Mountain Home AFB, Military Base

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho - After closing April 6, the main gate has undergone numerous changes and upgrades, and will reopen Feb. 11. The $5 million construction effort increased the number of inbound and outbound lanes to three in each direction (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley Tank)

Located on a high desert plateau between two large mountain ranges, Mountain Home AFB is situated about 50 miles southeast of Boise and 90 miles northwest of Twin Falls, Idaho. The city of Mountain Home, Idaho has a population of approximately 16,848.

Mountain Home Air Force Base is home to the 366th Fighter Wing, the "Gunfighters." The 366th Fighter Wing is a member of an air expeditionary force. The Wing blends the firepower of F-15C Eagles and the F-15E Strike Eagles, to form a cohesive aerial strike force.

Mountain Home Air Force Base Information

Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1943–1945, 1948 – present
Controlled by: Air Combat Command (ACC)
Current Commander: Colonel Michael C. Alfaro
Garrison: 366th Fighter Wing
Base Occupants: 366th Fighter Wing, 552nd Air Control Wing, 124th Fighter Wing
Open to the Public: No