Naval Air Station Lemoore

Naval Air Station Lemoore serves as the home station for Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific and Commander, Joint Strike Fighter Wing, whose squadrons fly carrier-based strike fighter missions for the fleet.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport is the closest major airport, roughly 40 miles north of the base, but there is no shuttle service connecting the airport to NAS Lemoore.

Short-term stays on base are handled through two official facilities: the Navy Lodge and Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS).

NGIS is the larger option, with 141 rooms including suites that feature a private bath, kitchenette, and amenities like free Wi-Fi and premium cable channels.

For those traveling with an RV, MWR manages an RV lodging area with water, electric, sewage and dumpster hookups, open to active-duty members, retirees, DoD civilians and reservists on a space-available basis. Pet owners should note the two-pet-per-site limit and documentation requirements for stays longer than 30 days.

On-base family housing is operated by Liberty Military Housing under a public-private venture with Navy Region Southwest, comprising 1,628 units for officer and enlisted families behind a secured base perimeter.

Single junior enlisted members (E1–E3) are required to live in unaccompanied housing, which spans roughly 2,400 spaces across 20 buildings within walking distance of the galley and fitness center.

Anyone considering off-base rentals should factor in that the cost of living in Lemoore is generally moderate, but some rental properties — particularly larger homes or pet-friendly listings — can exceed BAH, so it pays to compare several options before signing a lease.

Families with school-age children can work with the Navy School Liaison Program, based on Avenger Avenue on base, as the point of contact for enrollment questions and coordination with local school districts. The office keeps standard weekday hours and can help bridge communication between families and area schools.

For younger children, the Navy Child Development Center on Franklin Avenue operates weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is closed on weekends and holidays, offering care within the base community rather than requiring an off-base commute.

Naval Health Clinic Lemoore, located on Franklin Avenue, is a Joint Commission-accredited, patient-centered medical home port clinic serving the base and surrounding Central Valley community. It maintains partnerships with civilian providers for specialty referrals when care isn't available on-site.

Urgent care is available on weekdays from 1 to 8 p.m. and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., covering acute but non-emergency medical, minor surgical, and mental health needs with on-site lab and limited imaging. Anything more serious is routed to the nearest emergency department.

Maternity deliveries and gynecologic procedures requiring hospitalization are handled through an external resource-sharing agreement with Adventist Medical Center-Hanford, since the clinic itself does not perform inpatient obstetric care.

The Fleet and Family Support Center serves as a hub for newcomer information, including a Welcome Aboard Package for those researching the surrounding area, plus relocation assistance for lodging and housing questions.

The FFSC also runs periodic home-buying seminars covering budgeting, credit readiness, and the closing process, useful for service members weighing whether to rent or buy given the local housing market.

For everyday utility setup off base, InMyArea.com is referenced as a resource to compare providers by ZIP code, helpful for anyone settling into a rental in the surrounding communities.

Plan your ground transportation between Fresno’s airport and Lemoore before choosing flights and lodging.

If you're arranging on-base lodging, reserve early: the Navy Lodge accepts bookings up to 90 days out, and with the base's size and squadron turnover, rooms can fill quickly during peak PCS periods.