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Military Bases in West Virginia
Explore 15 military bases in West Virginia. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
West Virginia 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
- 15
- Service categories
- 5
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in West Virginia
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $1.8B
- State impact study
- —
- Personnel
- 2,162
- Installations listed
- 14
12× Installation; 1× Air National Guard Station; 1× Training Center. 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 West Virginia.
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Army
9 installations
9 Army bases in West Virginia. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Camp DawsonKingwood, WVArmyTraining CenterCamp Dawson is West Virginia's premier training facility, specializing in civil support and homeland defense training.View base
- NG CTC Camp Dawson-KingwoodArmyNG CTC Camp Dawson-Kingwood is a U.S. military installation in West Virginia.View base
- NG WilliamstownArmyNG Williamstown is a U.S. military installation in West Virginia.View base
- NG Jackson County AFRCArmyNG Jackson County AFRC is a U.S. military installation in West Virginia.View base
- NG Elkins AFRCArmyNG Elkins AFRC is a U.S. military installation in West Virginia.View base
- NG VolkstoneArmyNG Volkstone is a U.S. military installation in West Virginia.View base
- Clarksburg AMSA 102 GArmyClarksburg AMSA 102 G is a U.S. military installation in West Virginia.View base
- Morgantown USARCArmyMorgantown USARC is a U.S. military installation in West Virginia.View base
- NG West VA Ord WorksArmyNG West VA Ord Works is a U.S. military installation in West Virginia.View base
Air Force
3 installations
3 Air Force bases in West Virginia. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Yeager Airport Air National Guard StationCharleston, WVAir ForceAir National Guard StationYeager Airport hosts the 130th Airlift Wing, providing tactical airlift with C-130H Hercules aircraft.View base
- McLaughlin ANGBAir ForceMcLaughlin ANGB is a U.S. military installation in West Virginia.View base
- EWVRA Shepherd FieldAir ForceEWVRA Shepherd Field is a U.S. military installation in West Virginia.View base
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in West Virginia. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
Joint
1 installation
1 Joint base in West Virginia. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
National Guard Installations in West Virginia
View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.
1 installation listed
Relocation Notes
- Review housing costs, commute reliability, and school access near installations in West Virginia.
- 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 West Virginia.
- Community and housing options can vary significantly by county and metro corridor in West Virginia.
- Local recreation, schools, and service access should be compared together with installation proximity.
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West Virginia Military Base FAQ
How many military bases are in West Virginia?
This page lists currently indexed installations in West Virginia and links to branch hubs, state-level comparisons, and individual base details.
Which branches are represented in West Virginia?
Branch coverage depends on currently listed installations in West Virginia. Use the branch presence module for a quick comparison and follow links into base pages for details.