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Moody Air Force Base

Valdosta, United States

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Moody Air Force Base

Valdosta, United States

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KVAD

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233 ft

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Strategic Air Force base serving southwestern Georgia.

Opened

1941

Location

Valdosta, United States

Moody Air Force Base is a United States Air Force installation located near Valdosta, Georgia. It serves as the home of the 23rd Wing, known as the 'Flying Tigers,' which operates A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters for close air support and combat search and rescue missions. The base was established during World War II and has grown into one of the Air Force's premier combat aviation installations. It also hosts Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard units, contributing to a diverse and capable force structure. The IATA code VAD and ICAO code KVAD identify its airfield, which is not open to commercial passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

The base is accessible primarily by private vehicle, located approximately 10 miles north of downtown Valdosta, Georgia.

Notable facts

›Home of the 23rd Wing, the 'Flying Tigers,' with lineage tracing to World War II.
›Operates A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft for close air support missions.
›HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters are stationed here for combat search and rescue.
›The base was originally established in 1941 during World War II.
›Moody AFB is one of the few bases operating both fixed-wing and rotary-wing combat aircraft.

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A storied military airfield guarding Georgia's southern skies with purpose

Moody Air Force Base, located near Valdosta, Georgia, is an active United States Air Force installation with roots tracing back to World War II, established in 1941. Home to the 23rd Wing, it serves as a critical combat air power hub in the southeastern United States. The base is not a commercial passenger airport and primarily supports military operations, training, and tactical airlift missions.

Terminals

Military Terminal / Base Operations — Handles official military air traffic, government flights, and authorized personnel movements only.

Ground Transport

Private vehicle via US-84 and Bemiss Road
Taxi services from Valdosta city area
Rental car pickup available in Valdosta
Rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) from Valdosta proper

Nearby Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn Valdosta
Hampton Inn & Suites Valdosta
Holiday Inn Express Valdosta
Baymont by Wyndham Valdosta

Dining

On-base dining is restricted to authorized military personnel and includes the Daedalian Club and base dining facility. Civilian visitors will find a range of dining options along North Valdosta Road and in downtown Valdosta, including local Southern cuisine restaurants and national chains. The city of Valdosta is approximately 15 minutes from the main gate.

Traveller Tips

Access to Moody AFB requires valid military ID or an escort and prior base access authorization.
Civilian visitors should arrange gate passes well in advance through the appropriate military sponsor.
Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) nearby serves commercial travelers if you need passenger airline access.
Carry a government-issued photo ID at all times when on or near the installation.

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