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Air Force10,000+ military and family members

Osan Air Base

Osan Air Base · Pyeongtaek, South Korea

Osan Air Base is home to 7th Air Force and the 51st Fighter Wing operating A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and F-16 Fighting Falcons, located 40 miles south of Seoul in the Pyeongtaek area of South Korea. As the primary air defense installation on the peninsula, Osan has a high operational tempo and a dynamic assignment environment. Seoul offers world-class Korean food, entertainment, shopping, and K-pop culture within easy train access.

E-5 BAH: OHA $1,800 (approx)
O-3 BAH: OHA $2,800 (approx)
Avg Home Price: OHA rates apply; typical OHA is $1,800 to $3,200 depending on rank
Branch: Air Force

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Neighborhoods

On-Base Housing

Military Housing

OHA covered/mo

On-base housing is available and competitive; most accompanied families aim for on-base assignment.

Songtan

Korean Town

OHA covered/mo

Town immediately outside the gate with a well-developed American-facing restaurant and entertainment district.

Pyeongtaek City

Korean City

OHA covered/mo

Growing Korean city near Camp Humphreys with more authentic Korean residential neighborhoods and shopping.

Seoul Suburbs

Metropolitan Korean

OHA covered/mo

Some senior personnel commute from Seoul suburbs; 30 to 50 minute KTX train commute to the base.

Schools

Osan American Elementary School (DoDEA)

Grades K-5

On-base DoDEA elementary serving the Osan military community with strong academic programs.

Osan Middle School (DoDEA)

Grades 6-8

DoDEA middle school with dedicated faculty and a close-knit student community.

Osan American High School (DoDEA)

Grades 9-12

Strong DoDEA high school with AP courses; rival of Seoul American High School.

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

On-base housing is available but competitive. Apply early for accompanied tours.

Off-Post Rental Market

OHA covers Korean housing in Pyeongtaek and Songtan. Korean apartment buildings are well-built and modern.

Commute

Osan is in Pyeongtaek with Songtan immediately adjacent. Seoul commutes via KTX high-speed rail take 30 to 50 minutes for those living in the city.

Installation Highlights

Home of 7th Air Force headquarters managing all USAF operations on the Korean Peninsula
Seoul is 40 miles north with world-class Korean food, shopping, and nightlife
Korean BBQ, kimchi, and street food culture is affordable and extraordinary
DMZ tours from Osan provide historically significant perspective on the Korean Peninsula
K-pop, Korean drama, and modern Korean culture are vibrant and accessible

Insider Tips

Download the KakaoMap and T-money transit apps before leaving the US; they are essential for Korea navigation.
Korean BBQ dinners are a social institution; learn the etiquette of cooking at the table with Korean colleagues.
DMZ tours book out months in advance; reserve your slot as soon as you arrive at Osan.
The traditional markets of Insadong and Namdaemun in Seoul offer affordable Korean crafts and street food.
Learn to use the KTX high-speed rail system; it connects Pyeongtaek to Seoul and Busan efficiently.

Nearby Attractions

Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village
DMZ Demilitarized Zone tours and Panmunjom
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress UNESCO World Heritage site (20 minutes)
Busan beach city and seafood (2 hours by KTX)
Everland theme park (30 minutes)

School Liaison Officer

Free support for military families navigating school enrollment, records transfers, and education options near Osan Air Base.

Phone: DSN: 784-9137
DSN: 784-9137
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm (Korea time)

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