Gate Information
Barksdale currently operates four gates for admittance onto the base. Three on the main base and one on Barksdale's East Reservation to accommodate east-side residents.
At the end of the Shreveport-Barksdale bridge is the west gate. This is the main gate to the base: Manned by our elite security forces personnel, this gate is the point at which visiting individuals are granted access via a temporary visitor's pass to Barksdale AFB. This gate is manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
At the end of North gate Rd. you will find the Bossier Gate. This is the North gate. This is the easiest way to access the Barksdale Lodging office, for those who are in need of temporary lodging.
Barksdale's East Gate is located off Industrial Dr. on the northeast side of the base. This gate is intended to service those individuals residing in either of the two housing areas located on the east reservation and for those who live the subdivisions to the north of the base.
East (Industrial) Gate will re-open for outbound use. All Commercial vehicles MUST enter and exit through the East Gate during their hours of operation. If encountered at any other base gate they will be turned around and sent to exit through East Gate. Please note that East Gate will be closed on all Federal Holidays and Family Days.
(West) Shreveport Gate Normal Hours:
(North) Bossier City Gate:
- 6:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday - Friday
- 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday
- Closed Sunday
(Industrial) East Gate, East Gate Visitor's Center and search area:
- 05:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday - Friday
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Bodcau Gate:
- 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
- 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Friday - Sunday
For notifications on when gate hours change, you may download the AF Connect App.
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Visitor Centers
West Shreveport Gate Visitor Center Hours:
- 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday- Sunday
Phone Number: 318-456-3580
East Gate Visitor Center Hours:
- 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday- Saturday
NOTE: When Visitor Centers are closed, the west gate will write visitor passes. Please contact 318-456-3587 with any questions.