Flying to Killeen-Fort Hood, Texas
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) serves Fort Cavazos — the world's largest active US Army post — and Central Texas. FareOptic compares American and Southwest for GRK fares, plus Austin-Bergstrom (AUS, 75 miles south) for more options.
Flights to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)
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Why Visit Killeen-Fort Hood?
The world's largest active US Army post just renamed for the first Latino four-star general, Magnolia Market at the Silos one hour north, Austin's live music one hour south, and Texas Hill Country wineries and granite domes within two hours
Fort Cavazos (Fort Hood) and the 1st Cavalry Division Museum -- the World's Largest Active US Army Post at 214,000 Acres, Home to the 1st Cavalry Division and the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, and a Military History Museum Covering 130 Years of the 'First Team'
The Fort That Trained More US Soldiers for Iraq and Afghanistan Than Any Other Installation in the Army -- 47,000 Active Duty Soldiers, 8,500 Department of Defense Civilians, and a 214,000-Acre Post With Its Own Hospital, Schools, Airport, and the Headquarters of the 1st Cavalry Division (the Only Active Cavalry Division in the US Army)Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood -- renamed October 2023 in honor of General Richard E. Cavazos, the first Mexican-American four-star general in US Army history; Killeen, TX -- established 1942; 214,000 acres [334 square miles]; 47,000 active-duty soldiers plus 30,000 family members and 8,500 DoD civilians; the largest active US Army installation in the world by personnel; home to the 1st Cavalry Division ['The First Team,' the only active cavalry division in the US Army, based at Fort Hood since 1971], the 3rd Cavalry Regiment ['The Brave Rifles'], and the 13th Sustainment Command) was established during WWII for tank destroyer training, and has served as the primary ground combat training center for the continental US for 80 years. The 1st Cavalry Division Museum (Building 2218, Hood Road, Fort Cavazos -- free admission; open Mon-Fri; may require visitor vehicle registration at the main gate) is one of the best military history museums in Texas, covering the 1st Cavalry Division's history from 1921 through current operations: WWI and WWII (the Division fought in the Pacific Theater, landing in the Philippines in 1945 and being the first Allied unit to enter Tokyo in August 1945), Korea (the Division fought at the Pusan Perimeter, the Inchon landing, and the breakout from the Chosin Reservoir), Vietnam (the Division deployed to Vietnam in 1965, becoming the first airmobile division in US Army history at the Battle of Ia Drang Valley [November 1965 -- the first major engagement between US Army units and North Vietnamese regulars, depicted in the film 'We Were Soldiers' (2002)]), and post-Vietnam (multiple Iraq and Afghanistan deployments, including leading the drive to Baghdad in 2003). The museum includes M1 Abrams tanks, UH-1 Huey helicopters, and period equipment on static display. Visitors to the museum must register at the visitor control center (Building 2528, Rancier Avenue gate) with valid ID (REAL ID-compliant driver's license or passport for non-military visitors).
The Renaming From Fort Hood to Fort Cavazos -- the 2021 Naming Commission That Changed 9 Army Installations Named for Confederate Officers, and Who General Richard Cavazos Was
Fort Hood was renamed Fort Cavazos on October 27, 2023, under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021, which directed the Department of Defense to rename all military installations named for Confederate officers. Fort Hood was named for General John Bell Hood (1831-1879), a Confederate general who commanded the Army of Tennessee in 1864. The Naming Commission (established by the 2021 NDAA) selected Richard Edward Cavazos (1929-1996, born in Kingsville, Texas) as the honoree for the renamed installation. Cavazos' military career: (1) Korean War (2nd Lieutenant Cavazos led a bayonet charge against Chinese positions at Pork Chop Hill in June 1953, capturing an objective and holding it against counterattacks; he received the Distinguished Service Cross [second-highest US military decoration] for the action); (2) Vietnam War (Colonel Cavazos commanded the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry at Fort Benning and deployed to Vietnam, where he received a second Distinguished Service Cross for combat leadership); (3) flag officer career (Cavazos was promoted to brigadier general in 1976, major general in 1977, lieutenant general in 1980, and general [4 stars] in 1982 -- the first Mexican-American officer in US Army history to reach four-star rank; he commanded Forces Command [FORSCOM] from 1982 to 1984, the highest-ranking position in the continental US Army). Cavazos retired in 1984 and died on October 29, 2016, in San Antonio at age 87.
