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Georgia's premier Air Reserve Base near Atlanta.
Opened
1942
Location
Marietta, United States
Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE/KMGE) is a joint-use military installation located in Marietta, Georgia, approximately 16 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. It serves as home to the 94th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command, which operates C-130H Hercules transport aircraft.
The base shares its airfield with Lockheed Martin's adjacent facility, which has historically used the runway for aircraft production and testing, including the famous C-130 and F-22 programs. The installation also supports Naval Air Station Atlanta and various other tenant units.
While it holds an IATA code (MGE) suggesting limited civilian use, Dobbins is primarily a military facility and does not serve scheduled commercial passenger traffic. It occasionally handles VIP, government, and emergency operations.
Getting to & from
The base is accessible primarily by private vehicle via I-75 and U.S. Route 41, with no dedicated public transit connection to Atlanta.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled service at Dobbins ARB; it is a military installation with no civilian airline presence.
Notable facts
- ›Home to the 94th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Command, flying C-130H Hercules aircraft.
- ›Shares its runway with the adjacent Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Marietta.
- ›Lockheed Martin has produced C-130s and conducted F-22 Raptor work at the adjoining plant.
- ›The base was established during World War II and has been continuously active since 1942.
- ›Dobbins ARB also hosts Naval Air Station Atlanta, making it a joint-service installation.
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