Hurlburt Field
Hurlburt Field Relocation Information
Welcome to Hurlburt Field
Located in the Florida panhandle, this duty station has pristine white beaches, glowing turquoise water, incredible fishing, and outdoor adventures everywhere. It isn’t called the Emerald Coast for no reason.
As one of Eglin AFB’s auxiliary fields, Hurlburt Field is home to the 1st Special Operations Group, 1st Special Operations Maintenance Group, 1st Special Operations Missions Support Group, and the 1st Special Operations Medical Group. There are approximately 8,000 airmen stationed at Hurlburt Field. Considering the dependents, retirees (because this area isn’t an easy one to leave), civilian employees, and military families of nearby duty stations, there’s a heavy presence of the military here.
This duty station offers more than gorgeous sunshine and miles of beaches. Downtown Pensacola, Silver Strands Outlet Mall, Black Water River State Park, Florida Caverns State Park, Fort Pickens, and more are all within reach.
Emerald Warrior Exercise Unit: 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs Photo by Senior Airman Julianne Showalter
Frequently Asked Questions about Hurlburt Field
1. Where is Hurlburt Field located?
Hurlburt Field is located on the Gulf Coast in the Florida panhandle. It’s approximately one hour east of Pensacola, and it's about 30 minutes west of Destin. Its location makes it easily accessible by car or plane, and it is why so many tourists flock here for their picture-perfect beach vacation during the spring and summer.
2. How far is Eglin AFB from Hurlburt Field?
Eglin AFB is approximately 12 miles (20 minutes) from Hurlburt Field. Great news for Hurlburt Field residents, as Eglin offers additional amenities, like Space-A travel, horseback riding, another Base Exchange, commissary, marina, deep-sea fishing, scuba courses, and more.
3. What planes are at Hurlburt Field?
Some aircraft that fly in and out of Hurlburt Field:
- AC-130U Spooky Gunship
- CV-22 Osprey
- MC-130H Combat Talon II
- U-28A
- MQ-9 Reaper
- AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship
- U-28A
For more information on what’s happening at Hurlburt Field, check out their fact sheet.
4. Is Hurlburt Field a good base to be stationed at?
It depends on personal opinion, but Hurlburt Field offers base housing and desired amenities like a golf course, swimming pools, commissary, exchange, outdoor recreation, and a bowling center. It's also close to unbelievable beaches. If those are a few of the things that service members are looking for, then yes, Hurlburt Field is a good base.
5. What is the zip code for Hurlburt Field, FL?
The zip code for Hurlburt Field is 32544.
6. What is the BAH for Hurlburt Field?
BAH for Hurlburt Field ranges from $2,340 for E-1 to $3,447 for E-9 with dependents and $2,451 for O-1 to $3,642 for O-6 with dependents. See the BAH section for more info.
Base Location & Information
Base address: 221 Lukasik Avenue Hurlburt Field, FL 32544-5416
Pensacola, Florida, where the white sand is called ‘sugar sand.’ Photo from Debby Hudson on Unsplash.
Hurlburt Field is located on the south side of the Eglin AFB complex. Just east of the base is the city of Mary Esther, FL. About five miles east of the base is Fort Walton Beach, FL. Heading west from Hurlburt Field are the cities of Navarre and Gulf Breeze. Both cities are less than 20 miles away.
Hurlburt Field is located in the Florida panhandle. It’s about an hour east of Pensacola, a quick drive from popular tourist destination Destin, and a couple of hours west of Panama City Beach. While these beach towns make fantastic day trips or overnight retreats, most military families stationed at Hurlburt Field choose to live in Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, and Navarre. All of these are within a 30-minute commute.
For weekend getaway trips, head to another beach town like Pensacola. Packed with history, the Blue Wahoos, the Naval Aviation Museum, and a cultural downtown, this destination makes for an easy and fun break from the daily routine. For new scenery, get lost in the wilderness at a Florida State Park, or take a road trip to New Orleans, LA, Tallahassee, FL, or Montgomery, AL.
