Simmons Army Air Field
Fort Bragg, United States
Simmons Army Air Field
Military airfield serving Fort Bragg and the 82nd Airborne Division.
- ›Named after Brigadier General Thomas W. Simmons.
- ›Primarily supports U.S. Army aviation and the 82nd Airborne Division.
- ›Located on Fort Bragg, one of the largest military installations in the world.
- ›Does not serve scheduled commercial airline traffic despite holding an IATA code.
- ›Fort Bragg was renamed Fort Liberty in 2023 as part of the Naming Commission's renaming of Confederate-associated bases.
Simmons Army Airfield (FBG) is a military aerodrome located at Fort Liberty, formerly known as Fort Bragg, in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It serves as a critical aviation hub for the U.S. Army's XVIII Airborne Corps and 82nd Airborne Division, supporting tactical airlift, rotary-wing operations, and military training missions. The airfield is not open to civilian commercial traffic and operates exclusively in support of Department of Defense activities.
- Military Operations Terminal — Dedicated facility handling military passenger movement, unit deployments, and official government travel on the installation.
- On-post shuttle and bus services operated by Fort Liberty
- Personal vehicle and DoD motor pool access
- Taxi and rideshare services available at installation entry points
- Car rental agencies accessible near Fayetteville, NC
- Marriott at Fayetteville
- Hilton Garden Inn Fayetteville
- Holiday Inn Express Fayetteville-Fort Liberty Area
- Hampton Inn Fayetteville
- On-post lodging via Fort Liberty Inns of the Army
Dining inside Simmons Airfield is restricted to military personnel and authorized DoD civilians, with DFAC (dining facility) options available on the broader Fort Liberty installation. The nearby city of Fayetteville offers a wide range of restaurants, fast food chains, and local eateries within a short drive of the installation gates. Bragg Boulevard and Skibo Road corridors are well known for diverse dining options catering to the military community.
- Access to Simmons Airfield requires valid military ID or official DoD authorization — civilian visitors cannot enter without escort.
- Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) is the nearest civilian commercial airport, approximately 15 miles from Fort Liberty.
- Security checkpoints at installation gates can cause delays during peak hours — plan extra travel time.
- Confirm all visit authorizations and base access paperwork well in advance, as requirements can change with force protection levels.
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