Albuquerque NM Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) Relocation Information
Just got your orders and you’re moving
to Kirtland AFB? Here’s your guide to making your move alot easier!
Kirtland East is home to the 377th Airbase Wing, Airforce Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Sandia National Laboratories, Department of Energy, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Airforce Safety Center and Airforce Inspection Agency. (Source: Kirtland.af.mil)
Kirtland AFB is easily accessible from most areas of Albuquerque via numerous base gates. There’s two 24-hour visitor gates. One is located on Wyoming, south of Central, and the other at Truman and Gibson. The Gibson gate (at Louisiana) is open from 0500 to 2000.
KAFB School Resources
Kirtland is serviced by Albuquerque Public Schools. Located on Kirtland AFB is Sandia Base Elementary School. Go Mustangs!
Non-public school options in Albuquerque include:
• Albuquerque Academy
• Home Schooling Info
• Sandia Prep
• Menaul School
• Hope Christian School
Kirtland Area Neighborhoods
Four Hills, conveniently located by the Eubank gate, is comprised of single-family homes and townhomes. Four Hills includes the Four Hills Country Club and Golf Course. Read more about scenic Four Hills.
No matter where you choose to live in the Southeast Heights, there is a convenient Kirtland base gate. Southeast Heights consists of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos, and includes the new neighborhoods of Willow Wood and Volterra, featuring a large park, community center, school, and shopping.
For a complete list of all Northeast and Southeast Heights areas, visit my Albuquerque real estate website.
Veterans’ Memorial
Located off the Gibson Gate is the home of the New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial. This beautiful park, honoring those who have courageously served our nation, is showcased by the majestic Sandia Mountains in the distance. Enjoy a photo slideshow at my New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial post.
Home Financing
Whether you choose a conventional, FHA, or VA loan for your new home, I can help you find an experienced lender to assist you.
KAFB Resources
You can receive relocation assistance from the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 505.846.6359.
Kirtland Air Force Base
City of Albuquerque
Photo credits:
Veterans’ Memorial-Ashley Drake Gephart
All others-US Air Force photos
For Albuquerque real estate information contact:
Ashley Drake Gephart, Associate Broker, REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty
9201 Montgomery Blvd., NE Suite 101 Albuquerque, NM 87111
Cell: 505.261.0389 * Office: 505.271.8200 * Fax: 505.271.8217
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Ashley,
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Ashley,
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Chad
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