PCSing to Naval Air Station Lemoore?
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GoInstallation overview
Naval Air Station Lemoore
Naval / Coast Guard Air Station
Navy air installation — naval aviation operations and training
- Branch
- Navy
- Location
- Lemoore, CA
- Nearest city
- Lemoore, CA
- Climate
- Mediterranean to arid — warm dry summers, mild wetter winters
- Closest airport
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) · about 37 mi
Airport distances are straight-line estimates.
PCS information
Reporting to Naval Air Station Lemoore
Official sources change often, so we link straight to the authoritative page instead of copying details that go out of date.
- 01Reporting & in-processingSponsor, arrival, and in-processing guidance from Military OneSource's installation directory.Official source
- 02Temporary lodgingOn-installation lodging and TLE/TLA information for your arrival.Official source
- 03Household goods & transportation officeSchedule HHG shipments and find your transportation office through Move.mil.Official source
- 04PPM (personally procured move)How a PPM works, incentives, and required paperwork.Official source
- 05Vehicle informationRegistration, installation access, and shipping a POV.Official source
- 06Newcomer resourcesStep-by-step PCS guide from MilitaryPCS for the move itself.MilitaryPCS guide
Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.
Housing
Where should home be near Naval Air Station Lemoore?
Pick the path that fits your tour length, family and budget — then browse homes and verified listings.
Listings
Homes near Naval Air Station Lemoore
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Basic Allowance for Housing
Your housing budget at Naval Air Station Lemoore
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
$2,139/mo
O-3 with dependents
$2,451/mo
How far it goes
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.
Neighborhood guide
Where military families live
Towns near Naval Air Station Lemoore with estimated drive times and typical rent compared with E-5 BAH.
Lemoore Station
Lemoore Station, CA is about 1 mile from the installation — roughly a 5-minute drive (estimate).
Lemoore
Lemoore, CA is about 6 miles from the installation — roughly a 12-minute drive (estimate).
Huron
Huron, CA is about 11 miles from the installation — roughly a 21-minute drive (estimate).
Armona
Armona, CA is about 12 miles from the installation — roughly a 22-minute drive (estimate).
Hanford
Hanford, CA is about 15 miles from the installation — roughly a 28-minute drive (estimate).
Rents are 2023 Census median gross rents; county medians are used where town-level figures are unavailable.
Compare neighborhoods
Side by side.
Pick up to three areas to compare.
| Lemoore Station | Lemoore | Huron | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive to base (est.) | 5 min | 12 min | 21 min |
| Median rent | $1,755/mo | $1,394/mo | $1,060/mo |
| Rent vs. E-5 BAH | Under by $384 | Under by $745 | Under by $1,079 |
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.
Schools
Schools near Naval Air Station Lemoore
Nearest public schools from the U.S. Department of Education's official directory. Drive times are estimates.
| School | Type | Grades | From base |
|---|---|---|---|
R. J. Neutra N.A.S. Lemoore | Elementary | K–5 | 5 min |
Akers Elementary N.A.S. Lemoore | Elementary | K–8 | 5 min |
Stratford Elementary Stratford | Elementary | K–8 | 16 min |
P. W. Engvall Elementary Lemoore | Elementary | K–6 | 17 min |
Lemoore University Elementary Charter Lemoore | Middle | 6–8 | 13 min |
Liberty Middle Lemoore | Middle | 7–8 | 19 min |
Lemoore Online College Preparatory High Lemoore | High | 9–12 | 13 min |
Lemoore Middle College High Lemoore | High | 9–12 | 13 min |
Around the base
What's around Naval Air Station Lemoore
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Your first days at Naval Air Station Lemoore
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Day one
First week
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Contacts & family support
Who to call at Naval Air Station Lemoore
Numbers and offices from the official DoD MilitaryINSTALLATIONS directory and Military.com's base guide. Numbers can change — confirm before you visit.
Spouse & partner jobs
Moving
Getting your household to Naval Air Station Lemoore
Decide how you'll move, book dates early, and keep the essentials with you.
- 01Plan your move timelineYour PCS Plan builds dated tasks from 180 days out through 30 days after arrival.MilitaryPCS guide
- 02HHG, PPM, or partial moveCompare government-arranged shipments with doing some or all of it yourself.Official source
- 03Step-by-step move guideFrom opening a move request to filing your claim.MilitaryPCS guide
- 04Movers & moving helpMilitary-affiliated professionals serving Naval Air Station Lemoore.MilitaryPCS guide
Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.
Your PCS team
Trusted pros who work this base
Military-connected VA loan officers, MRP® realtors, insurance agents and inspectors ready to help you land.
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PCS Battle Buddy™
A personal housing plan for Naval Air Station Lemoore
Tell your Battle Buddy about your family. It weighs Navy data, local schools, neighborhoods and BAH to suggest where to look.
- Neighborhood picks matched to your budget
- School options for your kids' grades
- Commute and BAH trade-offs, explained
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Your PCS timeline
From orders to keys — one platform
The phases every family runs when PCSing to Naval Air Station Lemoore. MilitaryPCS follows you through every step.
Start my PCS plan- 01Phase 1
Orders received
Save this base, set your report date, and start your PCS binder.
- 02Phase 2
Discover the area
Explore neighborhoods, schools, off-base life and BAH.
- 03Phase 3
Find housing
Rent or buy with a VA-savvy team. Military clause protected.
- 04Phase 4
Plan the move
HHG, PPM, storage and pet transport — all in one checklist.
- 05Phase 5
Execute the move
Track HHG shipments, TLE and en-route lodging.
- 06Phase 6
Land & unpack
In-processing, utilities, school enrollment, DEERS updates.
- 07Phase 7
Settle in
Community, spouse employment, kids' activities, healthcare.
- 08Ongoing
Ready for the next PCS
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From the community
Real reviews from families at Naval Air Station Lemoore
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Installation resources
Official & community links for Naval Air Station Lemoore
Curated in-processing, MWR, family readiness and off-base essentials.
Official installation overview, in-processing and reporting instructions.
Branch family support program for spouses and dependents.
Gyms, pools, outdoor rec, tickets and on-base discounts.
Main gate, housing office, DEERS/ID card, medical and key phone numbers.
Enrollment support and school transition help through DoDEA / MCEC.
MSEP employers, remote work and licensing portability via MySECO.
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