Traffic, Weather & Construction Info

Gate Hours Map - Current as of Aug. 28, 2023 (PDF)
Click for Gate Hours & Details
(Gates are listed in clockwise order beginning with Visitor Center/Tinker Gate, see map above)

Visitor Center (Pass & ID)
(I-40 & S. Air Depot Blvd.)
M-F: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Personnel needing visitor passes on weekends can obtain them at the gates
CLOSED ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
405-734-5191

Tinker Gate
( I-40 & S. Air Depot Blvd.)
Open 24/7

Eaker Gate
(I-40 & Town Center Dr.)
5:30-8 a.m. & 3-5 p.m., M-F

Hruskocy Gate
(I-40 & Industrial Blvd.)
Open 24/7

Lancer Gate
(S. Douglas Blvd., North of SE. 44th St.)
(CLOSED for Upgrades)

Liberator Gate
(S. Douglas Blvd. & SE 44th St.)
M-F: 5 a.m.-8 p.m.

Logistics Access Point
(S. Douglas Blvd. & SE 59th St.)
(EXIT ONLY)
M-F: 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Piazza Gate
(S Midwest Blvd. & SE 74th St.)
M-F: 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Truck Gate
(S Air Depot Blvd. & SE 59th St.)
(COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC ONLY)
M-F: 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
405-739-4367 (4378)
CLOSED ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

Gott Gate
(S Air Depot Blvd. & SE 59th St.)
Open 24/7

Patriot Gate
(McNarney Ave. & SE 44th St.)
(PEDESTRIANS ONLY)
M-F: 8:25-9:15 a.m., 2:45-4:15 p.m.

Vance Gate
(S Sooner Rd. & Doolittle Ave.)
M-F: 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Lancer Gate CLOSES for Upgrades Aug. 28: The Lancer Gate will be closed for upgrades beginning Aug. 28, and is projected to re-open June 28, 2024. During this time, Liberator Gate will be open from 5 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday – Friday. The old serpentines will be removed. Eaker Gate will also be open from 5:30 – 8 a.m. and 3 – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday during the construction.

Parking & Other Closures:

Bldg. 1: Alley Closure: Feb. 11, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2023
5th Street on the North Side of Bldg. 3: Aug 28, 2023 to Sept. 25, 2023
Parking lot between Bldg. 3761 and 3708: Aug. 21, 2023 to Sept. 25, 2023
Bldg. 8400: Aug. 28, 2023 to March 19, 2024
Parking Lot Closure on East side of Bldg. 9502 lot: Sept. 1, 2022 to Nov. 30, 2023
Base Housing, Northwest of the tennis courts, Sidewalk closure: Dec. 18, 2021 to Oct. 31, 2023
Road Closure South of Extender Dr. and West of Commodity Dr.: Aug. 5, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2023
Bldg. 117: Westbound Driveway Lane: Aug. 21, 2023 to Sept. 5, 2023
Bldg. 9201 Parking Lot Closure: June 15, 2020 to Nov. 1, 2023
Westernmost Southbound Lane Closure on "A" Ave South of 5th St.: Aug. 28, 2023 to Sept. 8, 2023
Tail Feather Dr. Road Closure from General Motors Dr. to Extender Dr.: Aug. 7, 2023 to Dec. 8, 2023
(Nightly) Munitions Road Closures for Natural Gas Work: Aug. 3, 2023, 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. & Aug. 31, 2023, 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. & Aug. 17, 2023, 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Click for Utility Outages
ELECTRICAL OUTAGES:
- No significant outages to report at this time
WATER OUTAGES:
- No significant outages to report at this time
FIRE SUPPRESSION/FIRE ALARM/SPRINKLER OUTAGES:
- No significant outages to report at this time
GAS OUTAGES:
- No significant outages to report at this time
HVAC OUTAGE:
- Bldg. 3001 (entire facility) Chilled Water Outage: May 26 @ 3:30 p.m. to May 29 at 11:59 p.m.
AIR COMPRESSOR OUTAGES:
- No significant outages to report at this time

Stay Informed Links

NOAA weather radio
Emergency/snow routes
NOAA list of apps
4Warn App Center
KOCO mobile alerts
Oklahoma City News and Information
Oklahoma City Accessible Hazard Alert System

Severe Storm/Tornado Preparedness

Annual Tornado Prep page
Red Dirt Ready (OK.gov)
FEMA Disaster Prepadness
Red Cross Preparedness Education
OK Dept. of Emergency Management
FEMA Flood Prone Zone Map

(Air Force Link Disclaimer)

Please Note: updates are only made if the operating status changes from "Open."
During significant weather events, base officials monitor weather conditions and any changes to the base's operating status will be reported. The following outlets will be updated when the operating status is anything other than OPEN. Please, do not call base operations, the Tinker Command Post or security forces for weather or operating status information. Explanations for what each status means are provided in the drop-down menus below. The base operating status is determined by Tinker leadership between 3-4 a.m. for the day shift and assessed throughout the day for all other shifts.

