Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station

Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station at a glance

Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station is hosted by the Air Force Reserve's 914th Air Refueling Wing in western New York. Its KC-135 Stratotanker mission provides aerial refueling for U.S. and allied aircraft. The wing is organized under Fourth Air Force and combines its operational mission with responsibility for the installation and its military community.

The station also includes the New York Air National Guard's 107th Attack Wing, a separate organization with a different mission and chain of command. Both wings changed identity in 2017: the 107th transitioned from an airlift designation to an attack designation, while the 914th changed from airlift to aerial refueling. Older descriptions of Niagara as an exclusively C-130 airlift community therefore miss an important mission transition.

Also searched as: Niagara Falls ARS, 914th Air Refueling Wing.

Sources: 914th Air Refueling Wing fact sheet; Redesignation for Niagara's 107th

Mission and major activities

• The 914th Air Refueling Wing operates KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft.
• Provides host installation support at Niagara Falls ARS.
• The 107th Attack Wing is a separate Air National Guard tenant organization.

Sources: 914th Air Refueling Wing fact sheet; Redesignation for Niagara's 107th; Niagara Falls installation contact directory

History and identity

In 2017, the 107th changed from an airlift wing to an attack wing, and the 914th became an air refueling wing as KC-135 aircraft replaced its C-130s.

Sources: 914th Air Refueling Wing fact sheet; Redesignation for Niagara's 107th

Location and community

The station is in Niagara Falls, New York, and its reserve community is closely connected to western New York.

Sources: 914th Air Refueling Wing fact sheet

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: 914th Air Refueling Wing fact sheet; Redesignation for Niagara's 107th; Niagara Falls installation contact directory

Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station 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 Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station 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

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. 914th Air Refueling Wing fact sheetSupports: overview, mission, history, local context, planning note
2. Redesignation for Niagara's 107thSupports: overview, mission, history, planning note
3. Niagara Falls installation contact directorySupports: mission, planning note

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.