Joint Base Andrews Guide
Joint Base Andrews is a United States Air Force installation in Prince George's County, Maryland, located about 24 km southeast of downtown Washington, D.C. Established in 1942 as Camp Springs Army Air Field, it was redesignated Andrews Air Force Base in 1948 and became Joint Base Andrews in 2009 following a merger with Naval Air Facility Washington.
The base is home to the 89th Airlift Wing, which operates Air Force One — the Boeing VC-25A aircraft that serves as presidential transport — along with a fleet of C-32, C-40, and C-37 aircraft used for senior government airlift. The 316th Wing serves as the host unit. The Air Mobility Command (AMC) Passenger Terminal on base offers Space-Available (Space-A) flights for eligible military personnel and their families to destinations including Dover AFB, JB Charleston, and Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
Access to the base is restricted to authorized military personnel, DoD civilians, and their dependents. The base does not serve commercial passengers. Two concrete runways handle a mix of military airlift, executive transport, and training operations.
Services
4 of 6 availableCompare 18 listed options at Joint Base Andrews, spanning parking, car rentals, lounges and hotels. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Joint Base Andrews.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 2 runwaysopened 1943
- Location
- 38.811, -76.867
- Operator
- United States Air Force / Department of Defense
Terminals
1 terminalJoint Base Andrews has 1 passenger terminal — AMC Passenger Terminal. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- AMC Passenger TerminalGeneral aviation
Nearby cities
4 citiesJoint Base Andrews is closest to Camp Springs (3 km west), and also serves Clinton, Alexandria and other nearby areas. With 4 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Washington, D.C.24 km northwest
- Camp Springs3 km west
- Alexandria22 km west
- Clinton10 km south
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the airport codes for Joint Base Andrews?
What are the airport codes for Joint Base Andrews?
Where is Joint Base Andrews located?
Where is Joint Base Andrews located?
What services are available at Joint Base Andrews?
What services are available at Joint Base Andrews?
Help us improve this page
Found outdated information or know about a service we're missing? Let us know!
Suggest page updates →