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Mountain Home Air Force Base

Mountain Home Air Force Base is home to the 366th Fighter Wing and F-15E Strike Eagles.

Mountain Home, Idaho

Base Overview

Mountain Home Air Force Base is home to the 366th Fighter Wing and F-15E Strike Eagles.

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Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Mountain Home Air Force Base

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (MTN HOME, ID US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Elmore County.

Avg high

65.8°F

Avg low

38.8°F

Annual rainfall

Typical snowfall

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Very Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireRelatively Moderate
TornadoVery Low
FloodVery Low
Extreme heatVery Low

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.

Mountain Home Air Force Base FAQ

Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.

Where is Mountain Home Air Force Base located?

Mountain Home Air Force Base is located near Mountain Home, Idaho.

What city is closest to Mountain Home Air Force Base?

Mountain Home is the nearest listed city for Mountain Home Air Force Base.

What is it like to live near Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home Air Force Base?

The surrounding Elmore community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 65.8°F, average low near 38.8°F. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.

Quick Facts
Branch
Air Force
State
Idaho
Nearby City
Mountain Home
Installation Type
Air Force Base
Region
Regional installation area
Airport Access
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Area Hazard Risk
Very Low

Trust notice

This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.