Nellis Air Force Base

Nellis Air Force Base at a glance

Nellis Air Force Base is an Air Combat Command installation centered on advanced combat aviation training. The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and 57th Wing develop and test tactics, training and technologies, while the 99th Air Base Wing supplies installation support. Publicly described training brings fighter, bomber, tanker and other aviation specialties together rather than concentrating on one aircraft role.

The 57th Wing supports major training events including Red Flag and Bamboo Eagle, while the maintenance community sustains the aircraft and equipment used in that work. Official 2026 reporting describes both realistic aviation training and innovation in logistics. Nellis combines resident organizations with visiting training personnel near Las Vegas, giving the surrounding community a mixture of permanent assignments and temporary training stays.

Also searched as: Nellis AFB.

Sources: Nellis AFB: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview; Air Combat Command: Nellis training and innovation visit, 2026; Nellis: 57th Wing mission and training, 2026

Mission and major activities

• Advanced aviation training through the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and 57th Wing.
• Major training exercises including Red Flag and Bamboo Eagle.
• Installation support through the 99th Air Base Wing.

Sources: Nellis AFB: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview; Air Combat Command: Nellis training and innovation visit, 2026; Nellis: 57th Wing mission and training, 2026

Location and community

Nellis is northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, within the Las Vegas Valley. Its surrounding community includes Las Vegas and North Las Vegas.

Sources: Nellis AFB: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview

Advanced combat training involves many specialties

Nellis is a focal point for advanced combat aviation training within Air Combat Command. Its public overview describes a mix of fighters, bombers, tankers, transport, command-and-control and combat rescue aircraft involved in the training mission. The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center is based here. That breadth means the community includes the technical, maintenance, logistics and support work behind advanced aviation training as well as aircrew.

The installation is in Clark County, northeast of downtown Las Vegas. Nellis and its wider training areas should not be treated as one compact workplace when researching a move. A temporary exercise visit can have different arrangements from a permanent assignment. Identify the receiving unit and the nature of the tour before using general descriptions of the Las Vegas military community to make housing or arrival decisions.

Official sources: nellis afb overview

Use the housing office before committing to a lease

Nellis' Military Housing Office processes applications for the privatized family housing community operated by Hunt. The official installation page also describes the office's role in reviewing housing requirements for people living both on and off the installation. Its practical advice includes inspecting a property and obtaining lease guidance before signing.

For installation housing, the page distinguishes utilities covered by the community from electric or gas usage arrangements and separately purchased communications services. Confirm those details against the particular offer and current lease rather than assuming every household expense is included. For a community home, the same housing office can provide the relevant guidance. The useful comparison is the complete household arrangement, including the actual work destination and lease terms, rather than simply whether an address says Las Vegas or Nellis.

Official sources: nellis afb housing

A medical center serving Nellis and Creech

Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center supports the readiness of both Nellis and Creech personnel. The installation health-care page describes preventive, acute and emergency care for eligible TRICARE beneficiaries. The 99th Medical Group's organizations include operational medical readiness, medical support, dental, health-care operations, surgical operations and inpatient operations.

This is a broader medical structure than a small primary-care-only clinic. Nevertheless, an incoming household still needs its own enrollment, assigned care team and any continuing treatment arrangements established. A Creech assignment and a Nellis medical appointment are also different destinations. When comparing homes around southern Nevada, note the member's work location and the family's actual care location separately. The official medical center resource is the appropriate place to verify which services apply to a particular beneficiary.

Official sources: nellis afb health

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. 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.
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 PCS planning resources   Housing allowance information

Sources: Nellis AFB: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview

Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for Nellis 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.

From this mission to your next career

The mission at Nellis 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.

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.

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. Nellis AFB: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overviewSupports: overview, mission, local context, planning note
2. Air Combat Command: Nellis training and innovation visit, 2026Supports: overview, mission
3. Nellis: 57th Wing mission and training, 2026Supports: overview, mission
4. nellis afb housingSupports: expanded guide and official services
5. nellis afb healthSupports: 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.