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.
***For modified gate hours due to holidays, exercises or other events, visit our Facebook page here***
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