Base Exchange availability/hours
Volk Field has a small AAFES BX, dry cleaning, and hair cuts are available at Volk Field base exchange. Exchange hours are 0900-1500 M-F, closed weekends, but may be extended and/or vary with exercises. Phone 608-427-1274.
Can I get a military hop from Volk Field?
Volk Field does not have base assigned aircraft, therefore does not arrange military hops. The 128 Air Refueling Wing located in Milwaukee WI has a military hop program. Their flight information number is: 414-944-8504.
Does Volk Field have a Commissary available?
- Volk field itself does not have a commissary, but there is one available (as well as a larger PX) at Fort McCoy in nearby Tomah WI.
Fort McCoy Commissary: Building 1537. Open Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Early Bird/Self Check out open Tues.-Sat. 9-10 a.m. Call 608-388-3542/3543. Fort McCoy Main Exchange: Building 1538. Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. ATM located inside. Call 608-269-5574, Ext. 101 or 608-388-4343. Open Wed., Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Does Volk Field have base transportation?
Volk Field does not have public transportation. Military vehicles are provided to military/exercise personnel for official use only. There are rental car, taxi, and limousine services off base in nearby communities, but be aware that these may be very limited after business hours particularly if there have been no pre-arrangements made with those individual companies/businesses.
Avis 800-557-6689/781-7700
Enterprise 800-261-7331/374-2012
National 608-781-5678
Arnies 608-427-3587
Classic Limo 800-300-7595/608-356-7595
Ace Cab Tomah 608-372-2345
Does Volk field have military lodging available?
Volk Field has no space available lodging. Lodging is for official business/duty only. There are hotels in nearby communities such as Tomah, Mauston, New Lisbon, etc. You may find the links for local communities, military lodging and campgrounds on the Volk Field Home page and/or Resources page helpful.
I am a civilian pilot - can I fly into Volk field?
Volk field (VOK) is a military airfield. It is used for official military business only, and PPR (prior permission/PPR number) is required. For military/pilots in civilian aircraft, Civil Air Patrol, etc. traveling for official business please refer to the IFR Supplement and contact base operations to obtain a PPR number, and in addition, if civil aircraft obtain, complete, and submit Forms - DD Form 2400 Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance, DD Form 2401 Civil Aircraft Landing Permit, and DD Form 2402 Civil Aircraft Hold Harmless Agreement.
ID Cards?
Volk Field no longer issues ID cards. ID cards can be obtained from Fort McCoy in nearby Tomah WI - The Fort McCoy Personnel Services Branch can issue ID cards for members of all branches of the service: active, reserve, guard, retirees and dependents. ID cards are issued in Building 2187 from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call (608) 388-4563 prior to visiting to verify hours, or the Department of Military Affairs Headquarters located in Madison WI.
Military Aircraft Noise Complaint?
Please phone (608)-427-1445 and be prepared to give your name, address, telephone number, as well as additional details/information such as number and type of aircraft (or description) date, time, location, and additional information as required.
What is the Dining facility/meal availability?
Volk Field dining facility is not available on a daily basis. Hours of operation are dependent upon unit users and/or exercises.