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Beale Air Force Base (BAB)
Beale Air Force Base is a military airfield near Marysville, California, serving the northern Sacramento Valley and the greater Sacramento region. Plan onward travel to Marysville, Yuba City, Sacramento and nearby Northern California destinations with private transfers, chauffeur services or rental cars.
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About Beale Air Force Base
Beale Air Force Base is a United States Air Force installation and military airfield in Yuba County, California, near the city of Marysville. The base is a major hub for the Air Force's high-altitude reconnaissance mission and supports aerial refueling operations in Northern California.
The installation traces its origins to Camp Beale, which opened in 1942 as a U.S. Army training post, and became Beale Air Force Base in 1948 before being developed into an operational military airfield. Today it is home to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, operating aircraft such as the U-2 Dragon Lady and RQ-4 Global Hawk, along with the Air Force Reserve's 940th Air Refueling Wing flying KC-135 Stratotankers.
The airfield lies about 8 miles east of Marysville and roughly 45 miles north of Sacramento in the Sacramento Valley. Road access is available via State Route 70 and North Beale Road, with driving times of around 15–20 minutes to Marysville and approximately 50–60 minutes to Sacramento depending on traffic.
As an active military airfield, Beale does not operate as a public commercial airport and access is restricted to authorized personnel and approved visitors. Travelers with base business can use private transfers, chauffeur services, rental cars or coordinated group transportation for journeys between the base, Marysville, Yuba City, Sacramento and other Northern California destinations.
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Beale Air Force Base operates as a military airfield and does not have a public commercial passenger terminal. Airfield operations are managed by the U.S. Air Force, and access is generally limited to military aircraft, government flights, and authorized visitors with prior coordination.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Beale Air Force Base
Transfers
Book private transfers to and from Beale Air Force Base for travel to Marysville, Yuba City, Sacramento and other Northern California destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel around the base, Marysville, Yuba City, Sacramento, business meetings or events in the Sacramento Valley.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Beale Air Force Base to nearby towns, Sacramento and other California destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for group travel between Beale Air Force Base, Marysville, Yuba City, Sacramento and event or lodging locations.
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