ACCESSING USAFA: The regulations for accessing the U.S. Air Force Academy have changed. To access the Academy, U.S. citizens must present a valid REAL ID and should request access through a sponsoring organization for specific events like tours, sporting events or Planetarium visits. Approved visitors will receive a virtual pass and may enter through either the north gate or south gate between 5:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. The virtual pass is for only one event at a time. Foreign nationals must be sponsored by a DoD ID cardholder and complete in-person processing with a physical passport at the Pass and Registration Office (PRO), which may take up to 72 hours. For any questions, contact the PRO at (719) 333-0441 or 10SFS.S5B@us.af.mil.
Welcome to USAFA
Whether it's your first time here or a return to familiar ground, we're honored to welcome you to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Located just north of Colorado Springs with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains, the Academy offers something for everyone — from catching a game at Falcon Stadium and visiting iconic landmarks like Polaris Hall, to attending a show at the Planetarium and STEM Center or hiking the scenic Falcon Trail. Many visitors also come for milestone events that mark the cadet journey, including Inprocessing Day, Parents’ Weekend and graduation, and enjoy exploring the Heritage Trail at the Doolittle Campus.
The following links provide important details as well as security and checkpoint requirements:
USAFA's new Hosmer Visitor Center, named for Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Bradley Hosmer ’59, is slated to open in 2026.
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The Doolittle Campus is located on the U.S. Air Force Academy grounds and includes Doolittle Hall, Wecker Hall, Yost Plaza, the Heritage Trail and the Southeast Asia Memorial Pavilion.
Yost Plaza, named in honor of Dave ’69 and Jean Yost, is a new gathering space between Doolittle and Wecker Halls. It features the existing Pegasus statue and will soon add a seven-foot replica of a U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ring.
Doolittle Hall is the Association of Graduates’ headquarters, named for Gen. James “Jimmie” Doolittle. The building houses the Doolittle Outfitters store, and hosts various graduate and heritage events. Basic cadets visit the facility during Basic Cadet Training to learn about the heritage of the U.S. Air Force Academy and the Long Blue Line.
Address: 3116 Academy Drive, USAF Academy, CO 80840
Doolittle Hall DirectionsWecker Hall is the Air Force Academy Foundation's headquarters, named for Dr. Bill Wecker ’63 and his late wife, Mary Linn. The state-of-the-art building houses the combined U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation staff and other USAFA-supporting nonprofits under one roof. Wecker Hall is located adjacent to Doolittle Hall across the
Address: 3115 Academy Drive, USAF Academy, CO 80840
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