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Duke Field

Duke Field (ICAO KEGI) is an active military air base in Florida, United States, operated by the US Air Force Reserve. It has 2 runways (longest 2,446 m). Home to the 919th Special Operations Wing, the 919th Special Operations Group, the 311th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron, the 711th Special Operations Squadron and 18 other units, flying UH-1N Twin Huey, C-130 Hercules.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇺🇸 United States
Location🇺🇸 United States
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1941
Operating OrganizationUS Air Force Reserve
Units & aircraft
919th Special Operations Wing919th Special Operations Group311th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron711th Special Operations Squadron859th Special Operations Squadron919th Special Operations Support Squadron919th Special Operations Maintenance Group919th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron919th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron919th Maintenance Operations Flight919th Special Operations Medical Squadron919th Special Operations Mission Support Group919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron919th Special Operations Communications Squadron919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron919th Special Operations Force Support Squadron6th Special Operations Squadron524th Special Operations Squadron413th Flight Test Squadron · UH-1N Twin HueyDetachment 1 · C-130 HerculesDetachment 7
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates30.6503°N, -86.5228°E
Elevation59 m (194 ft)
IATA codeEGI
ICAO codeKEGI
Runways
18/36 · 2,446 m (8,025 ft) · Asphalt (assault strip)180/360(Assault strip) · 1,067 m (3,501 ft) · Asphalt
Websitewww.919sow.afrc.af.mil
Map
Map of Duke Field
Unit Emblems
919th Special Operations Wing emblem 919th Special Operations Wing 919th Special Operations Group emblem 919th Special Operations Group 711th Special Operations Squadron emblem 711th Special Operations Squadron 859th Special Operations Squadron emblem 859th Special Operations Squadron 6th Special Operations Squadron emblem 6th Special Operations Squadron 524th Special Operations Squadron emblem 524th Special Operations Squadron 413th Flight Test Squadron emblem 413th Flight Test Squadron
Nearby Bases
  1. 18 km Eglin Air Force Base
  2. 29 km Hurlburt Field
  3. 48 km Naval Air Station Whiting Field
  4. 83 km Naval Air Station Pensacola
  5. 104 km Cairns Army Airfield
  6. 111 km Tyndall Air Force Base
Related
All Military Air Bases United States Air Bases
Operating forces
🇺🇸 United States United States Air Force
More US Air Force Reserve bases
Dobbins Air Reserve Base Homestead Air Reserve Base Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth Grissom Air Reserve Base Youngstown Air Reserve Station

Description

Duke Field, also designated Eglin Air Force Auxiliary Field #3, is a military installation located in Okaloosa County, Florida, south of Crestview. Construction began in January 1941, and the field became operational in 1942. The installation is named for 1st Lt Robert L. Duke. During the 1950s, the 3205th Drone Group used the field to operate radio-controlled B-17 and F-80 aircraft for gunnery practice and nuclear testing support. From 1960 to 1961, the Central Intelligence Agency’s air arm, designated as the 1045th Operational Evaluation and Training Group, operated from the site to modify B-26 Invader aircraft and manage regional logistics. The 919th Tactical Airlift Group was established at the field in 1971, transitioning to the 919th Special Operations Group in 1975.

The base is owned by the Department of Defense and operated by the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC). The 919th Special Operations Wing (919 SOW) is the host organization and is operationally gained by the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Stationed units include the 919th Special Operations Group, which contains the 711th and 859th Special Operations Squadrons. The base also houses the 919th Special Operations Maintenance Group and the 919th Special Operations Mission Support Group. Geographically separate units located at the field include the 413th Flight Test Squadron of the Air Force Materiel Command and Detachment 7 of the Air Force Global Strike Command.

Infrastructure at the installation includes an air traffic control tower, fire protection services, maintenance hangars, and administrative support facilities. The airfield is equipped with an instrument landing system (ILS) and TACAN. Duke Field hosts squadrons of C-146A Wolfhound, U-28A Draco, and MQ-9 Reaper aircraft. It also supports operations and testing for various airframes, including the CV-22 Osprey, HH-60W Jolly Green II, UH-1N Iroquois, and MH-139A Grey Wolf. Specialized C-130 variants, including the AC-130J, HC-130J, and MC-130J, are also utilized at the facility.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 212026 Updated Recorded the units operating 2 of the based aircraft types
  2. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: C-130 Hercules, UH-1N Twin Huey
  3. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  4. APR 112026 Updated Description updated in a site-wide editorial pass
  5. JAN 122026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  6. JUL 12025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated