MacDill Air Force Base Gate Operations Information
NOTE: Due to security operations and gate maintenance, gate operating times and closures can occur at any time
Dale Mabry Gate
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Commercial Lane: 3 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends
Hold ID card in hand for Defenders to verify
After hours visitor passes will be issued at Dale Mabry Gate only
Bayshore Gate
Monday – Sunday: 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Hold ID card in hand for Defenders to verify
After hours visitor passes will be issued at Dale Mabry Gate only
Tanker Way Gate (Port Tampa commercial vehicle gate)
Open 6 a.m. – 8 a.m., for morning POV traffic, Monday – Friday
Open 6 a.m. – 2 p.m., for commercial vehicle traffic, Monday – Friday
Hold ID card in hand for Defenders to verify
MacDill Gate
*Outbound traffic only* 3 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., Monday – Friday
Visitor Control Center VCC (813) 828-2737 (Dale Mabry Gate)
Open 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday – Friday
Open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday only
Closed on Sundays and Holidays
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NOTE: ALL commercial deliveries must use Tanker Way Gate during operating hours.
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 August 2022)