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Pope Army Airfield

Pope Army Airfield (Joint Base Langley-Eustis tenant) · Fayetteville, North Carolina

Pope Army Airfield at Fort Liberty is the Air Force component supporting the Army Airborne operations at the home of the 82nd Airborne Division and Army Special Operations Command. Air Force C-130 airlift and combat aviation advisory units work directly with Airborne Soldiers to provide the tactical airlift that defines Fort Liberty missions. Living in the Fayetteville area means sharing a garrison with the Army while maintaining Air Force culture within the joint base environment.

E-5 BAH
$1,548
O-3 BAH
$1,971
Avg Home Price
$245,000
Branch
Air Force
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Neighborhoods

On-Post Housing (Fort Liberty)

Military Housing

$1,300 to $1,800/mo

Bragg Communities manages on-post housing shared with Army families; neighborhoods are spread across the large installation.

Fayetteville North

Suburban

$1,100 to $1,500/mo

Established suburban areas north and northwest of post near Ramsey Street corridor.

Spring Lake and Linden

Small Town Suburban

$950 to $1,250/mo

Communities adjacent to the installation with very affordable housing and short gate commutes.

Pinehurst and Southern Pines

Golf Community

$1,300 to $1,800/mo

Upscale golf resort community 30 minutes west; popular with senior officers and families wanting excellent schools.

Schools

Cumberland County Schools

Grades K-12

Large district serving Fayetteville and Fort Liberty communities; quality varies by school so research individual campuses.

Hoke County Schools

Grades K-12

Smaller district west of post with a strong community feel and improving academic performance.

Moore County Schools (Pinehurst)

Grades K-12

Highly rated district in Pinehurst and Southern Pines; longer commute but significant quality improvement.

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

On-post housing is shared with the much larger Army population. Apply early; Air Force families compete for the same units.

Off-Post Rental Market

Fayetteville offers affordable housing options. BAH covers most off-post rentals and mortgage payments in the area.

Commute

Pope AAF is on the north end of Fort Liberty. Fayetteville commutes are 15 to 30 minutes. Pinehurst is 30 to 40 minutes west.

Installation Highlights

  • Air Force tactical airlift partnership with the 82nd Airborne Division and Army Special Operations
  • Joint base environment with access to Fort Liberty extensive garrison services
  • North Carolina coast at Wilmington and Topsail Beach are under 2 hours away
  • Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle is 90 minutes north for major city amenities
  • Moderate climate allows year-round outdoor recreation

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