Florida · Air Force
Eglin Air Force Base
Valparaiso, Florida
- Air Force
- Air Force Base
- Florida
- Official source
Installation overview
About Eglin Air Force Base
Eglin Air Force Base is the largest Air Force base in the world by area and home to Air Force Materiel Command's 96th Test Wing.
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Location
Eglin Air Force Base Location & Map
Valparaiso, Florida
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Air Force
- Installation type
- Air Force Base
- State
- Florida
- Nearest city
- Valparaiso
- Official website
- Visit official site
- Area hazard risk
- Relatively Moderate
Public sources
Visit official installation websiteThis page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
Last verified: January 2024
Living Near the Base
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Family and Lifestyle
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PCS and Relocation Notes
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near Eglin Air Force Base
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (NICEVILLE, FL US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Okaloosa County.
- Avg high
- 77.1°F
- Avg low
- 55.2°F
- Annual rainfall
- 73.36 in
- Typical snowfall
- 0 in
Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively ModerateClimate 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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Eglin Air Force Base FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Eglin Air Force Base located?
Eglin Air Force Base is located near Valparaiso, Florida.
What city is closest to Eglin Air Force Base?
Valparaiso is the nearest listed city for Eglin Air Force Base.
What is it like to live near Eglin Air Force Base?
Living near a military installation varies by commute, housing market, school access, and community amenities. Use this page as a starting point and verify local details directly.
What is the natural-hazard risk near Eglin Air Force Base?
The surrounding Okaloosa community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 77.1°F, average low near 55.2°F, about 73.36 inches of annual rainfall, about 0 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.