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Military Bases in Kansas
Explore 12 military bases in Kansas. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
Kansas hosts military installations that support training, operations, logistics, and regional readiness missions. Use this hub to compare base locations, branch presence, and relocation fit across local communities.
- Installations
- 12
- Service categories
- 4
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in Kansas
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $3.9B
- State impact study
- —
- Personnel
- 26,879
- Installations listed
- 12
9× Installation; 2× Fort; 1× Air Force Base. OLDCC FY2023 DoD contract, payroll, and grant spending for this state (consistent federal baseline). Statewide GDP/output multiplier studies are shown separately when curated.
Branch Presence
Branch-level coverage for military installations in Kansas.
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Narrow results by branch (uses URL query params).
Army
4 installations
4 Army bases in Kansas. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Fort RileyJunction City, KSArmyFortFort Riley is home to the 1st Infantry Division, known as 'The Big Red One'.View base
- Fort LeavenworthLeavenworth, KSArmyFortFort Leavenworth is home to the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Command and General Staff College.View base
- 1SG Robert L Kuhn USARCArmy1SG Robert L Kuhn USARC is a U.S. military installation in Kansas.View base
- Dodge City USARC GTAArmyDodge City USARC GTA is a U.S. military installation in Kansas.View base
Air Force
2 installations
2 Air Force bases in Kansas. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
Coast Guard
1 installation
1 Coast Guard base in Kansas. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
National Guard
5 installations
5 National Guard bases in Kansas. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Forbes Field Air National Guard BaseTopeka, KSNational GuardForbes Field is home to the 190th Air Refueling Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard.View base
- Smoky Hill ANG RangeNational GuardSmoky Hill ANG Range is a U.S. military installation in Kansas.View base
- Forbes Field ANGNational GuardForbes Field ANG is a U.S. military installation in Kansas.View base
- NG JFHQ-KansasNational GuardNG JFHQ-Kansas is a U.S. military installation in Kansas.View base
- NG Salina KS Training CenterNational GuardNG Salina KS Training Center is a U.S. military installation in Kansas.View base
National Guard Installations in Kansas
View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.
5 installations listed
Relocation Notes
- Review housing costs, commute reliability, and school access near installations in Kansas.
- Factor four-season variability with regional winter and severe-weather planning into household planning and monthly budget assumptions.
- Prioritize highway-driven connectivity with major airport access in key metros when frequent travel or long commutes are expected.
Lifestyle Highlights
- mixed suburban and midsize-community living patterns across Kansas.
- Community and housing options can vary significantly by county and metro corridor in Kansas.
- Local recreation, schools, and service access should be compared together with installation proximity.
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Kansas Military Base FAQ
How many military bases are in Kansas?
This page lists currently indexed installations in Kansas and links to branch hubs, state-level comparisons, and individual base details.
Which branches are represented in Kansas?
Branch coverage depends on currently listed installations in Kansas. Use the branch presence module for a quick comparison and follow links into base pages for details.