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Oklahoma City's premier Air Force logistics and operations hub.
Opened
1942
Location
Oklahoma City, United States
Tinker Air Force Base is a major United States Air Force installation located in Midwest City, adjacent to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It serves as the home of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC), one of the Air Force's primary depot maintenance facilities, and hosts numerous tenant units including Air Force Materiel Command organizations.
The base is named in honor of Major General Clarence L. Tinker, an Oklahoma native who was killed in action during World War II in the Battle of Midway in 1942. It plays a critical role in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of military aircraft, engines, and components, making it one of the largest industrial complexes in the state of Oklahoma.
Tinker AFB is not a commercial airport and does not serve civilian airline passengers. Its IATA code TIK and ICAO code KTIK are used primarily for military aviation and flight planning purposes. The base is a major economic driver for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, employing tens of thousands of military and civilian personnel.
Getting to & from
The base is located approximately 10 miles southeast of downtown Oklahoma City and is accessible primarily by private vehicle via major roadways including I-240 and Douglas Boulevard.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Major General Clarence L. Tinker, the highest-ranking Native American officer killed in WWII.
- ›Home to the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, one of the Air Force's largest depot maintenance centers.
- ›Hosts E-3 Sentry AWACS and E-6B Mercury aircraft operations.
- ›One of the largest employers in Oklahoma, with over 26,000 military and civilian workers.
- ›Opened in 1942 during World War II as a major Army Air Forces logistics base.
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