Lackland AFB Texas Map

About Lackland AFB, Texas

Lackland AFB is a locality in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,785. The population density is 606.3 people per km². Lackland AFB is located at 29.3866°N, 98.6179°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78236.

Lackland AFB unfolds across the rolling, sun-baked terrain of Bexar County, a landscape etched by the persistent Texas sun and the subtle contours of the Edwards Plateau. It lies 7.9 miles west-south-west of San Antonio, TX (from San Antonio, TX: bearing 251°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south of Leon Valley. Here, the scrubby mesquite and hardy grasses form a resilient carpet across the land, interrupted by the occasional stoic live oak, its branches reaching like gnarled fingers toward a sky that often burns a brilliant, cloudless blue. The air itself carries a dry, earthy scent, mingling with the faint, metallic tang of industry and the ever-present hum of distant aircraft. Evenings bring a softening of the light, a painterly wash of rose and gold that settles over the low-slung buildings and the vast, open spaces, lending a fleeting, almost ethereal beauty to the otherwise functional expanse. This broad military installation, Lackland AFB, has become intrinsically linked to the economic pulse of the region, a significant employer and a training ground for generations of service members. Its presence has shaped the development of surrounding communities, drawing a transient population and fostering a unique blend of transient energy and settled local life. The history of the base is woven into the broader narrative of military expansion and technological advancement, a constant evolution that mirrors the changing demands of national defense. While its primary purpose is clear, the land itself retains a quiet dignity, a testament to the enduring spirit of the Texas countryside that cradles it, a place where the pragmatic demands of the present coexist with the echoes of a past that continues to inform its character.

About This Lackland AFB Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lackland AFB, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.3866, -98.6179. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lackland AFB and Bexar County.

Detailed location data for Lackland AFB includes the ZIP code (78236), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Bexar County (San Antonio), and school district assignment (Lackland Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lackland AFB is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.