Waco -- 65 Miles North on I-35, Magnolia Market at the Silos by Chip and Joanna Gaines, Baylor University, the Dr Pepper Museum, and the Suspension Bridge That Served as the Model for the Brooklyn Bridge
The 2.5-Acre Outdoor Marketplace in the Two 1879 Grain Silos That Chip and Joanna Gaines From HGTV's Fixer Upper Converted Into a Home Decor and Food Destination Drawing 1 Million Visitors Per Year to a City That Had the Highest Murder Rate in Texas in the 1990s -- and the Texas Ranger Museum That Tells the Story of How the Rangers Cleaned It UpWaco, Texas (population 140,000; McLennan County seat; 65 miles north of Killeen-Fort Hood on I-35; approximately 1 hour drive) has become one of the most-visited cities in Texas primarily because of: (1) Magnolia Market at the Silos (601 Webster Avenue, Waco -- opened 2015 by Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV's Fixer Upper [2013-2018, the most-watched HGTV show of all time]; a 2.5-acre outdoor marketplace in two 1879 grain silos [Waco's last remaining grain elevator complex] converted to a home goods store, vendor village, food trucks, gardens, and silos lawn; approximately 1 million visitors per year, making Magnolia at the Silos the most-visited tourist attraction in Texas in some years; admission free to the grounds; Magnolia Table [flagship restaurant, 2.5 miles north at 2132 S 15th Street -- closed Sundays, breakfast and lunch, wait times 30-120 minutes]); (2) Baylor University (One Bear Place, Waco -- founded 1845, the world's largest Baptist university [17,000 students]; Big 12 Conference; the McLane Stadium [on the Brazos River, opened 2014, 45,000 capacity] is one of the most architecturally distinctive college stadiums in Texas; the Armstrong Browning Library on campus holds the largest Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning collection in the world and features the 62 stained glass windows depicting the Brownings' love story); (3) the Dr Pepper Museum (300 S 5th Street, Waco -- admission $12; the original 1906 Artesian Manufacturing & Bottling Company building where Dr Pepper [invented in Waco in 1885 by pharmacist Charles Alderton] was first bottled commercially; exhibits on carbonation history, soda fountain culture, and the Dr Pepper brand; a working soda fountain in the building serves unique Dr Pepper combinations); and (4) Waco Mammoth National Monument (6220 Steinbeck Bend Drive -- 16 Columbian mammoth skeletons found in-situ in a dry ravine, the nation's only recorded evidence of a nursery herd of Pleistocene mammoths; free NPS site; ranger-led tours).
The 1993 Branch Davidian Siege -- the 51-Day Federal Standoff Outside Waco That Killed 86 People and Inspired the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing, and Why the Waco Siege Remains the Most Consequential Government-Citizen Confrontation in Post-WWII US History
The Waco Siege (February 28 to April 19, 1993) was a 51-day standoff between US federal agents (ATF and FBI) and the Branch Davidians, a millennial Christian group led by David Koresh (Vernon Wayne Howell, 1959-1993) at the Mount Carmel Center compound 10 miles northeast of Waco. The initial ATF raid (February 28) to serve a weapons warrant resulted in a gunfight that killed 4 ATF agents and 6 Branch Davidians; the FBI then surrounded the compound for 51 days. On April 19, the FBI inserted CS gas (tear gas) into the compound; a fire began (disputed whether ignited by the FBI's tank operations or by Branch Davidians) and the compound burned, killing 76 people including David Koresh and 25 children. The Waco Siege's consequences: (1) it became a defining grievance in the militia and anti-government movements of the 1990s; Timothy McVeigh visited the site and the Oklahoma City bombing (April 19, 1995 -- 168 killed, the deadliest domestic terrorist attack in US history before 9/11) was specifically timed to the second anniversary of the Waco fire; (2) Congressional hearings in 1993 and 1995 criticized the ATF and FBI's handling of the siege, leading to significant reforms in federal law enforcement protocols for similar situations. The Branch Davidian site (10 miles northeast of Waco -- now maintained by a small Branch Davidian remnant group; memorial on the site) is open to visitors. The Waco Tribune-Herald's investigation 'The Sinful Messiah' [published February 27, 1993] triggered the ATF's decision to move on the compound; the timing of the print publication is considered a contributing factor in the siege's initiation.
