As an active duty/Guard/Reserve member, how long can I sponsor a visitor on base?
If a visitor is from within the local area, you can sponsor for up to but not exceed two days. If the visitor is from out of the local area you can sponsor up to but not exceed 10 days.
As an active duty/Guard/Reserve member, how many visitors can I sponsor on base?
Each eligible ID card holder can sponsor up to five visitors per day.
I have a contractor or vendor coming on base to work for up to five days. How do I get them a pass?
Military members can either meet vendors at the West Gate off of George Washington Blvd, Building 61, or you can go to the Visitor Control Center SharePoint Site and submit a "1-5 day contractor/vendor request." Follow all directions and fill out request completely. Inform contractor/vendor to have current vehicle registration, insurance card, and driver's license and pick up pass at the West Gate.
I have a contractor or vendor requiring access to perform work at my house?
All contractor's and vendor's will have to be sponsored through the West Gate, Building 61, off George Washington Blvd to gain access to base housing.
I have a military installation decal on my car and want to obtain a new one.
McConnell Air Force Base no longer issues decals and to gain access to the base you must have a current ID Card. Anyone with a decal on a car issued from McConnell is asked to remove it and turn it into the VCC at the East gate entrance, off of Rock Road and Kansas Street.
I have a visitor coming to meet me for lunch, how do I get them a pass?
All McConnell AFB military members can go to the Visitor Control Center SharePoint site and scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the "1-10 day Visitor Pass Request." Follow directions and fill out request completely. Let visitor know that they will pick up the pass at the Visitor Control Center off of Rock Road, outside the East gate entrance on Kansas Street. Guests should have current vehicle registration, insurance card, and driver's license.
I live in the dorms, how do I get my friend on base?
Dorm residents may sponsor friends on base with a 12-hour pass, and is not to exceed midnight. If a visitor is staying at the Air Capital Inn, obtain a pass for up to but not to exceed 10 days. Guests should have current vehicle registration, insurance card, and driver's license.
I live in the dorms, how do I sponsor my parents on base?
Family members will have to provide current vehicle registration, insurance card, and driver's license and the member will sponsor them at the Visitor Control Center at the East Gate entrance.
I’m a military member and my driver’s license is about to expire. What do I need to do?
The military member should call the Visitor Control Center at (316) 759-4712, and determine if the state of issue has an automatic military extension or if an extension will need to be applied for. Each state is different and the VCC can look this up and provide current information. The VCC can also check to see if the extension is good for dependants.
I’m a retired military member or dependant of a retired military member and can’t get around due to medical issues. How can I get a pass for my dependent or friend to be able to pick up medicine at the clinic or shop at the commissary for me?
A Medical Request form can be filled out by the retired military member and or dependant of a retired military member at the Visitor Control Center. Some documentation required with the Medical Request is a doctor's letter stating the condition of the member and power of attorney letter in more severe conditions.
I’m deploying and I need to have a family member or friend help my spouse, what can I do?
All McConnell AFB military members can go to the Visitor Control Center SharePoint Site and scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the "1-30, 31-180 day Extended Pass Request." Follow directions and fill out request completely.
This form should be routed through first sergeants and the housing office manager for approval prior to sending to the Visitor Control Center. The VCC has five business days to process requests for approval. When approved, inform the visitor to pick up a pass at the VCC off of Rock Road, outside the East gate entrance on Kansas Street. Guests should have current vehicle registration, insurance card, and driver's license.
I’m driving on base and bringing a guest with me. Do I need a pass for my guest?
Passes are not required for guests if the driver has a valid ID card. The guests valid state issued driver's license or ID card will be required.
I’m retiring and need to get my guests on base for a ceremony. What do I do?
All McConnell AFB military members with a guest list of six or more can go to the Visitor Control Center SharePoint Site and scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Special Event Request. Follow directions and fill out request completely. Each visitor should be informed to pick up their pass at the East gate entrance and to inform the Gate Guard they are here for a retirement for the member retiring. Guests should have current vehicle registration, insurance card, and driver's license. If, your guest list is five or less, fill out a "1-10 Day Visitor Request and submit." The only difference is they will have their guests pick up the pass at the Visitor Control Center not at the gate.
I’m thinking about having a wedding and reception on base, how do I get a pass for all my guests?
Large group requests should be worked through the 22nd Force Support Squadron, (316) 759-6002. The squadron should be able assist with events and will work with the Visitor Control Center to create a Special Event request.
My military ID card has expired, what do I do?
To obtain a new card, an appointment can be made through the RAPIDS appointment scheduler at https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil . Call the military personnel section at (316) 759-3737 after scheduling your appointment and ensure proper documentation requirements.
My parents live in a state that doesn’t require carrying a vehicle registration with the vehicle; it is on the vehicle sticker. What do they do when driving on base?
Due to regulations and federal guidelines, all vehicles permitted on military installations must have current vehicle registration and vehicle insurance card. The visitor can still receive a pass, but won't be able to drive the vehicle on base.
My spouse is deployed and I’m having a family member or friend come help me, how do I get them a pass?
Dependants must stop by the Visitor Control Center and pick up a paper Extended Pass Request. The security clerk will instruct on how the form must be filled out. When the dependant is done filling out the request they will wet sign the request and submit it to the VCC.
The VCC has five business days to process the request. When approved, let visitor know that they will pick up the pass at the VCC outside the East Gate on Kansas Street. Guests should have current vehicle registration, insurance card, and driver's license.
What do I do if I’m driving a rental car on base?
Rental agreements must be presented when accessing base.
The rental agreement will show if rental insurance has been accepted or declined. If declined, a company insurance card or private insurance card with driver license must be presented.
What do I have to do if I'm driving a company vehicle on base?
All company vehicles will have to be inspected at the West Gate Contractor Vehicle Inspection (CVI) and proof of current vehicle registration, insurance card, and driver's license must be presented.