General Information

·         Travelers remain on the register for 60 days or the duration of their leave orders or authorization, whichever occurs first.

If you have questions or comments, please contact an AMC supervisor or use AMC Form 253, Air Passenger Comment, available in every major AMC operating location.

Registration. Passengers must register for travel at Passenger Service Centers in the passenger terminal in person and/or may also sign-up in writing by fax, mail, or E-mail. Sponsors who register in person for family members traveling with them should present all required documents: Identification cards (DD Form 2, Armed Forces Identification Card), passports, immunization records, and visas when required by the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide. Travel documents must be presented when selected for travel. Travelers may select up to five countries. We recommend the "all" choice for the 5th destination so that the traveler may take advantage of unscheduled unique travel opportunities.

The following documentation is required. Please have them ready for review when selected for travel:

·         National Guard and Reserve Members:   Authorized Reserve Component Members (National Guard and Ready Reserve) and members of the Standby Reserve who are on the Active Status List:  DD Form 2 (Red), Armed Forces of the United States ID Card (Reserve) and DD Form 1853, Verification of Reserve Status for Travel Eligibility.

Categories of travel.  The following is a partial listing of eligible individuals and their category of travel.  A complete listing of eligible passengers by category is contained in DoD 4515.13-R, Air Transportation Eligibility

Category 1- Emergency Leave Unfunded Travel. Transportation by the most expeditious routing only for bona fide immediate family emergencies, as determined by DOD Directive 1327.5. This travel privilege shall not be used in lieu of a funded travel entitlement.

·              U.S .citizen civilians stationed overseas and employees of the Uniformed Services/Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) activities and whose travel from the CONUS, Alaska or Hawaii was incident to a PCS assignment at NAF expense.

·               Dependents of members of the Uniformed Services when accompanied by their sponsor.

·               Dependents, command sponsored of :  

·         U.S. citizen civilian employees of the Uniformed Service, stationed overseas

·         U.S. citizen civilian employees of the DoD stationed overseas and paid from NAF, or

·         American Red Cross full-time paid personnel serving with a DOD Component overseas.

Category 2 - Sponsors in an Environmental Morale Leave (EML) status and their dependents traveling with them, also in EML status.  “Sponsors” includes:

·                     Uniformed Services Members.

·                     U.S. citizen civilian employees of the Armed Forces who are eligible for Government-funded transportation to the United States at tour completion (including NAF employees).

·                     American Red Cross full-time, paid personnel on duty with DOD Component overseas. 

·                     USO professional staff personnel on duty with the Uniformed Services.

·                     DODDS Teachers during the school year and for Employer-approved training during recess periods.

Category 3 – Ordinary Leave, Close Blood or Affirmative Relatives, House Hunting Permissive TDY, Medal of Honor Holders, Foreign Military, and Others.

Category 4 – Unaccompanied Dependents on EML and DODDS Teachers on EML During Summer.

·         Dependents traveling under the EML Program, unaccompanied by their sponsor.

·         DODDS teachers of dependents accompanied or unaccompanied traveling under the EML Program. 

Category 5 – Permissive TDY (Non-House Hunting) Students, Dependents and Others.

Category 6 – Retired, Dependents, Reserve, ROTC, NUPOS and CEC

·          Retired Uniformed Services members

·          Dependents of retired Uniformed Service members, when accompanied by their sponsor.

Baggage. Each passenger may check two pieces of checked baggage, 70 pounds each, up to 62 linear inches in size (L+W+H). Family members may pool their baggage allowances. Each passenger is permitted to hand-carry one article (small baggage, backpack, etc.) and one personal item (purse, briefcase, etc.) for storage on the passenger cabin area.  Hand-carried items will bo longer than 45 linear inches and must fit under the passenger’s seat or in the overhead compartment, if available.

NOTE: Baggage weight may be limited due to type of aircraft or other restrictions.

Space A FAQ.  People not familiar with the Space A system often do not know the questions to ask to make their travel easier.  The following are some of the most common Space A questions and their answers:

Question 1: Is Space A travel a reasonable substitute for travel on a commercial airline?

Answer: The answer depends on you!  If your travel schedule is flexible and finances permit for a stay (sometimes in a "high-cost" area), while awaiting movement, space available travel is a good travel choice.  While some travelers sign up and travel may be the same day, many factors could come together to make buying a commercial ticket your best or only option.  Remember, Space A travel success depends on flexibility and good timing.

Question 2: Who determines eligibility to fly Space A?

Answer: The four Services jointly establish Space A eligibility.  DoD’s first responsibility is airlifting official DoD traffic. Space A passengers are accommodated only after official duty passengers and cargo.

