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Gate Hours

Gate 3, the Watson gate:
Open 24/7

Gate 1, the Green Street gate:
Mon-Fri (except holidays) 5 a.m. - 6 p.m.           

Gate 4, the truck gate:
Mon-Fri (except holidays) 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Gate 14, the Russell Parkway gate:
Mon-Thur 4:30 a.m. - midnight
Fri 4:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Sat 5 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Sun 5 a.m. - midnight 

Gate 5, the MLK Boulevard gate:
Inbound Only
Mon-Fri (except holidays) 6 - 8 a.m

Gate 15, the Air National Guard gate:
Closed

(updated on June 14, 2018)

 

How can I get directions?

DRIVING
Newcomers who arrive in their vehicles will more than likely be traveling on Interstate 75. Take exit 146 to the Georgia Highway 247 Connector (also called Watson Blvd.). The road will take you directly to the base, about 10 miles away from the exit.You can also exit coming from the north at exit 160A and take Highway 247 about 15 miles south to the base.

Military members entering at the Visitor's Center at Gate 3, which is open 24 hours a day, should report directly to the orderly room of the organization they are assigned.

The orderly room will contact the Military Personnel Flight to schedule an appointment for in-processing. If there are any questions about where to report upon arrival, military members will be directed to the Military Personnel Flight's customer service office in Building 767. After hours,members will be directed to the 24-hour arrival point, the billeting office in Building 557.

MACON AIRPORT
Macon Municipal Airport is located approximately five miles north of Robins AFB, just off Georgia Highway 247. Transportation by commercial taxi is available, or you may contact the base transportation office at (478) 926-3493.

ATLANTA AIRPORT
If you are flying into Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, ground transportation to the base is available via Groome Transportation, (478) 471-1616, Georgia Peach Shuttle, (478)213-1544, or VIP Shuttle, (478) 788-3232. The trip takes approximately 2 hours. These carriers are located at the Ground Transportation location. As you exit the baggage claim area follow the signs to ground transportation. The shuttle vans are usually parked in the second and third rows.

 

How can I request a base tour?

Please visit the site below.
www.robins.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/839603/public-affairs-community-engagement/

Updated November 27, 2019

 

What are the driving regulations on base?

  • Cell phone use is prohibited while driving without a proper hands-free device.
  • Seat belt use is mandatory for drivers and all passengers once entering the base gates.
  • The speed limit on Robins AFB ranges from 10 - 35 mph. Base security forces are responsible for enforcing speed limits and all other traffic laws.
  • All state and local driving laws are applicable on base.
  • Violations of traffic laws can be reported to the 78th Security Forces Law Enforcement Desk in Building 263, 926-2187.


Last update May 11, 2009

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What number can I call to reach to a base organization if I do not know the number?

Our base operator number is (478) 926-1110 and DSN:468-1110.

You can call the number and the operator for assistance

Last Update January 25, 2011
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News Media Contacts

The 78th Air Base Wing Office of Public Affairs provides information and services for the base including the 5th Combat Communications Group and all other associate units that do not have a separate public affairs office.

PA specialists are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be reached at (478) 926-2137 during normal duty hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. If you are calling after normal duty hours, contact the on-call PA representative through the Robins Command Post by calling the operator at (478) 926-1110. 

Call the numbers listed below for information regarding those specific units 

Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command (478) 327-1750 
116th Air Control Wing Public Affairs (478) 201-1243 

All media are required to contact public affairs prior to entry on Robins Air Force Base and must be escorted by a public affairs representative at all times. 

Last Update January 25, 2011