Naval Air Station Fallon

“NAS Fallon and the Fallon Range Training Complex are the Navy’s premier integrated strike warfare training facilities”, and the station’s mission is to support carrier air wings preparing to deploy and other units in joint and multinational training, according to the NAS Fallon MilitaryINSTALLATIONS page. The health care page describes NAS Fallon as “a remote duty station with 14 tenant commands that provides support to Naval Aviation Warfare Development Center (NAWDC)”. The base operator is 775-426-3000.

Isolated duty screening and start-up costs

“Isolated duty screening is mandatory for PCS transfer to NAS Fallon”, the installation page says. “The Fallon area is considered remote/isolated duty with limited local medical services available”, so make sure you and your family have passed screening before you move; the check-in page adds that improper screening can create unnecessary expenses. If you are bringing a family, in October 2026 the Fallon overview advised budgeting between $3,500 and $7,000 for start-up costs such as rental, security and utility deposits. If you are considering being a geographic bachelor, contact the Command Master Chief first to submit a formal request (775-426-2855).

Reporting aboard

Get a sponsor well in advance through Command Administration (775-426-2709). “Sailors reporting to Naval Air Station Fallon must check in at the NAS Fallon Administrative Office, Building 350, upon arrival”, the check-in page says; after normal working hours, call the Command Duty Officer cell phone at 775-426-8257. Expect the check-in process to take several days. Members traveling with their family are screened at the Administrative Office for temporary lodging eligibility. For a move to a permanent duty station inside the continental United States, the allowance is Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE): up to 21 days since November 27, 2024, and up to 60 days in certain housing areas with a shortage of permanent housing, per the Defense Department notice on the Army benefits site. Before you book, ask the Administrative Office whether the Fallon area currently has extended TLE and how many days your orders allow. The check-in page still uses the older name, Temporary Lodging Allowance, with a 10-day limit. Bring your original orders with endorsements, lodging and travel receipts, a completed travel voucher and your spouse’s next of kin information for Page 2.

Housing

“NAS Fallon has 219 family housing units”, and “Military housing is limited, so check availability as early as possible”, per the government housing page. Your wait list date is your detachment date, and you must apply within 30 days of checking in to qualify for local move funding. Navy Housing Office, Building 309 on Churchill Avenue: 775-426-2809.

Medical care

“NBHC Fallon provides limited primary care to active duty, retirees, and their dependents”, and dental services are for active duty only, the health care page says. For appointments, call 775-426-3125. For on-base emergency assistance, call 911; from a cellphone, the call is transferred to NAS Fallon emergency services, per the emergency assistance page.

Schools: Churchill County School District

The Churchill County School District has six schools, one high school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and a pre-kindergarten school with limited spots, per the education page. Lyon County School District serves Fernley, Silver Springs, Dayton and Yerington.

Getting there

Reno/Tahoe International Airport is the closest major airport, approximately 70.3 miles from the station, the overview says. Contact your sponsor at least two to three days before you arrive to arrange a pickup.

Before you arrive

Complete isolated duty screening for every family member, budget $3,500 to $7,000 for start-up costs, and apply for housing within 30 days of checking in.