Robins Air Force Base

Branch: U.S. Air Force
Location: Warner Robins, Georgia
Installation Type: Air Force Base
Status: Active

Overview

Robins Air Force Base is located in Warner Robins, Georgia, approximately 18 miles south of Macon, and is the largest single employer in the state of Georgia with approximately 26,000 military and civilian employees. Home of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC), Robins is one of three Air Logistics Complexes in the Air Force and provides depot-level maintenance, overhaul, and modification of aircraft and related systems. The 78th Air Base Wing serves as the installation host unit. Robins is also home to Air Force Materiel Command’s Program Executive Office for C2ISR and several major units including the 116th Air Control Wing (Air National Guard) operating the E-8C JSTARS, though E-8C operations are transitioning.

Mission & Units

Primary Mission: Provide depot-level maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification of Air Force weapon systems through the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex; sustain Air Force readiness through supply chain management and precision manufacturing.
Major Units: 78th Air Base Wing (installation host); Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC); Air Force Life Cycle Management Center elements; Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) program offices
Tenant Units: 116th Air Control Wing (ANG, E-8C JSTARS transitioning); 461st Air Control Wing (active duty ACW); 5th Combat Communications Group; Air Force Reserve 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbins ARB (associated)

Location & Access

Nearest Major City: Macon, GA (population approximately 160,000) – approximately 18 miles north; Atlanta, GA – approximately 100 miles north
Nearest Commercial Airport: Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) in Macon – approximately 20 miles north; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – approximately 100 miles north
Gate Access: Main gate on Highway 247; Watson Boulevard gate; CAC/military ID required; visitor passes at Visitor Control Center; WR-ALC industrial area requires additional badging for contractor workforce

Population

Active Duty Personnel: Approximately 4,000
Family Members: Approximately 7,000
Civilian Employees: Approximately 22,000 (one of the largest civilian workforce concentrations in the Air Force)
Total Installation Population: Approximately 26,000+

Key Facilities

Medical: 78th Medical Group Clinic; primary care, dental, behavioral health; specialty referrals to Navicent Health (Atrium Health Navicent) in Macon; Macon has solid regional medical infrastructure
Commissary: Yes – commissary on base
Exchange (PX/BX/NEX): Yes – AAFES exchange and facilities including a substantial main exchange
Fitness & Recreation: Fitness centers; outdoor pool; golf course (Mossy Creek Golf Club); bowling; auto skills; Macon offers arts and cultural amenities; Atlanta day trips common
Schools: Houston County School System and Bibb County Public Schools serve military families; Houston County schools are consistently among Georgia’s best-performing school systems; no DoDEA schools; Warner Robins area schools are considered a strong point for military families
Childcare: Child Development Center on base; waitlists common; register early
Veterinary Services: Veterinary Treatment Facility on base; wellness and preventive care
Legal Assistance / JAG: Legal Assistance Office; appointment-based

Housing

On-Post Housing: Privatized housing on base; managed by Balfour Beatty Communities; mix of family housing neighborhoods; condition generally good
Average Wait Time: 30-60 days typical; Warner Robins and Houston County off-post housing is plentiful and affordable
Off-Post Housing: Warner Robins, Centerville, and Perry are very popular communities with military families; Houston County is regarded as an excellent community for military families; average rent approximately $1,100-$1,600/month for 3-bedroom home; Central Georgia is affordable; no state income tax on military pay in Georgia
BAH Rate Reference: Check current BAH rates at Defense Travel Management Office (dtmo.mil)

PCS & Newcomer Info

Sponsorship Program: Contact gaining unit; 78th ABW sponsorship program; WR-ALC civilian workforce sponsorship also available for civilian employees
In-Processing: 78th Wing in-processing; typically 2-3 days; large civilian workforce creates a unique community atmosphere
EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program): Airman and Family Readiness Center; enrollment required; Macon and Central Georgia provide reasonable specialist access; Atlanta (100 miles) provides major medical center resources

Local Area & Quality of Life

Climate: Humid subtropical; hot humid summers (average high 92F/33C in July); mild winters (average low 36F/2C in January); occasional ice storms in winter; spring and fall are pleasant; spring thunderstorms
Cost of Living: Low; Warner Robins and Houston County are very affordable; excellent housing value; community is accustomed to and welcoming of military families
Nearby Attractions: Museum of Aviation (adjacent to base – one of the best Air Force aviation museums in the nation, free admission); Georgia National Fair (Perry, annual October event); Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (Macon); Lake Tobesofkee (Macon); Savannah (3 hours); Atlanta day trips; Georgia Coast beaches (4 hours)
Spouse Employment: Warner Robins offers employment in aerospace/defense contracting (major presence given WR-ALC mission), healthcare (Navicent Health system), education, retail, and government; defense contracting sector is robust; Macon and Atlanta within commute range for broader employment; A&FRC assists

Contact & Resources

Official Website: https://www.robins.af.mil
Main Installation Phone: (478) 926-1110
MWR Website: https://robinsfss.com
ACS / Fleet & Family / Airman & Family Readiness: Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC), Robins AFB; (478) 926-5643; relocation, financial readiness, employment, family support

Last updated: 2026-02-23
Sources: https://www.robins.af.mil; https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/in-depth-overview/robins-air-force-base; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RobinsAirForce_Base; Joseph L. Jordan, Attorney at Law