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Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base
Houston, Texas
- Joint
- Texas
Installation overview
About Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base
Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base hosts Texas Air National Guard, Army Reserve, and Coast Guard units.
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Location
Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base Location & Map
Houston, Texas
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Joint
- State
- Texas
- Nearest city
- Houston
- Area hazard risk
- Relatively Moderate
Public sources
This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
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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 Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (HOUSTON HOBBY AP, TX US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Galveston County.
- Avg high
- 79.8°F
- Avg low
- 62.5°F
- Annual rainfall
- 55.62 in
- Typical snowfall
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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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Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base located?
Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base is located near Houston, Texas.
What city is closest to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base?
Houston is the nearest listed city for Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base.
What is it like to live near Ellington Field Joint Reserve 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 Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base?
The surrounding Galveston community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 79.8°F, average low near 62.5°F, about 55.62 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.