Gate Status by JBAB Public Affairs

Arnold Gate - Open Normal Ops

jbabpublicaffairs — 2025-10-27 16:53:19 UTC

(Intersection of Malcom X Ave SE and MacDill Blvd SE)

Normal Operating Times:

Open 24/7

South Gate

jbabpublicaffairs — 2025-10-27 16:56:23 UTC

(Intersection of Chappie James Blvd and Overlook Ave SW)

Normal Operating Times:

Monday - Thursday: Inbound and outbound are open from 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday: Inbound and outbound are open from 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Commercial Vehicle Inspection M-F 5 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Closed on all federal holidays.

Firth Sterling Gate

jbabpublicaffairs — 2025-10-27 16:58:16 UTC

(Intersection of Firth Sterling Ave SW and Defense Blvd)

PEDESTRIAN GATE CLOSED OUTSIDE OF NORMAL OPERATING HOURS. TURNSTILES OPEN.

Normal Operating Times:

Monday - Friday: Inbound lanes 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Monday - Friday: Outbound lanes 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 3 - 5 p.m.

Closed on federal holidays and military pass days.

Joint Visitor Center

jbabpublicaffairs — 2025-10-29 15:26:38 UTC

256 McGuire Ave, Washington, D.C. 20032

(202) 284-3555

Normal Operating Times:

Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed on all federal holidays.

South Gate Construction Delays & Vehicle Safety Protocols at JBAB Gates

jbabpublicaffairs — 2026-07-16 20:15:27 UTC

South Gate Renovation & Traffic Delays

South Gate is currently undergoing security & infrastructure renovations. Expect peak-hour delays! Estimated Completion Date is Sept. 1, 2026, please allow extra travel time or use alternate entry/exit points (Arnold Gate or Firth Sterling Gate).

Pop-Up Barrier Safety Request

Security Forces have observed vehicles stopping directly on top of the active-vehicle-barrier systems (pop-up barriers).

Stopping on top of these barriers creates safety hazards, increases the risk of vehicular damage and can delay gate operations during security deployments.

Please DO NOT stop your vehicle on top of the pop-up barriers and ensure your vehicle is either completely clear of the barrier system or has stopped safely before the marked warning lines.

Thank you for your continued patience and vigilance as we work to keep JBAB secure.