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Keesler AFB

Keesler Air Force Base · Biloxi, Mississippi

E-5 BAH, 2026
$1,602
O-3 BAH, 2026
$2,040
Avg home price
$225,000
Branch
Air Force
Air Force8,500 active duty

Keesler AFB is home to the 81st Training Wing, the Air Force's primary center for cyber and weather training. Located on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, the base offers easy access to beaches, seafood, and the famous casino strip along Biloxi's waterfront. The warm climate and coastal lifestyle make this a popular assignment for families and singles alike.

E-5 and O-3 figures are 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing with dependents for this installation’s Military Housing Area. The without-dependents rate is lower, and other grades differ. BAH is a fixed monthly amount. Confirm your grade in the BAH calculator. Look up every grade

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Where Keesler Air Force Base Is

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Neighborhoods

Ocean Springs

Suburban

$1,200 to $1,600/mo

Charming arts community east of Biloxi with excellent schools and walkable downtown.

D'Iberville

Suburban

$1,100 to $1,500/mo

Fast-growing suburb north of Biloxi with newer construction and good retail access.

Biloxi Downtown

Urban

$1,000 to $1,400/mo

Close to base with walkable access to casinos, restaurants, and the beach.

Gulfport

Suburban

$1,100 to $1,500/mo

Neighboring city with more housing options and a broader selection of amenities.

Schools

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Ocean Springs High School

Grades 9-12

Consistently high-performing school with strong arts and STEM programs.

D'Iberville Middle School

Grades 6-8

Growing school in a fast-developing community with active parent involvement.

Biloxi Elementary School

Grades K-5

Centrally located school serving the base community, with military family support programs.

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

On-base housing is managed by Hunt Military Communities and includes single-family homes and duplexes for families.

Off-Post Rental Market

Off-base rentals are plentiful in Biloxi, Ocean Springs, and Gulfport at relatively affordable Gulf Coast rates.

Commute

Most off-base housing in Biloxi and Ocean Springs is 10 to 20 minutes from the main gate. D'Iberville is about 15 minutes north with light traffic.

Installation Highlights

  • Home to the Air Force's primary cyber and weather training pipeline
  • Gulf Coast beaches within minutes of the main gate
  • Casino entertainment and Gulf seafood dining on the doorstep
  • Warm subtropical climate with mild winters
  • Strong military community with frequent joint training partnerships

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