Austin -- 75 Miles South of Killeen on I-35, the Texas State Capitol, 6th Street Live Music District, University of Texas, and the Fastest-Growing Major City in the United States
The Live Music Capital of the World With 250+ Music Venues, the Texas State Capitol (the Largest State Capitol Building by Floor Area in the US, Taller Than the US Capitol), Barton Springs Pool (a Natural 68°F Spring-Fed Pool Open Year-Round), and a Tech Industry That Has Made Austin a Top-Five US City for Venture Capital InvestmentAustin, Texas (population 980,000 city, 2.4 million metro; Travis County seat and Texas state capital; 75 miles south of Killeen-Fort Hood on I-35, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes drive) is the dominant cultural and economic center of Central Texas and the closest major metropolitan area to Fort Cavazos. Austin's primary attractions: (1) the Texas State Capitol (1100 Congress Avenue -- completed 1888; the largest state capitol building by floor area [360,000 sq ft] in the United States; 309 feet tall [14 feet taller than the US Capitol]; constructed of Sunset Red granite from Marble Falls, TX; free guided tours daily; the rotunda dome interior view is one of the finest in any US public building); (2) 6th Street Entertainment District (East 6th Street and Rainey Street -- 'The Live Music Capital of the World' [Austin's official city motto, adopted 1991]; 250+ live music venues in the city; 6th Street historic district has 20+ bars and venues in a 3-block stretch; Stubb's Amphitheater [801 Red River Street, 5,000 capacity outdoor venue, Stevie Ray Vaughan discovered here], ACL Live at the Moody Center [Austin City Limits recording studio, 2,750 capacity]); (3) Barton Springs Pool (2201 Barton Springs Road, Zilker Park -- a natural spring-fed swimming pool 1,000 feet long maintained at a constant 68°F by Barton Springs, open year-round; admission $9; one of Austin's most beloved institutions since 1917); and (4) University of Texas at Austin (110 Inner Campus Drive -- flagship Texas university, 50,000 students; Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium [100,119 capacity, 8th-largest stadium in the US]; the Blanton Museum of Art [free with student ID, $12 public]; the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum [2313 Red River Street, free, 44 million pages of LBJ documents]).
Austin's Tech Boom -- How Austin Became the Second Silicon Valley, the Companies That Relocated From California, and What the Growth Has Done to Texas' Most Liberal City
Austin's technology industry transformation (approximately 2015-) is one of the most rapid economic shifts in any US city in the past 30 years. From 2018 to 2024, Austin became: (1) the top US metro for corporate relocations (Tesla relocated its global headquarters from Palo Alto to Austin in December 2021; Oracle relocated its headquarters from Redwood City to Austin in December 2020; Hewlett Packard Enterprise relocated from San Jose to Spring, TX [Houston metro] in 2021; SpaceX has major Starbase construction operations in South Texas; Tesla's Gigafactory Texas in Austin [52 million sq ft, opened 2022, 20,000 employees] is the largest electric vehicle factory in the Western Hemisphere); (2) a top-five US city for venture capital investment (Austin attracted $6+ billion in VC investment in 2021, ranking fifth nationally behind SF Bay Area, New York, Boston, and LA; the VC influx funded companies including WP Engine, HomeAway [acquired by Expedia], Dell Technologies [headquartered in Round Rock, 20 miles north], and dozens of unicorns); and (3) a doubled population (Austin metro grew from 1.2 million in 2010 to 2.4 million in 2024 -- the fastest-growing major metro in the US for 10 of the past 15 years). The consequences: median home price in Austin went from $200,000 in 2015 to $550,000 in 2024 (briefly hitting $625,000 in 2022 before a correction); Austin has experienced more housing construction than any major US city in percentage terms since 2020, with 40,000+ units permitted in 2022 alone.
