South Carolina · Army
McEntire Joint National Guard Base
Eastover, South Carolina
- Army
- South Carolina
Installation overview
About McEntire Joint National Guard Base
McEntire Joint National Guard Base is home to the 169th Fighter Wing of the South Carolina Air National Guard.
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Location
McEntire Joint National Guard Base Location & Map
Eastover, South Carolina
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Army
- State
- South Carolina
- Nearest city
- Eastover
- 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 McEntire Joint National Guard Base
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (COLUMBIA OWENS DWTN AP, SC US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Richland County.
- Avg high
- 76°F
- Avg low
- 54.9°F
- Annual rainfall
- 43.68 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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McEntire Joint National Guard Base FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is McEntire Joint National Guard Base located?
McEntire Joint National Guard Base is located near Eastover, South Carolina.
What city is closest to McEntire Joint National Guard Base?
Eastover is the nearest listed city for McEntire Joint National Guard Base.
What is it like to live near McEntire Joint National Guard 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 McEntire Joint National Guard Base?
The surrounding Richland community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 76°F, average low near 54.9°F, about 43.68 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.