Where is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) and what does the local community have to offer?
WPAFB is located near Dayton, Ohio, the birthplace of aviation. Wright-Patterson employees may choose to live in either a rural area or an urban or suburban neighborhood. Dayton area residents have access to a variety of school systems; many colleges and universities; fine and performing arts; college and professional sports events; museums, such as the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Museum; and many other activities. The Dayton area’s close proximity to Cincinnati, Ohio (50 miles), the state capitol, Columbus, Ohio (60 miles), and Indianapolis, Indiana (100 miles), provides its residents with many options for travel and entertainment. Visit Dayton’s tourist guide at ActiveDayton for more information.