Stillhouse Hollow Lake and Outdoor Recreation Near Killeen -- the 6,430-Acre US Army Corps of Engineers Lake 8 Miles Southwest of Killeen, Belton Lake 15 Miles North, and the Texas Hill Country Day Trips to Fredericksburg and Enchanted Rock
Two US Army Corps of Engineers Reservoirs Within 20 Miles of Killeen Providing Boating, Fishing, and Swimming for Fort Cavazos Military Families, the Wildflower Corridor of US-290 to Fredericksburg in March-April, and Enchanted Rock State Natural Area (the Second-Largest Exposed Granite Dome in the US)The Killeen-Fort Hood area is surrounded by Central Texas outdoor recreation: (1) Stillhouse Hollow Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 8 miles southwest of Killeen on FM 1670; 6,430 surface acres, 58 miles of shoreline; boat ramps, marinas, campgrounds [$20-30/night]; largemouth bass, catfish, striped bass, and white bass fishing; swimming beaches at Chalk Ridge Falls Park [also has a small waterfall on the Lampasas River]; free day use at most areas, $5-8 at some beaches); (2) Belton Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 15 miles north of Killeen; 12,300 surface acres [twice the size of Stillhouse Hollow]; boat ramps, campgrounds, swimming; Temple Lake Park and Live Oak Ridge Park provide the best swimming access; striped bass and largemouth bass fishing); (3) the Texas Hill Country (Fredericksburg [70 miles southwest on US-190 and US-290 -- the German-immigrant hill country wine region, 50+ wineries, Marktplatz [Main Street shops and biergartens], the National Museum of the Pacific War (formerly the Admiral Nimitz Museum) -- the most comprehensive WWII Pacific Theater museum in the US, in the hometown of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz; admission $20]; and (4) Enchanted Rock State Natural Area [Fredericksburg area, 16 miles north on Ranch Road 965 -- a 1,825-acre pink granite batholithic dome, the second-largest exposed granite dome in the US after Stone Mountain, GA; 640-foot rise above the surrounding terrain; 11 miles of trails including the Summit Trail (0.6 mile, moderate); Comanche and Tonkawa ceremonial site; tafoni 'fairy holes' in the granite from ancient erosional processes; admission $8/person; book timed entry permits in advance at tpwd.texas.gov]).
Central Texas Geology -- Why Killeen and the Hill Country Are Built on Ancient Precambrian Granite, and How the Edwards Plateau That Underlies Fort Cavazos Is Different From the Blackland Prairie That Makes Dallas' Soil Black and Fort Worth's Soil White
The Killeen-Fort Hood area sits at the geological boundary between two major Texas geological provinces: (1) the Eastern Cross Timbers (a post-oak savanna on sandy Woodbine sandstone loam soils, running north-south through Killeen and dividing the Grand Prairie from the Western Cross Timbers) and (2) the Edwards Plateau (the limestone karst plateau that begins west of Killeen and extends to the Pecos River -- the geological 'Hill Country,' characterized by thin, rocky limestone soils, cedar brakes [Ashe juniper], and the spring-fed rivers [Colorado, Llano, Pedernales, Guadalupe, Medina] that carve through the limestone to create the Hill Country's scenic canyons). Fort Cavazos (214,000 acres) spans this geological boundary, with the eastern portion on sandy Post Oak soils and the western training ranges on Edwards Plateau limestone. The granite exposures at Enchanted Rock and the Llano Uplift (centered on Mason and Llano counties, 80 miles southwest of Killeen) are the surface exposures of the Precambrian basement rock (approximately 1.1 billion years old) that underlies all of Texas beneath the Cretaceous limestone and Permian formations. The Llano Uplift's Precambrian granite is the same age as the Black Hills granite (1.0-1.2 billion years) and formed in the same Grenville Mountain-building event that once connected the supercontinent Laurentia's interior.
How to Find Cheap Flights to Killeen-Fort Hood TX
Compare GRK Fares vs. Austin AUS -- AUS Is 75 Miles South With Far More Options
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS, 75 miles south) has significantly more airline service and often lower fares than Killeen-Fort Hood Regional (GRK). Compare both airports before booking. If AUS fares are more than $60 cheaper (saving on rental car costs the same distance driven), AUS is usually the better choice. For direct military family travel where the destination is Fort Cavazos itself, GRK's proximity (10 minutes) often justifies slightly higher fares.
