Incirlik Air Base

Incirlik Air Base at a glance

Incirlik Air Base is the location of the 39th Air Base Wing, whose current public mission emphasizes deterrence and the sustainment of airpower. The wing provides an overseas platform able to support integrated, forward-based aviation activity. It also supports geographically separated organizations, so its installation work reaches beyond the main base.

The wing's official description places Incirlik within NATO's southern region and connects its mission to U.S. and allied interests. Much of the base's daily contribution comes through support and infrastructure rather than one publicly advertised combat aircraft fleet. A useful public profile therefore follows the host wing's mission, readiness responsibilities and services, while relying on official announcements for changes in the organizations or aircraft temporarily present.

Also searched as: Incirlik, 39th Air Base Wing.

Sources: 39th Air Base Wing; 39th Air Base Wing mission commentary

Mission and major activities

• The 39th Air Base Wing sustains a platform for integrated airpower and deterrence.
• Provides installation support to the main base and geographically separated organizations.

Sources: 39th Air Base Wing

Location and community

Incirlik is in Türkiye and serves NATO's southern region.

Sources: 39th Air Base Wing

The wing's support functions explain the community

The 39th Air Base Wing's public organization page describes a Mission Support Group responsible for functions including communications, engineering, environmental services, logistics, personnel and recreation. The wing's medical organization is another distinct part of that support system. This makes Incirlik an installation community with a wide range of support specialties rather than a location defined only by aircraft. For an individual assignment, identify the gaining squadron and use its sponsor to establish the relevant reporting sequence. A wing-level introduction explains the broader mission but does not establish a person's daily responsibilities.

Official sources: 39th Air Base Wing organization

Confirm billeting before arrival

Incirlik's official sponsorship profile directs the sponsor to arrange billeting and tells newcomers to verify that arrangement before travel. It identifies government transit and permanent accommodation as the applicable housing system in its published guidance. The profile also points arrivals toward housing in-processing and finance, including the need for orders and travel receipts. Ask the gaining organization to confirm the current instructions for your assignment rather than importing a community rental plan from another Turkish or European location. Keep arrival paperwork accessible so accommodation and travel processing can proceed together.

Official sources: Incirlik sponsorship and arrival guidance

Connect with the correct care team

The 39th Medical Group's current primary care page distinguishes Flight Medicine for patients on special duty status from Warrior Medicine for other enrolled patients. It describes appointments and provider messaging through MHS GENESIS. Its broader services page lists dental, pharmacy, mental health, laboratory, radiology and other clinical resources. Before travel, ask the medical team about continuity for prescriptions or a recurring treatment rather than assuming a directory entry establishes individual availability. The primary care page is the appropriate local starting point for understanding enrollment and how to reach the assigned provider team.

Official sources: Incirlik primary care; 39th Medical Group health services

Medical preparation belongs in the arrival checklist

The installation welcome packet recommends carrying a medication and allergy list and connecting with a care team for continuing prescriptions. Its medical guidance also directs civilian personnel to discuss coverage with their own insurer. These are useful preparation steps alongside the sponsor's housing and reporting arrangements. Editorial questions include how records will reach the new team, whether a planned treatment needs review before departure and which overseas referral process applies. Use the current medical website for present instructions, since an older welcome packet may describe a portal or procedure that has subsequently changed.

Official sources: Incirlik welcome packet 2024; Incirlik primary care

Published addresses and access

Use the destination label below to distinguish visitor access, a service office and postal mail. A published address does not authorize entry. Confirm current access, sponsorship, appointments and reporting instructions with the official office before travelling.

Before you arrive

Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.

1. Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
2. Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
3. For an overseas assignment, ask your sponsor about family travel authorization, required documents, medical screening, pets and vehicle shipment before making reservations.
4. Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
5. Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.

Official overseas moving resources   Housing allowance information

Sources: 39th Air Base Wing

Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for Incirlik Air Base and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.

From this mission to your next career

The mission at Incirlik Air Base suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.

Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.

Official transition resources   Explore SkillBridge programs

Official contacts and installation services

Use the named official resource for this installation or its support community. A directory link does not establish service eligibility, availability or a reporting location. Confirm arrangements with the office or your gaining organization.

Frequently asked questions

Sources and editorial notes

Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.

1. 39th Air Base WingSupports: overview, mission, local context, planning note
2. 39th Air Base Wing mission commentarySupports: overview
3. 39th Air Base Wing organizationSupports: expanded guide and official services
4. Incirlik sponsorship and arrival guidanceSupports: expanded guide and official services
5. Incirlik primary careSupports: expanded guide and official services
6. 39th Medical Group health servicesSupports: expanded guide and official services
7. Incirlik welcome packet 2024Supports: expanded guide and official services

Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.