Question 3: How long does my name stay on the Space A list?

Answer: All travelers remain on the register 60 days after registration, for the duration of their leave orders authorization, or until they are selected for travel, whichever occurs first. Revalidation has been eliminated.

Question 4: What is country sign-up, and how does it affect me?

Answer: Under this program, you may sign up for five different countries rather than five different destinations. You are also eligible for the "ALL" sign-up which makes you eligible for all other destinations served. This gives you a greater selection of destinations from which to choose.

Question 5: What is remote sign-up?

Answer: Remote sign-up allows passengers to enter the backlog by telefaxing copies of proper service documentation along with desired country destinations and family members' first names to the aerial port of departure. The telefax data header will establish date/time of sign-up; therefore, active duty personnel must ensure the telefax is sent no earlier than the effective date of leave.  Terminals are not responsible for faxes not received. Mail entries will also be permitted. Some of terminals now accept e-mail sign-up. The original date and time of sign-up shall be documented and stay with the passenger until his or her destination is reached. On reaching destination, the passenger may again sign-up for space available travel to return to home station.

NOTE: If applicable, a statement that all required border clearance documents are current, is required.

Question 6:  What is self sign-up?

Answer: Self sign-up is a program that allows passengers to sign-up at a terminal without waiting in line. Most locations now provide self sign-up counters with easy to follow instructions for registration. Active duty personnel must ensure sign-up takes place no earlier than the effective date of leave. If your travel will take you to a foreign country, ensure border clearance documentation is up to date. If you are unsure, verify it with a passenger service representative on duty.

Question 7: How can I find where my name is on the Space A register?

Answer: Each terminal maintains a Space A register (organized alphabetically, by priority and the date and time of registration for travel) that is updated daily. The register is conveniently located in the terminal and directly accessible to you. Travelers may call the terminal direct to find where they stand travel wise.

Question 8: As a Reservist, where can I fly?

Answer: Reserve members with DD Form 2 (Red) identification and DD Form 1853 may fly to, from, and between Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the CONUS. Additionally, when on active duty, members may fly anywhere overseas that DoD has flights operating.

Question 9: As a Retiree, where can I fly?

Answer: Retired members with DD Form 2 (Blue) identification card may fly anywhere DoD has flights operating, including the CONUS.

Question 10: Where and when can my family members travel with me?

Answer: Except EML, Emergency Travel, and Command Sponsored Category V, family members must be accompanied by the sponsor to fly Space A. Family members may also travel to/from and between overseas locations. 

Question 11: Can I have family members travel with another military member if given power of attorney, other releases, or authority?

Answer: No. Family members may only travel when accompanied by their sponsor.

Question 12: I am disabled. Can I have a brother, sister, or friend accompany me to help me?

Answer: The only persons permitted to accompany you are your dependents (not in the CONUS) or other persons eligible for Space A travel. Every effort shall be made to transport passengers with disabilities who are otherwise eligible to travel. Passenger service personnel and crew members shall provide assistance in boarding, seating, and deplaning passengers with special needs.

Question 13: Do I have to be in uniform to travel?

Answer: Each Service determines their own travel uniform policies. Currently, all the services permit appropriate civilian attire on DoD-owned or controlled aircraft. When civilian clothing is worn, use common sense. Attire should be in good taste and not in conflict with accepted attire in the overseas country of departure, transit, or destination, as defined by the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide. It should also be capable of keeping you warm, especially on military aircraft.

Question 14: How much baggage can I take?

Answer: As a Space A traveler, you may check two pieces of luggage at 70 pounds each per person. Family members traveling together may pool their baggage allowance as long as the total does not exceed the total allowance. You may hand carry only what fits under your seat or in the overhead compartment, if available.

Question 15: Can I pay for excess baggage when flying space available?

Answer: No. Only duty status passengers may pay for excess baggage.

Question 16: Do you have any recommendations on baggage?

Answer: Yes. Travel light, take only essentials. Do not place valuables, medicine, or important documents in your check baggage. Be sure your name and current address are on and inside your bags.  Terminals have baggage ID tags available for you to use.

Question 17: Can my pet travel with me on a Space A flight?

Answer: No. DoD has reserved pet shipments for passengers in permanent change of station (PCS) status only. Additionally, travel with pets would be difficult at best due to limited aircraft pet spaces, pet import documentation requirements, and the possibility of quarantine in the event of an aircraft divert.

Question 18: Will Space A travel cost much?

