Areas of Base
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Base Information
You are now settling into your home and living amongst the Italians. If you have probably already noticed there are different areas of the base. The following can be used as a reference for what resources are available on base. Click here for Base Map.
Areas of the Base
The base has several distinct areas that are spread out. They are lettered in order by geographic area between Area 1 in Aviano to Area F just outside Aviano. You will typically only go to Area F and Area 1.
Area 1 (Community Center/Medical Center/School)
Includes the DoD school, Community Center, Teen Center, Child Development Center, small Exchange, Library, Education Center, Chapel, Base Pool, and Bowling Center
Area C (Civil Engineering Squadron)
Area C is where the Civil Engineer Squadron is located
Area D (Activities Area)
Area D has sports fields and meeting space to host events. This area is available to rent through Outdoor Recreation
Area E (Contracting Squadron)
Area E is where the Contracting Squadron is located
Area F (Flightline)
Area F is where the flightline is located and where most of the base functions are located
Services on Base
- Military and Family Readiness Center
- Base Exchange
- Bowling Center
- Chapel
- Commissary
- Community Bank
- Education Center
- Family Advocacy
- Fitness Centers
- Golf Course
- ITT
- La Bella Vista (LBV) Club
- Library
- Movie Theater
- Outdoor Recreation
- Base Pool
- The Italian Mensa
- Women. Infants. and Children (WIC)
- Youth Center/CDC/Teen Center
Laundromat (Area F and Area 1): There are 2 laundromats on the base, one on Area F and one on Area 1
Upon Arrival Topics
- First 31 PCS Start
- Transport from the Airport
- Wyvern Welcome & In-Processing
- Travel Allowance
- Codice Fiscale & Soggiorno
- Child & Youth Programs Registration
- School Registration
- Pet Registration
- Driving Overseas
- Buying & Renting a Car
- Vehicle Registration
- Fuel Card
- Medical, Dental & Eye Care
- Mental Health, Family Advocacy, & Health Promotions
- Pregnancy in Italy
- Finding a Home
- Overseas Electricity
- Bills Banks & Exchange Rates
- Areas of Base