Effective November 1, 2021, the ramp to the main gate of Altus AFB  off of Veterans Drive will close indefinitely. This closure is a result of an October 5, 2021, Altus City  Council vote that was initiated by a request from the base. 

   The reason for this closure is the safety and security of base personnel and families, assets, and facilities.  The ramp is currently configured in such a way that vehicles who do not intend to enter the base are unable  to turn around, forced to enter the base, and must be escorted by security forces off the installation. Last  year, 150 drivers unintentionally used this ramp. 

   All northbound traffic must now proceed to the traffic light at Veterans Drive and Falcon Road and then  turn right if intending to enter the installation. 

   For additional information, please contact the 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs office at (580)  481-7700.