Defense Related Industries

Travis is perched at the gateway to the Pacific Rim at a time when this portion of the world is gaining increased U.S. focus, militarily, politically, and economically. Positioned near major seaports, railheads, interstate highways, three international airports within one hour’s drive, the Concord Weapons Station and San Joaquin Defense Logistics Agency Depots, it provides a powerful launching pad for delivering war material. It provides global reach through airlift and air refueling of military aircraft in combat or operating disaster and humanitarian relief.

With half the nation’s active duty C-5 airlifter aircraft and half the KC-10 air refueling aircraft, and the newest agile airlifter, the C-17, America doesn’t go to war without Travis AFB. Likewise, its deployable contingency response units open and operate distant and sometimes remote airfields on just a few hours’ notice. The Navy’s airborne fleet communication aircraft is based here. One of the few remaining Air Force Medical Centers, David Grant has a modern seismic engineered hospital capable of responding to mass war casualties and natural disasters.

With more than 6,000 acres, Travis has ample physical space to accommodate new missions, new buildings, and aircraft parking.

Within the last decade, Travis Air Force Base has received hundreds of million dollars in installation improvements, including a new control tower and Radar Approach Control facility, KC-10 Cargo Loading Training Facility, replacement of the Aviation Fuel Distribution System on base and a new off-base pipeline and storage facility, among others.

Travis has existing low-level training with large amounts of open space near the base with local rules protecting it against encroachment.

Travis enjoys unmatched community support from local governments, school districts, houses of worship, and business groups. The Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee provides the primary interface with the base and includes all city, county, state, and federal elected officials.

Travis’ Air Force Reserve component amplifies the base's airlift, air refueling, and aeromedical capability using the skills and talents drawn from the large metropolitan civilian base.

Uniquely situated close to the state’s capital and national landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Travis provides a ready bed-down location for fighter aircraft performing temporary combat air patrol as it did following 9/11.

Ample off-base housing is available within the required quick response commute to the base.

There are numerous higher education programs where military members can advance their off-duty education. Arts, entertainment, and recreation opportunities abound, offering water and mountain venues unsurpassed in beauty and diversity.