Dyess Air Force Base is in the southwest corner of Abilene, Texas, about 180 miles west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
From Abilene Regional Airport
The closest airport to the base is Abilene Regional Airport, which services the Abilene and the Dyess community. It is about 15 miles east from Dyess Air Force Base. The airport is served by American Airlines. Taxis are available to bring you to the base, while Avis, Hertz and Enterprise offer car rental services.
Driving directions
From the East
While on I-20, take exit 283A (U.S. 83/U.S. 277), which is a left exit off the interstate. Follow this road to the Dyess Air Force Base exit (S. Seventh Street). Turn right onto S. Seventh Street and go about 1½ miles to the intersection of South Seventh and Arnold Boulevard. Turn left on Arnold, getting into the right hand lane, and go one block to the intersection of Arnold Boulevard and Military Drive. Turn right onto Military Drive. The Tye Gate entrance to the base will be a couple miles down the road on your left.
From the West
While on I-20, take exit 279 (Business I-20 toward Abilene ). Follow this road to the Dyess Air Force Base exit (FM 3438). At the end of the exit, turn right onto Arnold Boulevard . About ¾ mile down is the intersection of Arnold Boulevard and Military Drive. Turn right onto Military Drive. The Tye Gate entrance to the base will be a couple miles down the road on your left.