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Altus, Oklahoma

Altus AFB Crashpad — TDY lodging that feels like home

Mobility's Hometown trains every C-17 and tanker crew in the force — and Altus, Oklahoma has precious few places to stay. We're expanding at Altus AFB; send your class dates and we'll line up per-diem-priced lodging.

Check availability Call (515) 556-8376

Mission

97th Air Mobility Wing — C-17, KC-135 & KC-46 formal training

Host units

97th Air Mobility Wing

Commute

We target homes within a 10–15 minute drive of the Altus AFB gate.

Expanding at Altus AFB

We're standing up crashpads here now

Demand at Altus AFB is exactly why we're growing in Altus. Send your report and departure dates — we'll match you with an opening or point you to a vetted option near the base, and you'll be first in line as rooms come online.

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Why stay in a crashpad near Altus AFB?

Altus AFB's 97th Air Mobility Wing runs formal training for the C-17, KC-135, and KC-46 fleets. Students spend weeks to months in a small town where lodging is scarce, which makes Altus a prime crashpad market. We're actively growing here — get in touch with your dates and we'll match you with an opening or a vetted local option.

Who we host at Altus AFB

  • C-17 FTU students
  • KC-46 & KC-135 students
  • Instructor upgrades
  • Mobility staff TDYs
  • Maintenance training

Per diem, DTS, and your wallet

Every Altus AFB stay is priced at or below the Altus government lodging rate. You'll receive itemized, DTS-ready receipts for your travel voucher — for a typical TDY that means zero out-of-pocket lodging cost. Read the full breakdown in our TDY per diem guide, or run your own numbers: the per diem calculator and the on-base lodging calculator use the same rates DTS does. PCSing here instead? Check BAH for Altus AFB.

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Altus AFB crashpad FAQs

Do you have an Altus crashpad available now?
We're expanding at Altus. Submit your class dates through the contact form and we'll match you with an opening or a vetted alternative.
Will my per diem cover an Altus crashpad?
Yes — stays are always priced at or below the local government lodging rate, with itemized receipts for DTS.
How long do Altus FTU students usually stay?
Most courses run several weeks to a few months — exactly the stay length crashpads are built for.

From the blog

Articles about Altus AFB

TDY Life · 9 min read

Altus AFB: C-17 and KC-46 FTU TDYs, Lodging, and Per Diem

Altus AFB TDY lodging in plain English: the Red River Inn and non-availability numbers, the FY2026 $110 rate, 2026 BAH, and where C-17 and KC-46 students actually stay.

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Mission-ready lodging

TDY to Altus AFB? Lock in your lodging.

Send your dates and reason for stay — we'll match you with a furnished crashpad near Altus Air Force Base at the government rate.

Request your stay (515) 556-8376