GRK's Primary Commercial Carrier Is American Airlines on DFW -- Book Early for Best DFW-GRK Fares
American Airlines' DFW-GRK nonstop is the most reliable commercial service at Killeen-Fort Hood Regional. The route has limited frequency (1-2 flights per day), which means fares rise quickly as seats fill. Southwest also serves GRK but does not distribute fares through Google Flights or Expedia — always check Southwest.com directly for HOU-GRK and DAL-GRK fares.
Waco and Austin Make Excellent Day Trips -- No Need to Stay in Killeen for Either
Waco (65 miles north, 1 hour) and Austin (75 miles south, 1h 15m) are both excellent day trips from the Killeen-Fort Hood area. Waco's Magnolia at the Silos, Baylor, and Dr Pepper Museum take 4-6 hours. Austin's Capitol, 6th Street, and Barton Springs take 6-8 hours. Both can be done in a single full day with a rental car from GRK.
Fort Cavazos Gate Visitor Passes Require Advance Planning -- Non-Military Visitors Need a Background Check
Non-military visitors to Fort Cavazos must obtain a visitor pass at the visitor control center (Building 2528, Rancier Avenue gate) with valid government-issued ID and a background check. Passes for the 1st Cavalry Division Museum require vehicle registration and a valid driver's license. Plan for 20-30 minutes at the gate. Accompanying military sponsors can expedite the process.
Airlines Flying to Killeen-Fort Hood (GRK)
American Airlines
DFW Nonstop to GRK -- American's Dallas Hub Is the Primary Gateway to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, With Regional Jet Service via SkyWest and EnvoyAmerican Airlines is the primary commercial carrier serving Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK), operating nonstop service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) via regional jet partners (SkyWest and Envoy Air). The DFW-GRK route is the most-traveled commercial service at GRK and provides access to American's full domestic and international network. Additional connecting service from CLT (Charlotte) and ORD (Chicago O'Hare) provides East Coast and Midwest access through American's hubs.
Key Routes
DFW to GRK (1h nonstop; CLT to GRK (via DFW; ORD to GRK (via DFW; PHX to GRK (via DFW; LAX to GRK (via DFW; MIA to GRK (via DFW or CLT; JFK to GRK (via DFW or CLT
Southwest Airlines
HOU, DAL, DEN, and LAS Connections to GRK -- Southwest's Texas and Mountain West Network to the Killeen-Fort Hood AreaSouthwest Airlines serves Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) from Houston Hobby (HOU), Dallas Love Field (DAL), Denver (DEN), and other Southwest destinations, providing budget-friendly alternatives to American's DFW monopoly. Southwest's GRK routes connect the military community to major Texas cities (Houston for VA medical and family connections) and western US destinations. Southwest's two free bags and no change-fee model makes it particularly useful for military families traveling with gear.
Key Routes
HOU to GRK (1h nonstop; DAL to GRK (1h nonstop; DEN to GRK (2h 30m nonstop; LAS to GRK (2h 45m nonstop; other Southwest destinations via connecting hubs; check Southwest.com for current GRK schedule (not on third-party sites)
Delta Air Lines
ATL Hub Connection to GRK -- Delta's Southeast Network Access to Killeen-Fort Hood for East Coast and International TravelersDelta Air Lines provides connecting service to Killeen-Fort Hood (GRK) through its Atlanta (ATL) hub, serving the Southeast, East Coast, and international travelers connecting to the Fort Cavazos area. ATL-GRK is the primary connection for families visiting service members from the southeastern United States, particularly from Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Delta's GRK service typically involves a connection at ATL or DFW.
Key Routes
ATL to GRK (via ATL-DFW or ATL-AUS connecting; DTW to GRK (via ATL; JFK to GRK (via ATL or DFW; MCO to GRK (via ATL; BOS to GRK (via ATL
Austin-Bergstrom Alternative
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) Is 75 Miles South and Has More Nonstop Destinations -- Many GRK Travelers Use AUS for Greater Airline Choice and Lower FaresAustin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is 75 miles south of Killeen-Fort Hood on I-35 (approximately 1 hour drive). AUS has significantly more airline service, more nonstop destinations, and often lower fares than GRK, including Southwest, Delta, United, American, Alaska, JetBlue, Frontier, and Allegiant. Military families and visitors to the Fort Cavazos area frequently compare GRK fares vs. AUS fares and choose AUS when the fare savings exceed the cost of the additional 75-mile drive.
