Tinker Air Force Base
Tinker Air Force Base is home to the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex and E-3 AWACS aircraft.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Tinker Air Force Base is home to the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex and E-3 AWACS aircraft.
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (SPENCER 2ENE MESONET, OK US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Oklahoma County.
Avg high
71.4°F
Avg low
50.4°F
Annual rainfall
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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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Where is Tinker Air Force Base located?
Tinker Air Force Base is located near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
What city is closest to Tinker Air Force Base?
Oklahoma City is the nearest listed city for Tinker Air Force Base.
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Tinker Air Force Base?
The surrounding Oklahoma community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 71.4°F, average low near 50.4°F. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.
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- Branch
- Air Force
- State
- Oklahoma
- Nearby City
- Oklahoma City
- Installation Type
- Air Force Base
- Region
- Regional installation area
- Airport Access
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- Area Hazard Risk
- Relatively Moderate
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