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Laughlin Air Force Base (DLF)
Laughlin Air Force Base serves as a key U.S. Air Force pilot training installation near Del Rio, Texas, in Val Verde County and close to the U.S.–Mexico border. While it is a military airfield rather than a commercial passenger terminal, travelers can plan onward journeys to Del Rio, Ciudad Acuña, and San Antonio via the nearby Del Rio International Airport.
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About Laughlin Air Force Base
Laughlin Air Force Base is a United States Air Force installation that serves as one of the service's primary undergraduate pilot training bases. Home to the 47th Flying Training Wing, the airfield trains student pilots using the T-6A Texan II, T-38 Talon, and T-1A Jayhawk aircraft and is among the busiest military airfields in the Air Force.
The installation was activated in July 1942 and officially dedicated as Laughlin Army Air Field in 1943. It was named in honor of First Lieutenant Jack Thomas Laughlin, a Del Rio native killed in action during World War II. The 47th Flying Training Wing has conducted pilot training at the base since 1972.
Laughlin AFB is located about 5 miles east of Del Rio, Texas, in Val Verde County, roughly 150 miles west of San Antonio and near the international bridge to Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico. The airfield has three runways and supports extensive flight training operations.
Because Laughlin AFB is a restricted military installation, it does not handle commercial passenger traffic. Travelers flying to the Del Rio area typically use Del Rio International Airport, located nearby, and continue by car or taxi to the city and surrounding region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Laughlin Air Force Base does not operate commercial passenger terminals. It is a U.S. Air Force pilot training airfield with three runways, and access is limited to military personnel, authorized visitors, and approved aircraft; commercial passenger flights use nearby Del Rio International Airport (DRT).
Ground Transportation Services to and from Laughlin Air Force Base
Transfers
Book private transfers to and from the Del Rio area, including Del Rio International Airport, hotels, and the Laughlin Air Force Base visitor gate.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around Del Rio, Ciudad Acuña, San Antonio, or business appointments in the Val Verde County area.
Car Rental
Rent a car in Del Rio or at Del Rio International Airport for independent travel around the city and onward journeys across southwest Texas.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Del Rio, Laughlin Air Force Base events, hotels, and regional destinations.
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