Key Routes
AUS has nonstop service from: LAX, SFO, SEA, DEN, ORD, DFW, CLT, ATL, JFK, BOS, EWR, MCO, MIA, and 20+ additional domestic destinations not served from GRK; rental car from AUS to Killeen: $30-50/day plus 1h drive; compare total cost before booking GRK
Things to Do in Killeen-Fort Hood and Central Texas
Essential Info for Your Killeen-Fort Hood Trip
Region
Killeen, Bell County, Texas. Population ~160,000 city. Fort Cavazos (Fort Hood) is the area's dominant employer with 47,000 active-duty soldiers. Adjacent cities: Temple (30 miles north, hospital hub) and Waco (65 miles north). Austin is 75 miles south.
Airport
GRK -- Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (Robert Gray Army Airfield), 10 miles west of Killeen. American (DFW nonstop), Southwest (HOU, DAL, DEN). Alternative: Austin AUS (75 mi south) with far more airlines and routes.
Currency
USD -- US Dollar
Time Zone
CST (UTC-6) / CDT (UTC-5) in summer -- Central Time, same as Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Chicago
Fort Cavazos Access
Non-military visitors: visitor pass required at Building 2528 (Rancier Avenue gate). Bring valid government-issued photo ID and vehicle registration. Background check performed on-site (20-30 min). Military sponsor can expedite. 1st Cavalry Division Museum accessible with visitor pass.
Day Trip Distances
Waco: 65 mi north, 1h (Magnolia, Dr Pepper Museum, Baylor). Austin: 75 mi south, 1h 15m (Capitol, 6th Street, UT). Fredericksburg: 70 mi SW, 1h 15m (wine road, Pacific War Museum). Enchanted Rock: 85 mi SW, 1h 30m. Stillhouse Lake: 8 mi SW, 15 min.
Best Season
Spring (March-May): wildflowers on US-290, mild temps (65-80°F), best hill country wine touring. Fall (Oct-Nov): cooler, less crowded. Summer (June-Aug): very hot (95-105°F), lake season, outdoor events. Winter: mild (45-65°F), rarely freezes; Waco and Austin year-round.
Emergency Number
911 (civilian); Fort Cavazos Military Police: (254) 287-4001
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Frequently Asked Questions on Flights to Killeen-Fort Hood TX
Airport info, Fort Cavazos visitor access, Waco day trips, and Central Texas travel planning
What airport serves Killeen-Fort Hood Texas?
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (IATA: GRK, also called Robert Gray Army Airfield) serves the Fort Cavazos/Killeen area, 10 miles west of downtown Killeen. American Airlines (DFW nonstop) and Southwest Airlines (HOU, DAL, DEN) are the primary carriers. Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS, 75 miles south) has significantly more flights and destinations and is frequently used by Fort Cavazos visitors.
What is Fort Hood called now?
Fort Hood was renamed Fort Cavazos on October 27, 2023, honoring General Richard E. Cavazos — the first Mexican-American four-star general in US Army history. The renaming occurred under the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which directed the DoD to rename all installations named for Confederate officers. Fort Hood had been named for Confederate General John Bell Hood.
How far is Waco from Killeen-Fort Hood?
Waco is approximately 65 miles north of Killeen-Fort Hood on I-35 — about 1 hour by car. Magnolia Market at the Silos (601 Webster Ave) is the primary tourist destination. The Waco Mammoth National Monument, Dr Pepper Museum, and Baylor University are all within 5 miles of Magnolia. Plan 4-6 hours for a Waco day trip.
How do non-military visitors access Fort Cavazos (Fort Hood)?
Non-military visitors must obtain a visitor pass at the visitor control center (Building 2528, Rancier Avenue gate, Killeen, TX). Required: valid government-issued ID (REAL ID-compliant driver's license or US passport) and a vehicle registration. A background check is performed. Allow 20-30 minutes at the gate. Military sponsors (active duty or ID card holders) can escort guests and expedite the process. The 1st Cavalry Division Museum (Building 2218) is accessible to visitors with a pass.
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