Lackland AFB, Texas
Lackland AFB is a community of 6,785 people in Bexar County, Texas, founded in 1941.
Why visit Lackland AFB
Townapedia lists 39 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 27 places to eat and 13 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Kelly Field Historic District, Bell QP-63G Kingcobra, Camargo Park and Levi Strauss Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 41°F.
Weather in Lackland AFB
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lackland AFB
Lackland Air Force Base (IATA: SKF, ICAO: KSKF, FAA LID: SKF) is a United States Air Force (USAF) base located in Bexar County, Texas, United States. The base is under the jurisdiction of the 802d Mission Support Group, Air Education and Training Command (AETC) and an enclave of the city of San Antonio. It is the only site for USAF and United States Space Force enlisted Basic Military Training (BMT).
From the Wikipedia article Lackland Air Force Base (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks39
Kelly Field Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Bell QP-63G Kingcobra
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
S/n 45-57295
Martin EB-57A Canberra
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
S/n 52-1482
North American EF-82E Twin Mustang
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
S/n 46-0262
Northrop F-5E Tiger II
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
S/n 73-1630
27 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Port San Antonio
Park · 2.2 mi
Business park in San Antonio, Texas, USA
Nelson W Wolff San Antonio Municipal Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.9 mi
5757 West US Highway 90, San Antonio
Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.8 mi
5757 West US Highway 90, San Antonio
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes27
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
5422 Southwest Loop 410, San Antonio
05:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 05:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.6 mi
1451 Stewart Street, Lackland Air Force Base
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
15 more on the map.
Where to stay13
Candlewood Suites San Antonio Lackland Afb Area
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
6439 West US Highway 90, San Antonio
1 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship18
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
4222 Southwest Loop 410, San Antonio
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Healthcare3
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
Hospital · 0.9 mi
1100 Wilford Hall Loop, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
Map of Lackland AFB
179 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 41°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 44°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 75°F | 52°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 58°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 89°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 72°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 74°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 74°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 70°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 49°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 41°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Antonio Kelly Afb (2 mi away), rain and snow from San Antonio/Seaworld, 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
Bexar County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-07-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-03-05: Duke Fire (Fire)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kelly Field (SKF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- San Antonio 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Leon Valley 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Balcones Heights 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Von Ormy 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Olmos Park 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Castle Hills 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Somerset 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- LaCoste 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Helotes 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Shavano Park 14 mi north, about 23 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lacklandafb-7jan1995, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Public domain
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