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Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA | Featured Military Space-A Air Terminal of the Week

This week's featured Space-A air terminal is the Joint Base Lewis-McChord AMC passenger terminal. JBLM is located in Tacoma, WA, and the base is about forty-five miles southwest of downtown Seattle.


Joint Base Lewis-McChord AMC terminal is a fairly active terminal and offers frequent flights to the east coast, California, and Hawaii. Recent overseas flights include Prestwick UK and Ramstein Germany!


The Joint Base Lewis-McChord passenger terminal amenities include a USO lounge. The USO Center is adjacent to the passenger terminal and offers beverages, snack bars, TVs, bathrooms, and more.




Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is located in the Pacific Northwest, where there are plenty of things to do in the area. Here are some suggestions:


  • Outdoor activities:

    • Fort Lewis Trail: A 12-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

    • American Lake: A popular spot for boating, fishing, and picnicking.

    • Point Defiance Park: A 760-acre park with hiking trails, a botanical garden, and a zoo.

  • Museums and historical sites:

    • Washington Park Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 230-acre park with beautiful gardens and walking trails.

    • Fort Nisqually Living History Museum: A historic site showcasing 19th-century life in the Pacific Northwest.

    • Tacoma Art Museum: A museum featuring a diverse collection of American art.

  • Family-friendly attractions:

    • Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Home to over 1,000 animals, including penguins, tigers, and sharks.

    • Tacoma Children's Museum: An interactive museum designed for kids aged 1-12.

    • Great Wolf Lodge: An indoor water park resort with a water slide, wave pool, and lazy river.

  • Day trips:

    • Seattle: Visit the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Seattle Aquarium (about an hour's drive).

    • Mount Rainier National Park: Explore the scenic beauty of the national park (about an hour and a half drive).

    • Portland, Oregon: Visit the city's famous food trucks, breweries, and vintage shops (about a two-hour drive).

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