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Air Force MSgt Dan Wassom Rd. Little Rock AFB, AR

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BAH E-5 w/ dep
$1,848
BAH O-3 w/ dep
$1,974
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Installation overview

189 AW

National Guard / Air National Guard Installation

Mission

Air Force installation — flight operations and support missions

Fact sheet
Branch
Air Force
Location
MSgt Dan Wassom Rd. Little Rock AFB, AR
Nearest city
MSgt Dan Wassom Rd. Little Rock AFB, AR
Climate
Humid subtropical to continental — hot summers, cool winters
Closest airport
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) · about 5 mi
Closest major airport
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) · about 134 mi

Airport distances are straight-line estimates.

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Housing

Where should home be near 189 AW?

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Basic Allowance for Housing

Your housing budget at 189 AW

Sample monthly rates with dependents. Your exact rate depends on rank, dependency status, and the duty-station ZIP code on your orders.

E-5 with dependents

$1,848/mo

O-3 with dependents

$1,974/mo

How far it goes

E-5 with dependents$1,848
O-3 with dependents$1,974
Typical rent nearby$1,027

Typical rent is the average 2023 Census median gross rent across the nearby towns listed below.

Sample rates shown for planning only. Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.

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Neighborhood guide

Where military families live

Towns near 189 AW with estimated drive times and typical rent compared with E-5 BAH.

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Little Rock

Little Rock, AR is about 3 miles from the installation — roughly a 6-minute drive (estimate).

Drive to base6 min
Typical rent
$1,067/mo
Under BAH $781
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North Little Rock

North Little Rock, AR is about 5 miles from the installation — roughly a 9-minute drive (estimate).

Drive to base9 min
Typical rent
$1,028/mo
Under BAH $820
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College Station

College Station, AR is about 6 miles from the installation — roughly a 12-minute drive (estimate).

Drive to base12 min
Typical rent
$1,036/mo
Under BAH $812
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Maumelle

Maumelle, AR is about 8 miles from the installation — roughly a 15-minute drive (estimate).

Drive to base15 min
Typical rent
$995/mo
Under BAH $853
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Sherwood

Sherwood, AR is about 9 miles from the installation — roughly a 17-minute drive (estimate).

Drive to base17 min
Typical rent
$1,011/mo
Under BAH $837

Rents are 2023 Census median gross rents; county medians are used where town-level figures are unavailable.

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Little RockNorth Little RockCollege Station
Drive to base (est.)6 min9 min12 min
Median rent$1,067/mo$1,028/mo$1,036/mo
Rent vs. E-5 BAHUnder by $781Under by $820Under by $812

Drive times are straight-line estimates. Rents are 2023 Census median gross rents; some smaller towns use county medians where town figures are unavailable. Town list from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Schools

Schools near 189 AW

Nearest public schools from the U.S. Department of Education's official directory. Drive times are estimates.

SchoolTypeGradesFrom base
PULASKI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LITTLE ROCK
ElementaryK–5 5 min
FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LITTLE ROCK
ElementaryPK–5 5 min
FOREST HEIGHTS STEM ACADEMY
LITTLE ROCK
ElementaryK–8 5 min
STEPHENS ELEMENTARY
LITTLE ROCK
ElementaryPK–5 5 min
PULASKI HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
LITTLE ROCK
Middle6–8 5 min
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY LITTLE ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL
LITTLE ROCK
Middle6–8 5 min
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
LITTLE ROCK
High8–12 5 min
LITTLE ROCK HALL STEAM MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL
Little Rock
High9–12 5 min
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Around the base

What's around 189 AW

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Arrival guide

Your first days at 189 AW

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Your PCS team

Trusted pros who work this base

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PCS Battle Buddy™

A personal housing plan for 189 AW

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Your PCS timeline

From orders to keys — one platform

The phases every family runs when PCSing to 189 AW. MilitaryPCS follows you through every step.

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  1. 01
    Phase 1

    Orders received

    Save this base, set your report date, and start your PCS binder.

  2. 02
    Phase 2

    Discover the area

    Explore neighborhoods, schools, off-base life and BAH.

  3. 03
    Phase 3

    Find housing

    Rent or buy with a VA-savvy team. Military clause protected.

  4. 04
    Phase 4

    Plan the move

    HHG, PPM, storage and pet transport — all in one checklist.

  5. 05
    Phase 5

    Execute the move

    Track HHG shipments, TLE and en-route lodging.

  6. 06
    Phase 6

    Land & unpack

    In-processing, utilities, school enrollment, DEERS updates.

  7. 07
    Phase 7

    Settle in

    Community, spouse employment, kids' activities, healthcare.

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    Ongoing

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