Mary Esther, Florida
Hurlburt Field Crashpad — TDY lodging that feels like home
Hurlburt Field runs the Air Force's special-operations air arm, and its courses and staff churn keep the Fort Walton Beach area busy with TDY travelers. Our Palms of Destin condo puts you close to the field at the government lodging rate.
Mission
Headquarters, Air Force Special Operations Command
Host units
1st Special Operations Wing · AFSOC HQ · 492nd Special Operations Wing
Commute
Plan roughly 30 minutes along US-98 from the Palms of Destin to Hurlburt's main gate, with Eglin AFB and Duke Field also in easy reach.
Homes near the gate
Crashpads serving Hurlburt Field
10 fully furnished properties positioned for the Hurlburt Field commute.
Why stay in a crashpad near Hurlburt Field?
Home to AFSOC headquarters and the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field hosts a constant flow of aircrew upgrades, staff visits, and joint exercises. Lodging on the Emerald Coast is expensive in season and scarce during surges. Our Destin condo — fully furnished with resort amenities — sits an easy drive down US-98, priced at or below the government rate with DTS-ready receipts.
Who we host at Hurlburt Field
- Special-operations aircrew
- AFSOC staff TDYs
- Aircrew training courses
- Joint & partner-nation visitors
- Exercise participants
Per diem, DTS, and your wallet
Every Hurlburt Field stay is priced at or below the Mary Esther 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 Hurlburt Field.
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Hurlburt Field crashpad FAQs
How far is your crashpad from Hurlburt Field?
About 30 minutes along US-98 from Destin, with Eglin AFB even closer — convenient for TDYs that touch both installations.
Is the condo priced within Fort Walton Beach per diem?
Yes — at or below the government lodging rate year-round, with itemized receipts for your travel voucher.
Do you host longer AFSOC course stays?
Yes, multi-week and multi-month stays are welcome, and terms flex with orders changes.
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