U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
05/08/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Department of the Air Force announces Homestead ARB as candidate for future F-35A basing
- Published May 8, 2026
- Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
The Department of the Air Force approved Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, as the candidate location in the most recent round of Air Force Reserve Command F-35A basing decisions.
The Air Force will follow the strategic basing process to evaluate the recapitalization of 24 F-16 Fighting Falcons at Homestead with 24 F-35A Lightning IIs.
Pending a final basing decision, and the outcome of an environmental impact analysis, initial operational capability is planned for fall 2034, with full operational capability in 2035.
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