Albuquerque, New Mexico
Kirtland AFB Crashpad — TDY lodging that feels like home
Hunting for a Kirtland AFB crashpad in Albuquerque? Between the 58th Special Operations Wing's aircrew pipelines, the nuclear enterprise, and AFRL, Kirtland runs a constant TDY population — and our furnished Albuquerque homes keep you close to the gate at the government lodging rate.
Mission
377th Air Base Wing & 58th Special Operations Wing
Host units
377th Air Base Wing · 58th Special Operations Wing · Air Force Research Laboratory
Commute
Both Albuquerque homes are positioned for a 10–20 minute drive to Kirtland's Gibson and Eubank gates, with easy I-40/I-25 access.
Homes near the gate
Crashpads serving Kirtland AFB
4 fully furnished properties positioned for the Kirtland AFB commute.
Why stay in a crashpad near Kirtland AFB?
Kirtland AFB anchors the southeast corner of Albuquerque. The 58th SOW trains rescue and special-operations aircrew on months-long syllabi, while AFRL, Sandia, and the nuclear mission drive a steady stream of professional TDYs. Our two Albuquerque properties — Desert Oasis (5 bed / 3 bath, 3,300 sq ft) and The Adobe (4 bed / 2 bath) — give students and staff a real home: stocked kitchens, dedicated workspaces, and quiet neighborhoods a short drive from the Gibson or Eubank gates.
Who we host at Kirtland AFB
- 58th SOW aircrew students (HH-60, CV-22, HC/MC-130)
- Nuclear enterprise TDYs
- AFRL researchers & contractors
- PME & course students
- Staff visits
Per diem, DTS, and your wallet
Every Kirtland AFB stay is priced at or below the Albuquerque 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 Kirtland AFB.
Local intel
Kirtland AFB crashpad FAQs
How many people can you host near Kirtland AFB?
Between Desert Oasis (five bedrooms) and The Adobe (four bedrooms), we can host individual travelers or an entire class crew near Kirtland.
Are stays reimbursable for a Kirtland TDY?
Yes — pricing sits at or below the Albuquerque government lodging rate and every stay comes with itemized receipts for your DTS voucher.
Do you host long courses at the 58th SOW?
We regularly host multi-month aircrew training stays and flex lease terms around syllabus changes and orders mods.
From the blog
Articles about Kirtland AFB
Money · 6 min read
Money at Kirtland: 58th SOW and the Albuquerque rate
Formal training, research and nuclear courses keep Kirtland's lodging full. Where to live in Albuquerque, what per diem pays, and how BAH stacks up on a PCS.
Money · 8 min read
BAH vs. rent, base by base
How BAH is set, why it lags the rental market, and how to check whether your grade's allowance covers a house at Luke, Nellis, Keesler, Kirtland, or Barksdale.
Calculators
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Mission-ready lodging
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