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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.
Military Economic Impact
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
DoD spending (OLDCC)
$1.8B
State impact study
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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-level coverage for military installations in West Virginia.
Air Force
3 bases
Army
9 bases
Joint
1 base
National Guard
1 base
Navy
1 base
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- 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.
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Charleston, WV
Air National Guard Station
Yeager Airport hosts the 130th Airlift Wing, providing tactical airlift with C-130H Hercules aircraft.
Kingwood, WV
Training Center
Camp Dawson is West Virginia's premier training facility, specializing in civil support and homeland defense training.
NG CTC Camp Dawson-Kingwood is a U.S. military installation in West Virginia.
NG Williamstown is a U.S. military installation in West Virginia.
NG Jackson County AFRC is a U.S. military installation in West Virginia.
NG Elkins AFRC is a U.S. military installation in West Virginia.
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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.