Los Angeles Air Force Base at a glance
Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo is a Space Force installation and headquarters for Space Systems Command. Current installation information retains the Air Force Base name. Space Systems Command develops, acquires, fields and sustains military space capabilities, working with industry, government, academic and allied partners. Space Base Delta 3 provides the installation's supporting medical, engineering, logistics, communications and personnel services.
The site's lineage begins with the Western Development Division, activated in nearby Inglewood in 1954. The installation became Los Angeles Air Force Station in 1964 and Air Force Base in 1987. The main El Segundo site has no flight line. Fort MacArthur in San Pedro is a separate part of the base's support community, making the installation geographically more than a single campus.
Also searched as: Los Angeles AFB, Los Angeles SFB, Los Angeles Space Force Base, Los Angeles Air Force Station.
Sources: Los Angeles Air Force Base overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS; Los Angeles Air Force Base: About Us; Space Systems Command Plan, February 2026
Mission and major activities
- Space acquisition and sustainment through Space Systems Command.
- Installation support through Space Base Delta 3.
- Development and fielding of military space capabilities.
Sources: Los Angeles Air Force Base overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS; Los Angeles Air Force Base: About Us; Space Systems Command Plan, February 2026
History and identity
The Western Development Division activated in 1954; the El Segundo site received its Air Force Station designation in 1964.
Sources: Los Angeles Air Force Base overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS
Location and community
The main installation is south of Los Angeles International Airport in El Segundo. Fort MacArthur is farther south in San Pedro.
Sources: Los Angeles Air Force Base overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS; Los Angeles Air Force Base: About Us
Space acquisition at Los Angeles Air Force Base
Los Angeles Air Force Base houses Space Systems Command’s headquarters in El Segundo. The command develops, acquires and sustains space capabilities through work with military, government, industry and other partners. Its Space Force mission does not change the installation’s current official Air Force Base name. A posting here is closely associated with acquisition and technical management rather than a conventional operational airfield.
The installation traces its history to the Western Development Division’s 1954 activation in nearby Inglewood. It became Los Angeles Air Force Station in 1964 and Los Angeles Air Force Base in 1987. The official overview states that the main El Segundo installation has no flightline and identifies Fort MacArthur, farther south in San Pedro, as part of the installation’s wider footprint. That separation is central to relocation planning.
Official sources: Los Angeles AFB overview
Family support locations may be separate from the workplace
Tierra Vista manages Los Angeles AFB’s privatized family housing, with the Military Housing Office providing official application and community-housing assistance. The housing page describes shared amenities including a community center, youth facilities, trails and recreation areas. Confirm the actual offered residence, current requirements and possession date before connecting household travel or delivery of goods to an application.
The broader installation footprint includes the Fort MacArthur housing area in San Pedro, separate from the El Segundo headquarters workplace. A household should compare the actual duty location, school, childcare and medical destination rather than assume “Los Angeles AFB housing” means walking distance to work. Ask the school liaison and housing office about the precise offered address and responsible school system. Regional geography matters more than a general Los Angeles label when evaluating daily travel.
Official sources: Los Angeles AFB housing; Los Angeles AFB overview; Los Angeles AFB health care
El Segundo and Fort MacArthur clinics have separate locations
The 61st Medical Squadron operates the main clinic at El Segundo and a satellite clinic at Fort MacArthur. The official guide describes routine adult and pediatric care, supporting pharmacy and laboratory functions, and additional services for active-duty personnel. It states that emergency medical care is unavailable at either clinic.
Before a move, clarify the receiving primary-care team and which clinic will handle recurring appointments, prescriptions and records. A family living in the housing area and a member working in El Segundo may have different routine care destinations. Existing specialty treatment may also require a community arrangement. Verify the current referral and registration process with the receiving team rather than rely on dated contractor names or assume an assignment automatically transfers every household member’s clinical relationship.
Official sources: Los Angeles AFB health care
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.
Public entrance: Douglas Street entrance and Visitor Control Center arrival point
200 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
Confirm current visitor-processing hours and entry eligibility before travel. Approved identification, sponsorship and vetting may be required; this address does not guarantee admission. The official directions place visitor-center parking immediately left after entering the fence line.
Los Angeles AFB: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS official GPS arrival address Find this address on a map
Address source checked 2026-10-08Service office: Military and Family Readiness Center
483 N. Aviation Boulevard, Bldg. 272, Room C1-209, El Segundo, CA 90245-2808
Service office inside a controlled military installation; this is not a gate or visitor-pass destination. Confirm eligibility, appointment needs and base access with the office or your sponsor before travel.
