Arnold Hall

Address: 2308 Cadet Dr, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

Arnold Hall is the social center for the cadet wing and open to the public except under base restrictions. Named after the first general of the U.S. Air Force, Henry H. “Hap” Arnold, chief of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.

Arnold Hall is located just west of the Cadet Area and houses Arnold Hall Theater, Arnold Hall Ballroom, Richter Lounge Food Court, a coffee shop, meeting rooms, and recreational facilities open to cadets and visitors.

Sijan Hall

Address: 2348 Sijan Dr, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

Sijan Hall was built on the south side of the Cadet Area in 1968, in order to accommodate the expansion of the Cadet Wing to a strength of 4,417 cadets. In a dedication ceremony, on May 31, 1976, it was named after Capt. Lance P. Sijan of the class of 1965. Sijan’s heroism and courage posthumously earned him the first Congressional Medal of Honor granted to an Academy graduate.

Sijan Hall is a seven-story, 625,300 SF structure, and is one of two cadet dormitories housing 1,964 Cadets. Squadrons 24–40 reside here. Dormitory amenities include a barber shop and beauty shop facilities, day spa, laundry room, and a federal credit union with ATM.

Vandenberg Hall

Address: 2360 Vandenberg Dr, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

Vandenberg Hall is the second-largest university dormitory in the country, after the U.S. Naval Academy’s Bancroft Hall. Named in honor of Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, a distinguished commander during World War II and the second Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

Vandenberg Hall was the U.S. Air Force Academy’s first dormitory on the hill, contains 1,320 cadet rooms, and houses Squadrons 1–23. Along with living quarters, it contains a convenience store, post office, barbershops, supply, counseling offices, an outdoor equipment rental, along with rooms for professional activities, and recreational clubs.

Polaris Hall

Address: Polaris Hall, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

Polaris Hall, named for the North Star, is home to the Center for Character and Leadership Development. The CCLD is an inspiring example of the U.S. Air Force Academy’s focus on developing leaders of character for the nation’s Air Force and Space Force.

Crowned with an intricate framework of glass and steel, the 43,000 square feet Polaris Hall features a large, centrally-located lecture hall, state-of-the-art meeting and collaboration rooms, as well as the Honor Board Room.

Mitchell Hall

Address: Mitchell Hall, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

Mitchell Hall, the cadet dining hall, is named in honor of air power pioneer Brig. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell. As one of the largest and most advanced dining facilities in the world, it serves 4,000 cadets in less than 30 minutes!

On weekdays during the academic year, cadets are required to attend breakfast and noon meals, while an optional all-you-can-eat buffet is served for dinner and on weekends. Mandatory noon meals are served family style as hot food items arrive via warming carts within 5 minutes of cadets taking their seats.

Clune Arena

Address: 2169 Field House Dr, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

Rededicated on Dec. 6, 1993, Clune Arena, home of Falcon basketball, is part of one of the most impressive buildings in the country — the Cadet Field House. The Field House is a modern, versatile structure with seemingly endless uses. The $5.6 million building is five stories high and 396 feet by 426 feet — the size of three football fields laid side by side.

The structure is divided into three areas — basketball arena, ice hockey arena and multipurpose area. The three sections have a combined seating capacity of over 9,000. The building provides space for competition in basketball, volleyball, indoor track, wrestling, fencing, gymnastics, lacrosse and ice hockey. Practice facilities are also available for football, basketball, track, soccer, golf and tennis, as well as for intramural events.

Stillman Field

Address: Stillman Field, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

Named for Major General Robert M. Stillman, on Sept. 1, 1954, General Stillman was designated commandant of cadets for the newly activated U.S. Air Force Academy.

Fairchild Hall

Address: 2345 Fairchild Dr, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

Fairchild Hall is the main academic building and where cadets spend the majority of their day. Inside they have access to state-of-the-art labs and classrooms, departmental offices, as well as medical and dental clinics. There’s even a barber shop and several eateries.

Here, faculty and staff are dedicated to developing cadets as officers and scholars. The rigorous curriculum at the U.S. Air Force Academy couples the critical thinking skills of humanities and science education with the applied problem solving disciplines of social sciences and engineering. At Fairchild Hall you can build satellites, study the classics, explore global socio-economics, and even operate jet engines! The academic building is named after the first commander of Air University, Gen. Muir S. Fairchild.

Falcon Stadium

Address: 4900 Stadium Blvd, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

A picturesque setting at the base of the Rampart Range of the Rocky Mountains and boasting some of the grandest pageantry in all of college football, Falcon Stadium is without a doubt one of the premier college football stadiums in America.

Sitting at 6,621 feet above sea level, the thin air has been kind to the Falcons. Falcon Stadium’s elevation is the second-highest of any Division I-A stadium in the nation. The stadium’s current capacity is 39,441.