Answer: In general, no. Some terminals must collect a head tax or a federal inspection fee from Space A passengers on commercial contract missions. Meals may be purchased at a nominal fee out of most air terminals while traveling on military aircraft.

Question 19: What facilities are available at terminals (nursery, BX, snack bar)?

Answer: Facilities at most military terminals are generally the same as commercial facilities. Facilities include exchanges, barber shops, snack bars, pay television (free television lounge in some military terminals), traveler assistance, baggage lockers or rooms, United Services Organization (USO) lounges, and nurseries (at major terminals). The type of facility available will vary according to the terminal size and location.

NOTE: Most passenger terminals close at night. Space A travelers should be prepared to defray billeting expenses.

Question 20: What are the trends in the availability of Space A travel? Does it seem as if there will be more or less Space A travel in the coming year?

Answer: Although AMC has led efforts to improve Space A travel in the past few years, movement still remains a result of unused seats. Present DoD personnel and budget trends are affecting Space A movement opportunity. AMC is dedicated to putting a passenger in every available seat.

Question 21: What is the best time of the year to travel Space A?

Answer: Any time other than peak travel and holidays (December-January and June-July) periods.

Question 22: Is it easier to go to some destinations?

Answer: Yes. Places where we fly often (Germany) are much easier than low frequency areas (Australia or New Zealand).

Question 23: Can people travel Space A to Alaska or South America?

Answer: Yes. Travelers may obtain Space A travel to Alaska, South America, and other interesting locations; i.e., Australia, New Zealand, etc. Travel to Alaska when departing from the West Coast (Travis AFB, California, and McChord AFB, Washington). Travel to South America and other remote areas is much more difficult. Infrequent flights to remote areas are primarily cargo missions and have few seats available for passenger movement. Expect long waiting periods for movement.

Question 24: I am retired and am traveling on a passport and my flight originated overseas. Where in the CONUS can I fly into?

Answer: When traveling on a passport (family members, retired uniform service, reserve, etc.), you may return to the CONUS only through authorized ports of entry where customs and immigration clearance is available. While you may depart the CONUS literally from any military airfield, reentry locations for passport holders are limited. Active duty passengers who do not require immigration clearance have more reentry options open.

Question 25: Can I fly on Space A on other than AMC flights?

Answer: Yes. Travel eligibility is for all DoD-owned or controlled aircraft. 

Question 26: Can I call the bases for flight information? If so, what are the phone numbers?

Answer: We encourage you to call the passenger terminal you plan on traveling through 30-60 days before travel.  The terminal will be happy to discuss their flight schedule, Space A backlog, movement forecast, etc.  If you don’t have the phone number, ask the base operator for the passenger terminal.

Tips for Traveling Space A:

Space A Contact Information (if e-mail is available, it will be linked from the location column)

Location    

Phone Number 

Fax    

Flight Info Recording  

Altus AFB OK

DSN:  866-6428
Commerical:  (580) 481-6428

 

 DSN:  866-5333
Commerical:  (580) 481-5333

Andersen AFB, Guam

DSN: 315-366-5135 or 5165/
Commercial: (671) 366-5165/5135

DSN 315-366-3984
Commercial: (671) 366-3984

DSN:  315-366-2095
Commercial:  (671) 366-2095

Andrews AFB MD

DSN: 858-1854
Commercial: (301) 981-1854

DSN:  858-4241
Commerical: (301) 981-4241

DSN 858-5851 or 3527
Commercial:  (30) 981-5851 or 3527

(NAS) Atlanta GA

DSN:  625-6359
Commercial:  (678) 655-6359

 

 

Aviano AB, Italy

DSN: 314-632-7680/7520
Commercial: 39-434-66-7680

DSN 314-632-7782
Commercial:  39-434-66-7782

 

Baltimore-Washington IAP MD

DSN: 243-6900/Commercial:  (410) 918-6900 (1-877-429-4262)

DSN 243-6932
Commercial: (410) 918-6932

DSN 243-6900
Commercial 410-918-6900

(NAS) Brunswick ME

DSN:  476-2682
Commercial:  (207) 921-2682

 

 DSN:  476-2689
Commercial:  (207) 921-2689

Ben Gurion IAP, Israel

Commercial only: (972) 3-935-4333

Commercial:  (972)-3-935-8697

 

Cairo East AB, Egypt

(See Note)

DSN: 725-1456 ext. 3212
Commercial: 20-2-797-3212

Commercial:  20-2-797-1290

 

