Langley Air Force Base (AFB) Housing and Information:
Location: Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) is located on the Virginia Peninsula on the southeastern coast of the state. Hampton Roads is the name of the metropolitan area as well as a body of water surrounding the region. Langley AFB is located in Hampton while Ft. Eustis is in Newport News; both are just a few miles off of Interstate 64. Although JBLE is a joint base, it is not contiguous. There are 17 miles of interstate between the installations. Hampton Roads is known for its large military presence. You will find all branches of the military in the region. JBLE is home to the 633rd Air Base Wing, Air Combat Command, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, and many other units on the tip of the spear.
Cost of Living: There are several communities in the local area: Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, and Poquoson. Hampton and Newport News cost of living are slightly lower than the national average while Yorktown and Poquoson are higher than the national average.
Base Operator:
Langley: 757-764-1110, or DSN 312-574-1110
Area Population: Hampton: 137,436; Newport News: 180,710
Schools: There are no DOD schools on either installation. For more information, see the Education section of this site or contact the School Liaison Officers at either installation.
Langley SLO - 757-225-1885, DSN: 312-575-1885
Housing: The Langley Family Housing website also provides information for unaccompanied and off base housing to include the Rental Partnership Program.
You can also visit the Government Housing section of this website for more information and contact numbers.
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