PCS to Davis-Monthan AFB: BAH, housing, TRICARE and check-in (plus Luke AFB)
Quick answer: Davis-Monthan AFB is inside Tucson city limits and is home to the 355th Wing. Its 2026 BAH for an E-5 is $1,905/month with dependents ($1,428 without). When you arrive during duty hours, check in with your unit. Your Commander's Support Staff will book your DM Welcome Center appointment within 72 business hours. Temporary lodging is at the Heritage Inn (520-228-3309), family housing is privatized through Soaring Heights Communities, the base clinic has no emergency room, and Tucson is in the TRICARE West Region. Sources: Military OneSource, dm.af.mil and DoD's 2026 BAH data.
2026 BAH: Davis-Monthan vs. Luke
2026 rates from DoD's BAH data file (DTMO), effective Jan. 1, 2026. Davis-Monthan uses ZIP 85707 and Luke uses ZIP 85309. Open the BAH calculator with 85707 filled in or with 85309 (Luke). Rates for 2027 usually come out in mid-December; see BAH 2027.
BAH is based on your pay grade, dependency status and the ZIP code of your permanent duty station. If you live somewhere else, such as Vail or Marana, you're still paid the duty station rate (DoD military pay, DTMO BAH lookup).
| Grade | DM with dependents | DM without |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,695 | $1,272 |
| E-4 | $1,695 | $1,272 |
| E-5 | $1,905 | $1,428 |
| E-6 | $2,121 | $1,587 |
| E-7 | $2,145 | $1,701 |
| E-8 | $2,178 | $1,953 |
| W-2 | $2,157 | $1,950 |
| O-1 | $1,938 | $1,482 |
| O-2 | $2,118 | $1,839 |
| O-3 | $2,199 | $2,037 |
| O-4 | $2,400 | $2,139 |
| O-5 | $2,550 | $2,154 |
Davis-Monthan AFB: the official numbers you need
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Newcomer information | 520-228-5690 or 520-228-1077, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Mon–Fri. 5355 E. Granite St., Bldg 2441. dm.af.mil newcomers page |
| Main gate and Visitor Center | The Craycroft gate is open 24 hours. The Visitor Center is outside the Craycroft gate at 3100 S. Craycroft Rd. (520-228-0135). Other gates have limited weekday hours. |
| In-processing | DM Welcome Center (DMWC), Bldg 3200, 1st floor, 520-228-1077. Finance, the Traffic Management Office and Medical take about an hour. |
| Temporary lodging | Heritage Inn, 3230 W. Davenport St., Bldg 2542. 24 hours, 520-228-3309, [email protected]. 312 rooms (262 Visiting Quarters, 50 TLF). |
| Military Housing Office | 520-228-3687 or 520-228-3467, [email protected] |
| Privatized family housing | Soaring Heights Communities, 520-745-5024, [email protected] |
| Clinic | 355th Medical Group, 4175 S. Alamo Ave., 520-228-2778. Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed for training Wednesdays until 9:15 a.m.) |
| DEERS / ID cards | 520-228-4425, Bldg 3200, 1st floor, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Mon–Fri |
| Mail before you have an address | General Delivery, P.O. Box 80001, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ 85707-0001 |
Checking in at Davis-Monthan
- Report to your unit. If you arrive between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on a normal duty day, check in with your unit right away.
- DM Welcome Center appointment. Your unit's Commander's Support Staff (or the Military Personnel Flight, if your squadron has no CSS) schedules it within 72 business hours of your arrival. You'll do Finance, the Traffic Management Office and Medical in about an hour, and spouses and children should come if they can.
- Orientation. Everyone is scheduled for Right Start (newcomers orientation). First-term Airmen and first-duty-station officers are scheduled for their first-term courses.
- Housing and EFMP. You'll get the chance to book appointments with the Military Housing Office and, if you're Q-coded, the EFMP-Family Support office.
- Then house hunt. Finish in-processing with the DMWC and your unit before taking permissive leave for house hunting.
Got married before the move? Tell your inbound first sergeant or commander and follow their procedures exactly, or the military won't pay for your spouse's travel and housing. Register your spouse in DEERS (you need the marriage certificate), then call TRICARE West to enroll them.
Housing: on base or off
Family housing at Davis-Monthan is privatized. Soaring Heights Communities owns, maintains and manages it, so you sign a lease with them. Your other option is to rent or buy in Tucson. Military OneSource says to contact the Military Housing Office as soon as you know you're moving. They'll explain the application and any base-specific rules (source).
Temporary lodging: the Heritage Inn takes reservations first come, first served, regardless of rank. PCS and TDY orders are generally Priority 1. Pet-friendly TLFs cost $10 per room per night, limited to two dogs or cats, and you need proof of a current rabies shot at check-in. If you need more than 30 days, submit a hardship letter; approval depends on availability (source, source).
TRICARE and medical care
Tucson is in the TRICARE West Region. The contractor is TriWest Healthcare Alliance, 888-TRIWEST (874-9378) (tricare.mil, West Region). The 355th Medical Group provides basic medical and dental care, chiropractic, orthopedics, physical therapy, EFMP and Family Advocacy. It has no obstetrical, urgent care or emergency room services. Women's health is mainly for active duty and TRICARE Prime enrollees; others are seen when space is available. Book appointments at 520-228-2778 or in the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. After hours, the Nurse Advice Line is 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1 (source).
Changing TRICARE plans because of the move? A PCS is a Qualifying Life Event. See TRICARE Open Season 2026 and QLEs.
