Oklahoma · Air Force

Tinker Air Force Base

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Installation overview

About Tinker Air Force Base

Tinker Air Force Base is home to the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex and E-3 AWACS aircraft.

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Location

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Tinker AFB, OK 73145

Quick Facts

Branch
Air Force
Installation type
Air Force Base
State
Oklahoma
Nearest city
Oklahoma City
Official website
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Area hazard risk
Relatively Moderate

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 Tinker Air Force Base

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 Moderate
HurricaneVery High
WildfireRelatively Low
TornadoRelatively High
FloodRelatively Moderate
Extreme heatRelatively 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.

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Tinker Air Force Base FAQ

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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.

What is it like to live near 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.