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Installation Information - Directions to the Installation

Airports
The Tampa Bay area is supported by two major airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg- Clearwater International Airport. Tampa International is most used airport of the two, by incoming members and their families. St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) - Tampa Bay's most convenient gateway to and from St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Pinellas County's world famous beaches!

There are no military shuttles that run from the airport to the base.
There are variety of ground transportation options between Tampa International Airport and the base. Choose from various companies under public transportation, bus service, rental cars, shared ride and taxis. The cab fares from Tampa International Airport to MacDill AFB are approximately $30 from St. Petersburg/Clearwater to MacDill, $45.

Driving Directions from Tampa International Airport
Exit the Airport, take the Spruce exit to Dale Mabry, and turn right onto South Dale Mabry. South Dale Mabry will end at the MacDill Main Gate.

Driving Directions to MacDill
From the North - Ocala: Take I 75 S to I 275 S to exit 41A to Southbound Dale Mabry. South Dale Mabry will end at the MacDill Main Gate.

From the South - Miami: Take I 95 N to the Florida Turnpike, take exit 54 to I -595 - take exit for I 75 toward Naples. Take exit 256 for SR-619-TOLL//Crosstown Expressway. Take exit 1B right to S. Dale Mabry to MacDill Main Gate.

From the East - Orlando: Take I-4 West to I 275 S, take exit 41A to Southbound Dale Mabry. South Dale

Arrival by POV
The Dale Mabry Gate is considered the Main Gate, and it is open 24 hours. If you arrive after 9 p.m., go to the 24-hour arrival point. 

Arrival by commercial transportation
All military, government civilians and dependants using commercial transportation to base facilities must present valid military/DoD identification cards upon reaching the Dale Mabry Gate or be denied entry. Taxi and limousine drivers must posses a valid Public Vehicle Drivers License (PVDL) in order to be granted access to the installation (PVDL will be surrendered to the gate sentry upon arrival and will be returned at departure). All vehicles and drivers are subject to inspections at all times while on the installation.

When you arrive at MacDill Air Force Base, your first step is to contact your unit. Your supervisor or sponsor will direct you to Customer Service located in the Military Personnel Flight (8011 Tampa Point Blvd, Bldg 373). Newcomers arriving on weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. must turn in their in-processing package (a large sealed envelope) and a copy of your orders at the Military Personnel Element.

MacDill AFB Gate Operation Information

In an effort to expedite processing at all gates, drivers must 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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Normal Gate Hours of Operation

Dale Mabry Gate

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Commercial Lane: 3 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. Monday - Friday& all day on weekends

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.

 

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.

NOTE: ALL commercial drivers must use Tanker Way Gate during operating hours.

 

MacDill Gate

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

*Outbound traffic only*  Monday - Friday: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

 

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

 

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Requirements

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

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