Illinois · Air Force
Scott Air Force Base
Belleville, Illinois
- Air Force
- Air Force Base
- Illinois
- Official source
Installation overview
About Scott Air Force Base
Scott Air Force Base is home to U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command headquarters.
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Location
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Belleville, Illinois
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Air Force
- Installation type
- Air Force Base
- State
- Illinois
- Nearest city
- Belleville
- Official website
- Visit official site
- Area hazard risk
- Relatively Low
Public sources
Visit official installation websiteThis 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 Scott Air Force Base
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (BELLEVILLE SIU RSCH, IL US), plus community-level hazard exposure for St. Clair County.
- Avg high
- 68.9°F
- Avg low
- 46.4°F
- Annual rainfall
- 43.36 in
- Typical snowfall
- 11.2 in
Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively LowClimate 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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Scott Air Force Base FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Scott Air Force Base located?
Scott Air Force Base is located near Belleville, Illinois.
What city is closest to Scott Air Force Base?
Belleville is the nearest listed city for Scott Air Force Base.
What is it like to live near Scott 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 Scott Air Force Base?
The surrounding St. Clair community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 68.9°F, average low near 46.4°F, about 43.36 inches of annual rainfall, about 11.2 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.