Joint Base Andrews, Military air facility in Camp Springs, United States
Joint Base Andrews is a military air facility in Prince George's County, Maryland. The installation features two parallel runways and houses aircraft along with residential facilities for personnel and family members.
The facility opened in 1943 as Camp Springs Army Air Field to support military air operations during World War II. It later received its current name in honor of Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews, a key figure in United States military aviation.
The facility serves as home base for presidential transport aircraft, which residents near the perimeter sometimes see taking off or landing during operations. Visitors can watch military aircraft and flight demonstrations up close during the biennial open-house aviation event.
Access to the facility is restricted by military security protocols and only available to civilians during special public events. Those planning to attend the biennial air show should expect entry queues and bag inspections at the gate.
The 89th Airlift Wing coordinates all government flights from this location and maintains specially equipped aircraft for medical emergencies during travel by high-ranking officials. The wing's personnel undergo specialized security training and service the planes to stricter standards than regular military flights.
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