SMOKING
Smoking is not permitted within the passenger terminal or on any military or contract flight.
UNIFORM WEAR
Unless otherwise directed by the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, the wear of uniforms on AMC-owned or controlled flights is governed by the services.
PASSENGERS WITH NON-APPARENT HANDICAPS
Passengers with non-apparent handicaps such as hearing impairments, asthma, or pacemakers, should advise Passenger Service agents of this handicap at time of check-in.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Base shuttle bus service is not provided. Personnel on official business (funded orders) may call base transportation at 982-2684. Transportation between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and McChord Passenger Terminal is available from the Fort Lewis/McChord Airporter by calling 1-800-562-7948. Extra or oversize baggage charges may apply.
USO
The USO lounge operates in Bldg. 1183 (adjacent to the Passenger Terminal) from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays (closed on Sundays). The USO can be reached at 253-982-1100.
LODGING
Base Billeting-Evergreen Inn 253-982-5613. Ft. Lewis Lodging 253-964-0211.
SEATTLE-TACOMA (SEA-TAC) GATEWAY
AMC flights now operate out of SEA-TAC International Airport. They can be reached at 253-982-3504. SEA-TAC serves the following locations on a weekly basis: Osan AB, Korea, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Misawa AB, Japan, MCAS Iwakuni, Japan , and Yokota AB, Japan. Note! Space A calls are held 3 hours prior to departure for overseas destinations. All dates and times are subject to change. The AMC counter at SEA-TAC is located on the ticketing level next to Hawaiian Airlines. AMC Customer Service hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7 days a week. Their office is located on the baggage level between baggage carousels 4 and 5. Note! SEATAC sign-ups. E-mail Address: [email protected]
BORDER CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Please ensure you have the required documents prior to space available show times; i.e., passport, visa, immunizations. Seattle Passport Office 206 808 5700 / Tacoma Passport Office 253 471-6124. For foreign clearance guide: www.fcg.pentatgon.mil
SECURITY
AMC terminals follow Transportation Security Administration rules and prohibited lists. Passengers can find the information at www.tsa.gov/.
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