Incirlik Air Base

Incirlik Air Base at a glance

Incirlik Air Base is the location of the 39th Air Base Wing, whose current public mission emphasizes deterrence and the sustainment of airpower. The wing provides an overseas platform able to support integrated, forward-based aviation activity. It also supports geographically separated organizations, so its installation work reaches beyond the main base.

The wing's official description places Incirlik within NATO's southern region and connects its mission to U.S. and allied interests. Much of the base's daily contribution comes through support and infrastructure rather than one publicly advertised combat aircraft fleet. A useful public profile therefore follows the host wing's mission, readiness responsibilities and services, while relying on official announcements for changes in the organizations or aircraft temporarily present.

Also searched as: Incirlik, 39th Air Base Wing.

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Mission and major activities

• The 39th Air Base Wing sustains a platform for integrated airpower and deterrence.
• Provides installation support to the main base and geographically separated organizations.

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Location and community

Incirlik is in Türkiye and serves NATO's southern region.

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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

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Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for Incirlik Air Base 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 Incirlik Air Base 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.

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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. 39th Air Base WingSupports: overview, mission, local context, planning note
2. 39th Air Base Wing mission commentarySupports: overview

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.