick Facts

Branch
Air Force
Installation type
Air Force Base
State
Guam
Nearest city
Yigo
Official website
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Area hazard risk
Relatively Low

Public sources

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This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.

Last verified: January 2024

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Andersen Air Force Base

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (MIDWAY ISLAND), plus community-level hazard exposure for Kauai County.

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Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Low
HurricaneRelatively Low
WildfireVery Low
TornadoVery Low
FloodVery Low
Extreme heatRelatively High

Climate 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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Andersen Air Force Base FAQ

Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.

Where is Andersen Air Force Base located?

Andersen Air Force Base is located near Yigo, Guam.

What city is closest to Andersen Air Force Base?

Yigo is the nearest listed city for Andersen Air Force Base.

What is it like to live near Andersen Air Force Base?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Andersen Air Force Base?

The surrounding Kauai community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include regional temperature and precipitation patterns. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.