Charleston AFB SC

DSN: 673-3083/3048
Commercial:  (843) 963-3083/3048

DSN:  673-3060
Commercial:  (843) 963-3060

DSN: 673-3082
Commercial:  (843) 963-3082

(NAS) Corpus Christi TX

DSN: 861-2505
Commercial:  (361) 961-2505

 

 DSN: 861-3385
Commercial:  (361) 961-3385

Davis-Monthan AFB AZ

DSN:  228-2322
Commercial: (520) 228-2322

DSN:  228-7229
Commerical:  (520) 228-7229

 DSN:  228-2322
Commercial: (520) 228-2322

Diego Garcia

DSN 315-370-2745/2795
Commercial: 246-370-2745/ 2795

DSN: 315-370-2787
Commercial: 246-370-2787

 

Dobbins ARB GA

DSN:  625-4903
Commercial:  (678) 655-4903

DSN:  625-6155
Commercial:  (678) 655-6155

 

Dover AFB DE

DSN: 445-4088
Commercial: (302) 677-4088

DSN: 445-2953
Commercial:  (302) 677-2953

DSN 445-2854
Commercial (302) 677-2854

Eielson AFB AK

DSN: 317-377-1854
Commercial: (907) 377-1854

DSN:  317-377-2287
Commercial:  (907) 377-2287

 DSN:  317-377-1623
Commercial:  (907) 377-1623

Elmendorf AFB AK

DSN: 317-552-8588/4616
Commercial: (907) 552-8588/4616

DSN 317-552-3996
Commercial: (907) 552-3996

 DSN 317-552-8588
Commercial: (907) 552-8588

Fairchild AFB WA

DSN 657-3406
Commercial (509) 247-5435

DSN 657-3399
Commerical (509) 247-3399 

(DSN 657-3406
Commerical (509) 247-3406 

F. E. Warren WY

1-800-832-1959 (Option 7)

 

 

Forbes Field ANG, KS

DSN:  720-4210
Commercial:  (785) 861-4210

DSN:  720-4555
Commercial:  (785) 861-4555

 DSN:  720-4210
Commercial:  (785) 861-4210

(JRB) Fort Worth TX

DSN:  739-5677
Commercial:(817) 782-5677

 

 DSN:  739-6289
Commercial:(817) 782-6289

Grand Forks AFB ND

DSN: 362-7105
Commercial: (701) 747-7105

DSN 362-3448
Commercial: (701) 747-3448

 DSN: 362-7105
Commercial: (701) 747-7105

NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

DSN: 660-6408/6397
Commercial: 011-53-99-6408/6397

 DSN: 660-6170
Commercial: 011-53-99-6170

 

Hickam AFB HI

DSN:  449-1515
Commercial:  (808) 449-1515

DSN:  448-1503
Commercial:   (808) 448-1503

 DSN:  449-1515
Commercial:  (808) 449-1515

Hill AFB UT

DSN:  777-3089/2887
Commercial:  (801) 777-3089/2887

DSN:   775-2677
Commercial:  (801) 775-2677

 DSN:  777-1854
Commercial:  (801) 777-1854

Holloman AFB NM

DSN:  572-3150
Commercial:  (505) 572-3150

 

 

Homestead ARB FL

DSN:  791-7518
Commercial:  (305) 224-7518

 

 

Incirlik AB, Turkey

DSN: 314-676-6424/6425
Commercial: 90-322-216-6424 or 6425

DSN: 314-676-3420
Commercial:  90-322-216-3420

 

MCAS Iwakuni Japan

DSN 315-253-5509
Commercial 81-6117-53-5509

DSN 315-253-3301
Commercial 81-6117-53-33

DSN 315-253-1854
Commercial 81-6117-53-1854

(NAS) Jacksonville FL

DSN:  942-3825
Commercial:  (904) 542-3956/3825

DSN:  942-3257
Commercial:   (904) 542-3257

 DSN:  942-3956
Commercial:  (904) 542-3956

Jackson IAP MS (Thompson Field)

DSN 828-8761
Commercial 601-936-8761

DSN 828-8698
Commercial:  601-936-8698

DSN 828-8761
Commercial 601-936-8761

Kadena AB, Japan

DSN: 315-634-2159
Commercial: 011-81-6117-34-2159

DSN:  315-634-4221
Commercial:  011-81-6117-34-4221

 

Keesler AFB MS

DSN:  597-2120/2123
Commercial:  (228) 377-2120/2123

DSN:   597-2488
Commercial:  (228) 377-2488

 DSN:  597-4538
Commercial:  (228) 377-4538

Keflavik, Iceland

DSN: 450-6139
Commercial: 354-228-6139

Commercial:  354-228-4649

 

