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Joint Base San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas

Installation overview

About Joint Base San Antonio

Joint Base San Antonio includes Lackland AFB, Randolph AFB, and Fort Sam Houston, making it the largest joint base in the DoD.

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Location

Joint Base San Antonio Location & Map

San Antonio, Texas

Map marker represents general installation location.

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JBSA, TX 78236

Quick Facts

Branch
Joint
Installation type
Joint Base
State
Texas
Nearest city
San Antonio
Official website
Visit official site
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

Living Near the Base

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Family and Lifestyle

  • Family fit varies by school zones, commute times, and community amenities in surrounding areas.
  • Lifestyle can range from urban convenience to suburban quiet depending on where you choose to live.
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PCS and Relocation Notes

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Joint Base San Antonio

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (SAN ANTONIO KELLY AFB, TX US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Bexar County.

Avg high
81.5°F
Avg low
58.5°F
Annual rainfall
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Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Low
HurricaneRelatively Low
WildfireRelatively Low
TornadoRelatively Low
FloodVery Low
Extreme heatRelatively Moderate

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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Joint Base San Antonio FAQ

Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.

Where is Joint Base San Antonio located?

Joint Base San Antonio is located near San Antonio, Texas.

What city is closest to Joint Base San Antonio?

San Antonio is the nearest listed city for Joint Base San Antonio.

What is it like to live near Joint Base San Antonio?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Joint Base San Antonio?

The surrounding Bexar community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 81.5°F, average low near 58.5°F. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.