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Military Bases in Florida
Explore 71 military bases in Florida. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
Florida contains a broad mix of aviation, maritime, training, and support installations, making it a major destination for branch and state-level base discovery.
- Installations
- 71
- Service categories
- 7
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in Florida
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $32.3B
- State impact study
- $102.6B
- Personnel
- 94,557
- Installations listed
- 70
49× Installation; 4× Naval Air Station; 4× Air Force Base; 3× Sector. Florida Defense Support Task Force biennial GSP/jobs analysis (2022 spending). OLDCC FY2023 provides the consistent DoD spending baseline.
Branch Presence
Branch-level coverage for military installations in Florida.
- Army8 bases
- Navy37 bases
- Air Force14 bases
- Marine Corps2 bases
- Coast Guard7 bases
- Space Force2 bases
- National Guard1 base
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Narrow results by branch (uses URL query params).
Army
8 installations
8 Army bases in Florida. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Camp Blanding Joint Training CenterStarke, FLArmyTraining CenterCamp Blanding Joint Training Center is one of the largest National Guard training sites in the country, offering year-round training.View base
- Army Reserve Center TampaTampa, FLArmyTampa Army Reserve Center provides training and administrative support for Army Reserve units.View base
- NG Snake Creek TS MiramarArmyNG Snake Creek TS Miramar is a U.S. military installation in Florida.View base
- Destin Moreno PointArmyDestin Moreno Point is a U.S. military installation in Florida.View base
- Army Research Lab – Orlando Simulations and Training Technology CenterArmyArmy Research Lab – Orlando Simulations and Training Technology Center is a U.S. military installation in Florida.View base
- Pinellas Park AFRCArmyPinellas Park AFRC is a U.S. military installation in Florida.View base
- NG Orlando Naval Training CenterArmyNG Orlando Naval Training Center is a U.S. military installation in Florida.View base
- Special Forces Site Key WestArmySpecial Forces Site Key West is a U.S. military installation in Florida.View base
Air Force
14 installations
14 Air Force bases in Florida. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Eglin Air Force BaseValparaiso, FLAir ForceAir Force BaseEglin Air Force Base is the largest Air Force base in the world by area and home to Air Force Materiel Command's 96th Test Wing.View base
- Hurlburt FieldMary Esther, FLAir ForceAir Force BaseHurlburt Field is headquarters of Air Force Special Operations Command.View base
- MacDill Air Force BaseTampa, FLAir ForceAir Force BaseMacDill Air Force Base is home to U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command headquarters.View base
- Tyndall Air Force BasePanama City, FLAir ForceAir Force BaseTyndall Air Force Base is the Air Force's center for F-22 Raptor pilot training and air dominance.View base
- Homestead Air Reserve BaseHomestead, FLAir ForceAir Reserve BaseHomestead Air Reserve Base is home to the 482nd Fighter Wing, operating F-16 Fighting Falcons.View base
- Jacksonville Air National Guard BaseJacksonville, FLAir ForceAir National Guard BaseJacksonville ANGB is home to the 125th Fighter Wing, transitioning to F-35A Lightning II aircraft.View base
- Buckingham Air National Guard BaseFort Myers, FLAir ForceBuckingham Air National Guard Station provides training facilities in Southwest Florida.View base
- Eglin AFB Site 2 Santa Rosa IslandAir ForceEglin AFB Site 2 Santa Rosa Island is a U.S. military installation in Florida.View base
- Eglin Air Force Auxiliary Field 6Air ForceEglin Air Force Auxiliary Field 6 is a U.S. military installation in Florida.View base
- Jacksonville IAPAir ForceJacksonville IAP is a U.S. military installation in Florida.View base
- Arbuckle AirfieldAir ForceArbuckle Airfield is a U.S. military installation in Florida.View base
- Avon Park AF RangeAir ForceAvon Park AF Range is a U.S. military installation in Florida.View base
- Homestead ARBAir ForceHomestead ARB is a U.S. military installation in Florida.View base
- Eglin AFB Site 4 Okaloosa IslandAir ForceEglin AFB Site 4 Okaloosa Island is a U.S. military installation in Florida.View base
Marine Corps
2 installations
2 Marine Corps bases in Florida. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
Coast Guard
7 installations
7 Coast Guard bases in Florida. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- U.S. Coast Guard Air Station ClearwaterClearwater, FLCoast GuardAir StationCoast Guard Air Station Clearwater is the largest Coast Guard air station.View base
- U.S. Coast Guard Sector MiamiMiami Beach, FLCoast GuardSectorCoast Guard Sector Miami oversees maritime law enforcement and search and rescue operations in South Florida waters.View base
- U.S. Coast Guard Sector JacksonvilleJacksonville, FLCoast GuardSectorCoast Guard Sector Jacksonville oversees maritime operations along northeast Florida and southeast Georgia.View base
- U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key WestKey West, FLCoast GuardSectorCoast Guard Sector Key West protects the Florida Keys and Florida Straits, a major maritime corridor.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station MiamiMiami, FLCoast GuardCoast Guard Air StationCoast Guard Air Station Miami conducts search and rescue and law enforcement in the Florida Straits and Caribbean.View base
- Coast Guard Station Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FLCoast GuardCoast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale provides search and rescue for Southeast Florida.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station ClearwaterClearwater, FLCoast GuardAir StationCoast Guard Air Station Clearwater is a Coast Guard aviation installation serving operations in and around Florida.View base
Space Force
2 installations
2 Space Force bases in Florida. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Patrick Space Force BaseCocoa Beach, FLSpace ForceSpace Force BasePatrick Space Force Base oversees Eastern Range launch operations at Cape Canaveral.View base
- Cape Canaveral Space Force StationCape Canaveral, FLSpace ForceSpace Force StationCape Canaveral Space Force Station is America's premier launch site for national security and commercial space missions.View base
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in Florida. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
National Guard Installations in Florida
View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.
1 installation listed
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Lifestyle Highlights
- Warm climate and year-round outdoor recreation
- Strong coastal access with varied urban and suburban options
- Large spread in housing costs by city and county
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Florida Military Base FAQ
How many military bases are in Florida?
Florida has a substantial military footprint across multiple branches. Browse this page for current listed installations.
Are Florida bases family-friendly?
Many surrounding communities are family-oriented, though school access and housing budgets differ by location.