Holloman AFB

Census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico

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Holloman AFB is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Otero County, New Mexico, with 3,810 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,094 ft (1,248 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boles Acres, 7.1 miles E.

About Holloman AFB

Holloman Air Force Base (IATA: HMN, ICAO: KHMN, FAA LID: HMN) is a United States Air Force base established in 1942 located six miles (10 km) southwest of the central business district of Alamogordo, which is the county seat of Otero County, New Mexico, United States. The base was named in honor of Col. George V. Holloman, a pioneer in guided missile research. It is the home of the 49th Wing (49 WG) of the Air Combat Command (ACC).

In addition to hosting several combat wings, Holloman supports the nearby White Sands Missile Range and currently hosts the Royal Air Force RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) Formal Training Unit (FTU) and the Italian Air Force RPA training courses. The base previously hosted the German Air Force Flying Training Center.

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Living in Holloman AFB

Median household income
$52,465
Median rent
$1,230/mo
Median age
21.7
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Holloman AFB, NM population

Holloman AFB had 3,810 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,810
Density304 per sq mi (117 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Holloman AFB at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyOtero County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,810 (2020)
Land area12.55 sq mi (32.5 km²)
Water area0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²)
Elevation4,094 ft (1,248 m)
Coordinates32.8460° N, 106.0959° W
ZIP code88330
Official websiteholloman.af.mil
Census code (GEOID)3532940

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Holloman AFB

What county is Holloman AFB in?

Holloman AFB is in Otero County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Holloman AFB, NM?

3,810 people lived in Holloman AFB at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Holloman AFB, NM?

The ZIP code of Holloman AFB is 88330.

What is the elevation of Holloman AFB?

4,094 feet (1,248 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Holloman AFB?

Boles Acres (7.1 mi), Alamogordo (8.1 mi), La Luz (12.6 mi), Tularosa (16.5 mi), High Rolls (18.1 mi).

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