Weather
Offutt Air Force Base is located in an area that is subject to severe seasonal weather. There are occasional wind chill warnings, ice, sleet, and snow in the winter, as well as thunderstorms with the potential for tornados in the spring/summer/fall. Local warning systems are excellent, both on and off base. To contact the Snow and Information line regarding base closures, please call 402-232-COLD(2653)
Telephone Access
Offutt AFB is in the 402 area code. Commercial base numbers have the prefix of 294 or 232. The DSN prefix is 271 for the 294 numbers and 272 for the 232 numbers. The base operator can be reached at 402-294-1110 or DSN 312-271-1110.
Child Development Centers
The Child Development Centers (CDC) at Offutt have a waiting list. To get your name on the list before arrival, go to MilitaryChildcare.com
Passports and Visas
Ensure member and/or dependents have the required passports and/or visa prior to final out-processing. Members (electing the accompanied tour) and/or dependents are not allowed to final out-process without the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.
These actions are necessary to prevent unforeseen hardships to the military members and their families. Therefore, as a last reiteration, it is essential, members do not out-process without having the appropriate passports/visas for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.