How do I access the base?
Access to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is controlled. Military members, retirees, dependents, and government civilians with a valid military ID card can access the base through one of several installation gates. All other visitors must be sponsored on base and stop by the base visitors' centers located off the Gateway East entrance of Highway 90 and SW Military Road, and at the Valley Hi Gate off Highway 410 South.
For more information, contact the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Pass & Registration Office at (210) 671-1467.
How do I get there?
When driving to Lackland, you will be arriving on four major roads: I-10/Hwy 90, Hwy 281, I-37, or I-35. There are two main gates with Visitors Centers: The Gateway East Gate and Airman's Gate.
Arriving from the east on I-10 or Hwy 90
Travel through San Antonio on I-10/Hwy 90 West, exit on Military Drive and turn left
Travel South approximately one mile to the Gateway East gate which will be on your left
Arriving from the North on I-35, Hwy 281, or I-10
When arriving in San Antonio, turn right onto Loop 410 West
Take the Valley Hi / Lackland AFB exit
Turn left on Valley Hi, and continue straight to the Airman's Gate
Arriving from the South on I-35 or I-37
When arriving in San Antonio, turn left onto Loop 410 West
Take the Valley Hi / Lackland AFB exit
Turn right on Valley Hi, and continue straight to the Airman's Gate