Falcon Stadium, built in a natural bowl in the foothills, was built in the fall of 1962 at a cost of $3.5 million. Falcon Stadium opened on Sept. 22, 1962, when a then-overflow crowd of 41,350 saw Air Force defeat Colorado State, 24-0. AFA held a formal dedication on Oct. 20, 1962, when Air Force hosted Oregon. The Ducks won the game, 35-20. The stadium was originally built solely for football, but several non-athletic events, such as the Academy’s annual graduation, are conducted there.

Doolittle Hall

Address: 3116 Academy Dr, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

Home for the Association of Graduates. Walk the Heritage Trail and visit the Challenge Bridge, the Memorial Wall, and the Southeast Asia Pavilion. Doolittle Hall’s Gift Shop is open to the public 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Blue & Silver Club

Address: 4900 Stadium Blvd, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

A picturesque setting at the base of the Rampart Range of the Rocky Mountains and boasting some of the grandest pageantry in all of college football, Falcon Stadium is without a doubt one of the premier college football stadiums in America.

Sitting at 6,621 feet above sea level, the thin air has been kind to the Falcons. Falcon Stadium’s elevation is the second-highest of any Division I-A stadium in the nation. The stadium’s current capacity is 39,441.

Falcon Stadium, built in a natural bowl in the foothills, was built in the fall of 1962 at a cost of $3.5 million. Falcon Stadium opened on Sept. 22, 1962, when a then-overflow crowd of 41,350 saw Air Force defeat Colorado State, 24-0. AFA held a formal dedication on Oct. 20, 1962, when Air Force hosted Oregon. The Ducks won the game, 35-20. The stadium was originally built solely for football, but several non-athletic events, such as the Academy’s annual graduation, are conducted there.

Barry Goldwater Visitors Center

Address: 2346 Academy Dr, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

The Visitor Center is the proud gateway for the one million annual visitors to our distinctive campus. Since we first opened our doors in June 1986, our 31,600 square foot sprawling facility has been the home to engaging exhibits, a movie theater, a gift shop, and a friendly staff who can help you plan your visit.

Our parking lot has ample free parking, wheelchairs are provided for those with limited mobility for building use only and cannot be taken outside the Visitor Center, and restroom facilities with diaper changing stations are located next to the entrance.

North Gate

Address: Interstate 25 – Exit 156

When entering the gate, have all vehicle occupants’ identification ready for presentation. Valid forms of photo identification include a driver’s license. Expired IDs will not be accepted. No one under the age of 18 is required to present a form of identification unless they are the driver.

South Gate

Address: Interstate 25 – Exit 150

When entering the gate, have all vehicle occupants’ identification ready for presentation. Valid forms of photo identification include a driver’s license. Expired IDs will not be accepted. No one under the age of 18 is required to present a form of identification unless they are the driver.

Davis Airfield

Address: 9211 Talon Dr, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

Powered flight operations began at the U.S. Air Force Academy Airfield in the summer of 1974. In November, 2019, the Academy dedicated the airfield in honor of the barrier-breaking career of Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr., a Tuskegee Airman and World War II pilot. Today, The Davis Airfield at the Academy is one of the busiest airfields in the entire world.

The men and women undergo four years of intense academic, military, and physical training. As part of that mission, the Academy’s Airmanship Programs are designed to expose, motivate and challenge cadets to become successful leaders in the world’s greatest Air Force.

Cadet Field House

Address: Cadet Field House, 2169 Field House Dr, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

The Cadet Field House is considered one of the top athletic facilities in the country. This multi–purpose facility, built in 1968, houses the indoor track, basketball arena, and ice hockey rink for intercollegiate sports. The indoor track area, which can seat 1,000 fans in an elevated seating area, is at the second-highest elevation of any track in the nation.

Core Values Ramp

Address: Located between Vandenberg Hall and Fairchild Hall

The “Core Values Ramp” (formerly known as the “Bring Me Men Ramp”) leads down from the main Terrazzo level toward the parade field. On in-processing day, new cadets arrive at the base of the ramp and start their transition into military and academy life by ascending the ramp to the Terrazzo.

Jacks Valley

Address: Located in the North East portion of the U.S. Air Force Academy adjacent to North Gate

The second part of basic cadet training takes place at Jacks Valley. The march out to the 3,300 acre training complex, a time honored tradition, includes senior leadership, faculty, as well as graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Planetarium

Address: 2120 Cadet Dr, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

We offer a diverse range of full-dome and IMAX films, live talks and educational events using our state-of-the-art 8K projection technology and immersive surround sound.

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Planetarium enhances our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) outreach and cadet education mission through public shows, field trips, and cadet classes.