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Osan Air Base

Osan Air Base · Pyeongtaek, South Korea

E-5 rent ceiling
$1,441
O-3 rent ceiling
$1,679
Avg home price
Rent reimbursed up to the ceiling
Branch
Air Force
Air Force10,000+ military and family members

Osan Air Base is home to 7th Air Force and the 51st Fighter Wing operating 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.

These are 1 October 2026 DTMO rent ceilings for members with dependents, converted at that pay period’s exchange rate. OHA reimburses the rent on the lease up to the ceiling. Unused ceiling is not paid. A separate utility allowance is paid on top, and the without-dependents ceiling is 90 percent. Dollar amounts move on the 1st and 16th. Confirm the figure on the DTMO OHA lookup before you sign a lease. How OHA differs from BAH

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Where Osan Air Base Is

Approximate installation location. Hold ⌘/Ctrl and scroll to zoom.

Neighborhoods

On-Base Housing

Military Housing

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

Songtan

Korean Town

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

Pyeongtaek City

Korean City

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

Seoul Suburbs

Metropolitan Korean

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

Schools

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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

Pyeongtaek and Songtan apartments are the usual off-base choice. OHA reimburses actual rent up to the Osan / Humphreys ceiling.

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

Keep Exploring

KR Base GuideKunsan Air Base →KR Base GuideCamp Humphreys →KR Base GuideUSAG Yongsan / Dragon Hill →

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