Camp Humphreys

Camp Humphreys at a glance

Camp Humphreys is a major Army installation in Pyeongtaek and a headquarters hub for U.S. Forces Korea. Public garrison information identifies the Eighth Army and Second Infantry Division among the organizations based there, alongside tactical and direct-support units. The installation combines headquarters activity, aviation and the services required by a large military community.

Its origins are linked to Pyeongtaek Airfield, later known as K-6 during the Korean War. The Camp Humphreys name was adopted in 1962 in honor of an Army helicopter pilot. Subsequent expansion and relocation of organizations have made it central to the U.S. presence in Korea. Humphreys should still be distinguished from Osan Air Base and Camp Casey, which serve different missions and communities.

Also searched as: USAG Humphreys, Humphreys, K-6 Air Base.

Sources: Welcome to USAG Humphreys; Camp Humphreys history

Mission and major activities

• USAG Humphreys supports Army headquarters and military organizations in Korea.
• Provides installation services for tactical, aviation and direct-support activities.

Sources: Welcome to USAG Humphreys; Camp Humphreys history

History and identity

The site was known as Pyeongtaek Airfield and K-6 during the Korean War. It received the Camp Humphreys name in 1962 in honor of an Army helicopter pilot.

Sources: Camp Humphreys history

Location and community

Camp Humphreys is within Pyeongtaek on South Korea's western side, south of Seoul.

Sources: Welcome to USAG Humphreys

Start with Eighth Army and a confirmed lodging plan

The Humphreys newcomer page directs arriving Army personnel to Eighth Army’s newcomer guidance and asks sponsors to arrange lodging in advance. It highlights the need to discuss pets, cribs and other accommodation requirements when making that reservation. The same page serves personnel moving into barracks, family housing and the local community, so those paths should not be collapsed into one checklist. Questions to confirm: which reception instructions apply to the itinerary, is the entire traveling party reflected in the reservation, and who is the sponsor’s alternate contact if the arrival changes?

Official sources: Humphreys newcomer guidance

Housing counseling covers more than an on-post waiting list

Humphreys’ Directorate of Public Works describes government family housing, government-leased housing, unaccompanied quarters and off-base housing support. Its Housing Division handles lease review and housing inspections as well as furnishings support. Questions to confirm: which route fits the orders and household status, what action requires a housing counselor, and can a lease or shipment decision wait until that review? Use the actual assigned category when asking questions. Advice from a barracks resident, a government-family-housing resident and a household in a private rental may describe quite different processes.

Official sources: Humphreys Directorate of Public Works

Apartment size should shape the shipment plan

The garrison Housing Division warns that local apartments may be smaller than the American homes newcomers are used to and may lack storage for surplus household goods. It says the Housing Services Office provides direction and approved realtor information when on-post housing is unavailable. Questions to confirm: what large items will fit, what furnishings support applies, and what needs to remain in storage elsewhere? Ask for the actual housing or rental details before shipping bulky furniture. A generous shipping authorization does not by itself establish that every item will fit the eventual residence.

Official sources: Humphreys Housing Division

Humphreys has a distinct four-school community

Humphreys’ official education profile identifies Central Elementary, West Elementary, Humphreys Middle School and Humphreys High School. The schools are part of the installation community, but families still need to establish the appropriate school and registration requirements for their address and assignment circumstances. Questions to confirm: which elementary school serves the offered housing, what records should be transferred, and how should any learning-support information reach the school? Contact the School Liaison or registrar with specific details. The general fact that Humphreys has schools should not replace the household’s own enrollment and transportation checks.

Official sources: Humphreys education

Published addresses and access

Use the destination label below to distinguish visitor access, a service office and postal mail. A published address does not authorize entry. Confirm current access, sponsorship, appointments and reporting instructions with the official office before travelling.

Before you arrive

Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.

1. Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
2. Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
3. For an overseas assignment, ask your sponsor about family travel authorization, required documents, medical screening, pets and vehicle shipment before making reservations.
4. Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
5. Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.

Official overseas moving resources   Housing allowance information

Sources: Welcome to USAG Humphreys

Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for Camp Humphreys and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.

From this mission to your next career

The mission at Camp Humphreys suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.

Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.

Official transition resources   Explore SkillBridge programs

Official contacts and installation services

Use the named official resource for this installation or its support community. A directory link does not establish service eligibility, availability or a reporting location. Confirm arrangements with the office or your gaining organization.

Research note: Official Army and Military OneSource indexed content reviewed.

Frequently asked questions

Sources and editorial notes

Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.

1. Welcome to USAG HumphreysSupports: overview, mission, local context, planning note
2. Camp Humphreys historySupports: overview, mission, history
3. Humphreys newcomer guidanceSupports: expanded guide and official services
4. Humphreys Directorate of Public WorksSupports: expanded guide and official services
5. Humphreys Housing DivisionSupports: expanded guide and official services
6. Humphreys educationSupports: expanded guide and official services

Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.