MacDill AFB Gate Operation Information
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Rideshare Services and Associated Food Delivery Instructions
MacDill Air Force Base Gate Operations Information
In an effort to expedite processing at all gates, drivers are requested to lower their front and rear windows, and collect IDs/credentials from ALL passengers BEFORE approaching the gate.
NOTE: Due to security operations and gate maintenance, gate operating times and closures can occur at any time
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Dale Mabry Gate
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Commercial Lane: 3 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. Monday - Friday and all day on weekends
Hold ID card in hand for Defenders to verify and roll down all driver-side windows
After hours visitor passes will be issued at Dale Mabry Gate only
Bayshore Gate
Monday - Friday: 5:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hold ID card in hand for Defenders to verify and roll down all driver-side windows
After hours visitor passes will be issued at Dale Mabry Gate only
Tanker Way Gate (Port Tampa commercial vehicle gate)
*POV traffic* Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
*Commercial vehicle traffic* Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hold ID card in hand for Defenders to verify and roll down all driver-side windows
MacDill Gate
*Inbound traffic only* Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.
*Outbound traffic only* Monday - Friday: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Hold ID card in hand for Defenders to verify and roll down all driver-side windows
Visitor Control Center VCC (813) 828-2737 (Dale Mabry Gate)
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed on Holidays
Sponsoring someone?
NOTE: ALL commercial deliveries must use Tanker Way Gate during operating hours.
Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) holders can sponsor up to TWO family members or guests. Caregivers cannot sponsor any guests.
All vehicle passengers are required to present a picture ID (valid driver’s license, passport, etc.)
If individual is a resident to the country, residency card and social security card must be provided in addition to a valid photo ID
Vehicle drivers must present proof of valid insurance and vehicle registration
Fleet vehicle: The vehicle is identified by the plates, which shall be of a distinctive color; have the word "Fleet" appearing at the bottom and the word "Florida" appearing at the top. Fleet vehicles are not required to have vehicle registration, but must have proof of insurance.
Personnel must present a bill of lading, invoice, work order, or service call contract, etc., and Point of Contact (POC)
Call the Visitor Control Center (813) 828-2737 for installation access information
6th Security Forces Squadron (813) 828-3322
(Current as of May 2025)