Kelly Annex,

Lackland AFB TX

DSN:  945-8715
Commercial:  (210) 925-8715

DSN:  945-2732
Commercial:  (210) 925-2732

 DSN:  945-8714
Commercial:  (210) 925-8714

Kirtland AFB NM

DSN:  246-7000
Commercial:  (505) 846-7000

 

 DSN:  246-6184
Commercial:  (505) 846-6184

Kunsan AB, Korea

DSN: 315-782-4666/ 5403
Commercial: 82-63-470-4666/ 5403

DSN 315-782-7550
Commercial: 82-63-470-7550

 

Lajes AB, Azores

DSN: 535-3227/Commercial: 351-295-57-3227

351-295-57-5110

 

Langley AFB VA

DSN:  574-3531
Commercial:  (757) 764-3531

DSN:  574-3722
Commercial:   (757) 764-3722

DSN:  574-5807
Commercial:  (757) 764-5807

Little Rock AFB AR

DSN:  731-3342
Commercial:  (501) 987-3342

DSN:  731-6726
Commercial:  (501) 987-6726

 DSN:  731-3684
Commercial:  (501) 987-3684

(NAS) Lemoore CA

DSN:  949-1680
Commercial:  (559) 998-1680

 

 

MacDill AFB FL

DSN 968-2440/2485
Commercial:  813-828-2440/2485

DSN:  968-7844
Commerical:  (813) 828-7844

DSN968-2310
Commercial:  (813) 828-2310

McChord AFB WA

DSN: 382-7259
Commercial:  (253) 982-7259

DSN 382-6815
Commercial:  (253) 982-6815

DSN: 382-7268
Commercial:  (253) 982-7268

McConnell AFB KS

DSN 743-4810
Commercial:  316-759-4810

DSN:  743-1032
Commercial: (316) 759-1032

 DSN:  743-5404
Commercial:  (316) 759-5404

McGuire AFB NJ

DSN: 650-5023/2864/2749
Commercial: (609) 754-5023 or 2864

DSN:  650-4621
Commercial:  (609) 754-4621

800-569-8284 then dial 754-9950

March ARB CA

DSN:  447-2397
Commercial: 
(951) 655-2397

  

DSN:  447-2913
Commercial:  (951) 655-2913

Maxwell AFB AL

DSN: 493-7372
Commercial:  (334) 953-7372

DSN: 493-6114
Commercial:  (334) 953-6114

 DSN 493-6760
Commercial:  (334) 953-6760

RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom

DSN: 238-2248/ 2526
Commercial: 44-1638-54-2248 or 2526

DSN:  238-2250
Commercial:  44-1638-54-2250

 

(NAS) Miramar CA

DSN:  267-4283
Commercial:  (858) 577-4283

 

 

Misawa AB, Japan

DSN: 315-226-2370/2371
Commercial:  011-81-3117-66-2370/ 2371

DSN 315-226-4455
Commercial 011-81-3117-66-4455

DSN 315-226-2852
Commercial 011-81-3117-66-2852 (after 7 p.m. local time)

Naples, Italy (Capodichino Airport)

DSN: 314-626-5247/5283
Commercial: 39-081-568-5247/5283

DSN: 314-626-5259/5499 Commercial: 39-081-568-5259/5499

 

Nellis AFB NV

DSN:  682-2562
Commercial:  (702) 652-2562

DSN:  682-2561
Commercial:  (702) 652-2561

 

Naval Station  Norfolk VA

DSN: 564-4148
Commercial: (757) 444-4148

DSN:  565-7501
Commercial:  (757) 445-7501

 DSN: 564-4118
Commercial: (757) 444-4118

(NAS) North Island CA

DSN:   735-9567
Commercial: (619) 545-9567

DSN:  735-9532
Commercial:  (619) 545-9532

 DSN:   735-8273/8278
Commercial: (619) 545-8273/8278

Offutt AFB NE

DSN:  271-8510
Commercial:  (402) 294-8510

 

 DSN:  271-7111
Commercial:  (402) 294-7111

Osan AB, Korea

DSN: 784-1854
Commercial: 011- 82-31-661-1854

DSN:  784-4897
Commercial:  011-82-31-661-4897

DSN 784-1854
Commercial:  011-82-31-661-1854

Pease ANGB NH

DSN:  852-3323
Commercial:  (603) 430-3323

DSN:  852-3335
Commercial:  (603) 430-3335

 

(NAS) Pensacola FL

DSN:  922-3311
Commercial:  (850) 452-3311

  

 DSN:  922-3311
Commercial:  (850) 452-3311

Patrick AFB FL