Arizona · Air Force

Luke Air Force Base

Glendale, Arizona

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About Luke Air Force Base

Luke Air Force Base is the largest fighter pilot training base in the Western world.

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Location

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Glendale, Arizona

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Luke AFB, AZ 85309

Quick Facts

Branch
Air Force
Installation type
Air Force Base
State
Arizona
Nearest city
Glendale
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

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Luke Air Force Base

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Maricopa County.

Avg high
86.3°F
Avg low
60.3°F
Annual rainfall
8.18 in
Typical snowfall
0 in

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireRelatively Moderate
TornadoVery 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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Luke Air Force Base FAQ

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Where is Luke Air Force Base located?

Luke Air Force Base is located near Glendale, Arizona.

What city is closest to Luke Air Force Base?

Glendale is the nearest listed city for Luke Air Force Base.

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

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

The surrounding Maricopa community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 86.3°F, average low near 60.3°F, about 8.18 inches of annual rainfall, about 0 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.