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Luke AFB (Glendale, west Phoenix metro)
Luke AFB, in Glendale, is home to the 56th Fighter Wing, the Air Force's largest fighter wing (Military OneSource). Its ZIP code, 85309, is in the Phoenix, AZ (AZ013) housing area in the 2026 BAH data: E-5 $2,289 with dependents / $1,740 without; O-3 $2,490 / $2,391. Check your grade in the BAH calculator.
- Check-in: during duty hours, report in uniform to your unit's Commander's Support Staff. Start base in-processing at the Military Personnel Section (Bldg 1150, 1st floor), attend Wing Orientation (spouses invited) and Medical Right Start (Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the clinic). After hours, check in at the Fighter Country Inn, Bldg 660 (source).
- House hunting: permissive TDY for house hunting, if you're eligible, comes after initial in-processing. Military OneSource says it's "extremely important" so you aren't charged regular leave.
- Lodging: the Fighter Country Inn (623-856-3941) is open 24 hours. PCS families can stay in a TLF for up to 30 days, space permitting. Some units are pet friendly; otherwise you'll need to kennel pets. Book early with a copy of your orders.
- Housing: Housing Management and Referral Office, 623-856-7643. Privatized family housing is run by Balfour Beatty, 623-388-3515 (source).
- Medical: the Luke clinic is outpatient only, with no emergency services. Central appointments: 623-856-2273. Luke is in the TRICARE West Region (TriWest, 888-874-9378) (source, tricare.mil).
- Lost on the way in? Base Command Post: 623-856-5600. From I-10, take Litchfield Road (exit 128) north about 5 miles.
Hand-carry list (Luke): PCS orders; IDs, marriage and birth certificates, passports and Social Security cards; medical and immunization records for family and pets; LESs; proof of car insurance and registration; school records; your household goods inventory; vehicle bills of sale; and your sponsorship package. It's a good list for Davis-Monthan too.
Moving in summer with pets? Military OneSource's Luke AFB page warns that airlines usually won't ship pets in or out from April to September because of the heat. Plan another way, and ask your sponsor.
PCS money checklist
- PCS weight allowance by rank and PPM (DITY) move calculator. Luke has a weigh station for DITY moves at Bldg 948.
- Per diem rates 2027 for travel days.
- 2026 BAH calculator, BAH 2027 and how to read your LES after your first pay at the new base.
What we couldn't verify: Visitor Center hours differ between official pages: dm.af.mil's home page says Mon–Fri 5:30 a.m.–7 p.m., with the Craycroft gate issuing passes after hours, but its newcomers page and Military OneSource say 24/7. Call 520-228-0135 before you go. Military OneSource's Davis-Monthan check-in page and Luke health page still list an old TRICARE West number (844-866-9378) and contractor. We use the tricare.mil listing: TriWest, 888-874-9378. Military OneSource also lists a second Heritage Inn number (520-228-3230); we show 520-228-3309, which appears on both of its Davis-Monthan pages. Luke's housing page shows two different office addresses and sets of hours, so we list phone numbers only. We read the .mil pages through a fetch service because .mil sites block our server, and travel.dod.mil only through search results. Phone numbers and hours change, so confirm with the base.
FAQ
What is the 2026 BAH at Davis-Monthan AFB?
Davis-Monthan AFB is its own military housing area (AZ015) in DoD's 2026 BAH data. For example, an E-5 gets $1,905 a month with dependents or $1,428 without, and an O-3 gets $2,199 with dependents or $2,037 without. BAH is set by your permanent duty station's ZIP code, so it's the same wherever you live off base.
What is the 2026 BAH at Luke AFB?
Luke AFB's ZIP code (85309) is in the Phoenix, AZ military housing area (AZ013) in DoD's 2026 BAH data. An E-5 gets $2,289 a month with dependents or $1,740 without, and an O-3 gets $2,490 with dependents or $2,391 without.
Does the Davis-Monthan clinic have an emergency room?
No. Military OneSource says the 355th Medical Group offers basic medical and dental care, but no obstetrical, urgent care or emergency room services. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For advice after hours, call the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1.
What TRICARE region is Davis-Monthan AFB in?
The TRICARE West Region. Arizona is in the West Region, and tricare.mil lists TriWest Healthcare Alliance as the contractor at 888-TRIWEST (874-9378). Luke AFB is in the West Region too.
Where do I stay when I first arrive at Davis-Monthan?
The Heritage Inn on base has Visiting Quarters and Temporary Lodging Facility (TLF) rooms, some of them pet friendly. Reservations are first come, first served, and the 24-hour line is 520-228-3309. If you need more than 30 days in lodging on a PCS, you have to submit a hardship letter, and approval depends on availability.
Who runs family housing at Davis-Monthan AFB?
Family housing at Davis-Monthan is privatized and owned by Soaring Heights Communities (520-745-5024). Contact the Military Housing Office (520-228-3687) as soon as you know you're moving there. They'll explain the privatized housing application and the base's rules.
Related: 2026 BAH calculator · BAH 2027 · PCS weight allowance · PPM move calculator · Per diem rates 2027 · TRICARE Open Season 2026 · 2026 military pay chart · All guides
- Military OneSource MilitaryINSTALLATIONS: Davis-Monthan AFB (check-in, housing, temporary housing, health care)
- Davis-Monthan AFB (dm.af.mil) and Newcomers
- Military OneSource MilitaryINSTALLATIONS: Luke AFB (check-in, housing, health care)
- TRICARE: How do I know what region I'm in? and TRICARE West Region
- DoD Military Compensation: Basic Allowance for Housing and DTMO BAH Rate Lookup (2026 data file: BAH-ASCII-2026)
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Phone numbers, hours and rates change; the official source wins.
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