Joint Base Lewis-McChord is a controlled access installation. Vehicles with an adult, authorized Department of Defense ID cardholder (ages 18 or older) with an ID card listed on the DOD-issued ID cards website may enter JBLM through any open gate.

Vehicles without an adult, authorized DOD ID cardholder (18 or older) present must report to the Visitor Control Center adjacent to either the Lewis Main Liberty Gate (I-5 exit 120) or McChord Field Main Gate (I-5 exit 125) to receive a temporary pass. To do this, you must have a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance and have an adult, authorized DOD sponsor (18 or older) willing to sponsor your base access.

Sponsors must be available by phone to complete the pass issuance process.

A pass for the McChord Air Museum will only be issued during regular Museum Hours. For additional information, please call the McChord Field Visitor Center at 253-982-2119.

NOTE: Non U.S. Citizens cannot enter the Joint Base Lewis McChord  without being sponsored by a U.S. DoD cardholder.

Groups desiring tours of other McChord Field facilities should contact the 62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office (253-982-5637) or e-mail 62aw.pa.mail@us.af.mil for arrangements. Normal business hours for the 62d Public Affairs Office is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  

FROM INTERSTATE 5  - NORTHBOUND

The McChord Air Museum is located in three areas, The Main Building, the Air Park and Restoration Hangar. When visiting, please visit the main building first, (the McChord Air Museum is open from 12PM - 4PM Wednesday - Friday), the Heritage Hill Air Park can be seen after the Museum is closed for the day.

The McChord Air Museum Restoration Hangar  can only be visited by appointment only.