Los Angeles Air Force Base: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS service-office contact Find this address on a map
Address source checked 2026-10-08Officially published physical destinations checked on 2026-10-08. Verify current hours and access instructions before travel.
Before you arrive
The official current name remains Los Angeles Air Force Base; confirm whether a destination is El Segundo or Fort MacArthur.
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.
- Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
- Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
- Before choosing a home, compare the commute, lease terms, school needs and your household budget. Ask the housing office about the options that apply to your situation.
- Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
- Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.
Official PCS planning resources Housing allowance information
Sources: Los Angeles Air Force Base overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS; Los Angeles Air Force Base: About Us; Space Systems Command Plan, February 2026
Resources for service members and families
Start with the official resources for Los Angeles Air Force 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.
Housing and family support
Find housing, relocation assistance, childcare and school liaison contacts for the correct installation or support community.
Find official contactsSpouse employment
Review federal spouse hiring guidance and ask the local family support office about employment resources.
Review spouse hiring guidanceMilitary health coverage
Review official TRICARE moving guidance for your plan and contact your provider or contractor about care during your move.
Review TRICARE moving guidanceVA care after service
Locate VA facilities near the community where you plan to live after service. Confirm your eligibility and appointments with the provider.
Find VA locationsPersonalized moving checklist
Build a moving checklist for your household using the official Plan My Move tool.
Create your moving checklistFrom this mission to your next career
The mission at Los Angeles Air Force 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.
Translate your experience
Turn your MOS, AFSC or rating into civilian job titles and resume language. Adjust the result to reflect your actual work.
Use the MOS translatorPrepare your resume
Build a clear resume around skills, outcomes, credentials and the roles you want next.
Open Resume StudioPlan your transition
Organize your separation timeline and discuss official requirements with your transition counselor.
Open the separation plannerFind federal opportunities
Search current announcements and read the location, hiring path and qualifications in each posting.
Search USAJOBSOfficial 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.
Los Angeles AFB Military Housing Office
Tierra Vista and community-housing assistance.
Open official resourceLos Angeles AFB medical guide
61st Medical Squadron and Fort MacArthur clinic information.
Open official resourceResearch note: The Air Force housing page was reviewed through official indexed content. The existing URL slug is retained while the current official installation name is used.
Your Los Angeles Air Force Base arrival checklist
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Los Angeles Air Force Base?
Los Angeles Air Force Base is listed in this guide at El Segundo, California, United States. The map point is approximate. For arrival and reporting information, use official resources and your orders.
What is Los Angeles Air Force Base known for?
Space acquisition and sustainment through Space Systems Command. Installation support through Space Base Delta 3.
What should I confirm before arriving?
The official current name remains Los Angeles Air Force Base; confirm whether a destination is El Segundo or Fort MacArthur.
How can I prepare for a civilian career from here?
Start with your own military occupation and experience. Use the MOS translator, resume builder and separation planner, and discuss your timeline with the official transition counselor. LockLeed helps candidates pursue direct-hire civilian roles at no cost to the candidate.
Is the official installation name Los Angeles Space Force Base?
The official installation directory continues to identify Los Angeles Air Force Base, even though it houses Space Systems Command headquarters.
Official sources: Los Angeles AFB overview
Are the main workplace and Fort MacArthur clinic at the same site?
No. The main installation is in El Segundo and Fort MacArthur is in San Pedro. Confirm the actual appointment, residence and workplace destinations.
Official sources: Los Angeles AFB overview; Los Angeles AFB health care
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.
- Los Angeles Air Force Base overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONSSupports: overview, mission, history, local context, planning note
- Los Angeles Air Force Base: About UsSupports: overview, mission, local context, planning note
- Space Systems Command Plan, February 2026Supports: overview, mission, planning note
- Los Angeles AFB housingSupports: expanded guide and official services
- Los Angeles AFB health careSupports: expanded guide and official services
Shared planning and career resources
- MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Official installation profiles and program contacts
- Military OneSource PCS planning · Moving checklists and relocation resources
- Military OneSource overseas move planning · Overseas moving and family logistics
- USAJOBS · Official federal job announcements
- USAJOBS military spouse hiring guidance · Federal spouse hiring path information
- Transition Assistance Program · Official transition planning resources
- VA facility locator · Find VA health care and benefit offices
- Basic Allowance for Housing · Official housing allowance information
- TRICARE moving guidance · Official health coverage guidance when moving
- Plan My Move · Official personalized moving checklist tool
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.