Holloman AFB, New Mexico
Holloman AFB is a community of 4,433 people in Otero County, New Mexico.
Why visit Holloman AFB
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 9 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Holloman Theater.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; December lows average 22°F.
Weather in Holloman AFB
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Holloman AFB
Holloman Air Force Base (IATA: HMN, ICAO: KHMN, FAA LID: HMN) is a United States Air Force base established in 1942 located six miles (10 km) southwest of the central business district of Alamogordo, which is the county seat of Otero County, New Mexico, United States. The base was named in honor of Col. George V. Holloman, a pioneer in guided missile research.
From the Wikipedia article Holloman Air Force Base (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks14
North American F-100D Super Sabre
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
S/n 56-3220
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes9
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.9 mi
551 West 4th Street, Holloman Air Force Base
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 07:00-17:00
Shifting Sands Dining Facility
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
596 West 4th Street, Holloman AFB
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:30; Sa-Su 06:30-18:30
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.1 mi
744 1st Street, Holloman Air Force Base
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Popeyes
Fast food · Chicken · 1.0 mi
744 1st Street, Holloman Air Force Base
Mo 10:30-14:00; Tu-Fr 10:30-17:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
551 West 4th Street, Holloman Air Force Base
Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:30-17:00; Su 10:30-16:00
History
Planned for the British Overseas Training program which was not pursued, construction for the USAAF base 6 mi (9.7 km) west of Alamogordo, New Mexico, began on 6 February 1942. After the nearby Alamogordo Bombing and Gunnery Range was established by Executive Order No. 9029 (range designation on 14 May), the neighboring military installation was designated Alamogordo Field Training Station (27 May) and Alamogordo Army Air Base (operated by the 359th Base Headquarters beginning on 10 June 1942).
From the History section of Holloman Air Force Base on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship1
Chaplains-Holloman Air Force Base Church
Church · 1.0 mi
661 West New Mexico Avenue
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
49th Medical Group/Holloman Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
280 1st Street, Holloman
Map of Holloman AFB
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 22°F | 0.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 27°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 33°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 41°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 50°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 97°F | 60°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 97°F | 65°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 64°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 56°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 42°F | 1.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 29°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 22°F | 0.7 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for White Sands Natl Mon (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Otero County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2025-07-10: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2024-06-20: South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, And Flooding (Fire)
- 2024-06-18: Salt Fire (Fire)
- 2024-06-17: South Fork Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Boles Acres 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Alamogordo 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- La Luz 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Tularosa 16 mi north, about 27 min by car
- High Rolls 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Cloudcroft 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Mescalero 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Timberon 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Las Cruces 54 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Capitan 56 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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