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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

 

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 – 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

After hours visitor passes will be issued at Dale Mabry Gate only

 

Tanker Way Gate (Port Tampa commercial vehicle gate)

Open 6 a.m. – 9 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

*Inbound traffic only*  6 a.m. - 8 a.m., Monday - Friday

*Outbound traffic only*  3 p.m. – 5 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

Open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday Only

Closed on Holidays

 

Sponsoring someone?

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 May 2024)