Nearby military installations:
Arrival Lodging
Air Force Inns manages lodging for Hurlburt Field. With pet-friendly rooms available and basic amenities, it’s a good place to stay for a couple of nights.
Lodging contact info:
(850) 884-7115
301 Tully St.
Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, 32544
Area attractions include Destin, FL, Fort Walton Beach, Florida's Gulfarium, and the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island.
Hurlburt Field Housing
Military housing at Hurlburt Field is privatized and operated by Mayroad Property Management. Living on base offers quick and convenient access to base amenities and a community with military families.
Contact: (850) 344-0220
For additional questions and information, contact the Hurlburt Field Military Housing Office at (850) 884-7505.
Hurlburt Field Off-Base Housing
View homes for sale and houses for rent near Hurlburt Field: Hurlburt Field Homes
Base Search
City Search
Hurlburt Field BAH Information
The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S.-based allowance determined by geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency status. It provides uniformed service members compensation based on housing costs in local civilian housing markets when government quarters are not provided. Learn more about your Basic Allowance for Housing.
Hurlburt Field is near Mary Esther and Fort Walton Beach. Some sample Hurlburt Field BAH rates for zip code 32544:
- E-1 with dependents: $2,340
- E-1 without dependents: $2,007
- E-9 with dependents: $3,447
- E-9 without dependents: $2,586
- O-1 with dependents: $2,451
- O-1 without dependents: $2,244
- O-6 with dependents: $3,642
- O-6 without dependents: $3,393
Hurlburt Field Area Weather & Climate
This area is known for its humid, subtropical climate. It’s what gives the area those beautiful breezy palm trees, clear water, and beaches that draw tourists in all spring and summer long. The summer average is in the mid-80s, and the winter average is around 50 degrees. The weather is fairly mild year-round.
The biggest climate concern this region faces is flooding and hurricanes. The hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. Learn more about hurricane preparedness and evacuation zones at FloridaDisaster.org.
Hurlburt Field Area Schools
Depending on where a service member and their family live, their children may attend one of a handful of school districts nearby. Should the military family live at Hurlburt Field, Mary Esther, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Shalimar, or Destin, they will fall within the Okaloosa County School District. However, the Navarre area falls under the Santa Rosa County School District.
For a private school education, Private School Review is a great tool to help find the right fit. Families interested in homeschooling must follow Florida state regulations. Learn more about homeschooling at the Florida Department of Education.
For any questions or concerns, contact the Hurlburt Field School Liaison Office.
Support for Military and Families
1.jpg)
Photo from Leo Rivas on Unsplash
With neighboring bases Hurlburt Field and Eglin AFB, military families stationed here should find easy access to all kinds of military amenities. Pools, fitness centers, outdoor recreation, a youth center, rifle and pistol club, skeet range, golf course, and more are in your backyard.
For service members or military spouses looking to further their education, Northwest Florida State College and Pensacola State College are nearby.
For those interested in volunteering, United Way Emerald Coast, Habitat for Humanity, Shelter House, and the Air Commando Association are always looking for extra hands.
Some helpful links:
Things to Do near Hurlburt Field
Nearby state parks:
- Blackwater River State Forest - Milton
- Point Washington State Forest - Santa Rosa Beach
- Pine Log State Forest - Ebro
- Conservation Park - Panama City Beach
- Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Apalachicola
- Florida Caverns State Park - Marianna
Area attractions: The Tracks, Crab Island, Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone, and the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park are just a few places to start.
Area beaches:
- Fort Walton Beach
- Santa Rosa Island
- Pensacola Beach
- Okaloosa Island
- Destin
- Miramar Beach
- Florida Caverns State Park
More Hurlburt Field Information
.jpg)
back to top
Base Address:
221 Lukasik Avenue
Hurlburt Field
,
32544-5416