Facebook
You do not need an active Facebook account to view Tinker's Facebook page, but if you wish to receive automatic updates in your "news feed" you need to choose to follow Tinker. To follow Tinker on Facebook, you must also have an active Facebook account. The Facebook address is https://www.facebook.com/tinkerairforcebase. To fully engage click on the "sign up" button on the top left of the page. You may also click the "like" button and you'll begin receiving Tinker updates on your news feed as soon as something is posted.

Twitter
You do not need an account to view Tinker's Twitter page, but to receive automatic text alerts, you must subscribe. To subscribe to Tinker's Twitter feed you must have an active Twitter account and choose to "follow" @Team_Tinker. This will allow you to receive short texts from Tinker on the operating status or anytime something is posted. To subscribe go to: http://twitter.com/Team_Tinker and click on the "sign up" button on the top left of the page. To receive SMS/text messages, send message to Twitter with the following text "follow Team_Tinker." For help, visit this section of the Twitter help page.Tinker

Straight Talk Line
The Tinker Straight Talk line, used for weather updates, can be reached at 405-734-TALK (8255). Please note that in the interest of getting weather information to people as quickly as possible, our social media pages will receive weather updates BEFORE the Straight Talk line. Visit the Tinker Facebook page or Tinker Twitter page to see all updates.

Local Media
Tinker AFB also reports significant weather status updates to local media. For a list of closings in the area, visit your local news station web sites. Links are available below.

kfor.com
koco.com
news9.com
okcfox.com

If in doubt concerning base operating status, please contact your supervisor or leadership. See below for explanation of current operating status.

(Air Force Link Disclaimer)
Open Status
What Announcement Means
Base functions will open on time, and employees are expected to report for work as scheduled.

Additional Guidance
Organizations should be as flexible as possible in approving leave for employees who face emergency situations or other hardships (e.g., when schools/child care centers open late or are closed).

Unless the base is closed, operating status updates are for civilian leave and pay purposes. Military members must communicate with their chain of command for leave and duty status.
Closed Status
What Announcement Means
Employees not designated as "weather emergency essential personnel" are excused from duty without loss of pay or charge to leave.

"Weather emergency essential personnel" are expected to report for work on time.

Additional Guidance
Workdays on which Tinker AFB is closed are non-workdays for leave purposes.

Employees who are on approved leave before the closure must be granted excused absence. This does not apply to employees on LWOP, military leave, suspension, or in a nonpay status.

Employees on alternative work schedules (AWS) are NOT entitled to another AWS day off "in lieu of" the workday on which the agency is closed.

For employees on shifts other than Day Shift, the calendar day on which a shift begins is considered the day of duty, even though it may extend into the next calendar day.
Liberal Leave Status
What Announcement Means
Tinker AFB functions will open on time, but employees not designated as "weather emergency essential personnel" may take annual leave or leave without pay (LWOP) without prior approval of their supervisors.

"Weather Emergency Essential Personnel" are expected to report for work on time.

Additional Guidance
Employees must inform their supervisors if they plan to take annual leave or LWOP. If an employee fails to report for work and has not informed the supervisor of his or her plans to take leave, the organization may charge the employee absence without leave.

Unless the base is closed, operating status updates are for civilian leave and pay purposes. Military members must communicate with their chain of command for leave and duty status.
Late Reporting Status
What Announcement Means
Tinker AFB functions will open on time, but employees not designated as "weather emergency essential personnel" should adjust their normal home departure time consistent with the announcement. Employees who arrive late for work within the specified time will be excused without loss of pay or charge to leave.

Additional Guidance
"Weather emergency essential personnel" are expected to report for work on time.

This announcement may affect only one shift at a time with policy changes and announcements for each shift.

It may or may not be combined with "Liberal Leave"

Unless the base is closed, operating status updates are for civilian leave and pay purposes. Military members must communicate with their chain of command for leave and duty status.
Early Dismissal Status
What Announcement Means
When an emergency situation occurs during normal work hours, 72nd ABW/CC may determine that Tinker AFB functions are operating under an "Early Dismissal" policy. When this announcement is made, employees should be dismissed relative to their normal departure times from work.

Additional Guidance
Example: If a two-hour "Early Dismissal" is announced, workers who normally leave their duty stations at 3:30 p.m. would be authorized to leave at 1:30 p.m.

Unless the base is closed, operating status updates are for civilian leave and pay purposes. Military members must communicate with their chain of command for leave and duty status.

Gates & Hours

Gate Hours Map - Current as of Aug. 28, 2023 (PDF)

Traffic Advisories

Severe Weather Information

Base Weather & Reporting Status Info