Welcome to White Sands Missile Range (WSMR).  Whether you are coming for a duty assignment or job, as a test customer or as a visitor, we hope you find your stay with us both worthwhile and enjoyable.

WSMR is an Army installation that is evolving to meet the needs of the United States Army as new tactical units are being stationed here. In 2008, WSMR became home to the 2nd Engineer Battalion. Additionally, we have been selected by Army leadership as the future site of a Heavy Brigade Combat Team. You are here at an exciting time as we grow, change and advance to meet the needs of the American War fighter.

As a test installation, WSMR is unparalleled within the Department of Defense (DoD). As a community, it has that small town feel. There are many services and facilities on post to make life comfortable and entertaining. People living and working here are warm and friendly.We encourage you to get to know us and explore the area's rich cultural and historical heritage.

The information in this guide will acquaint you with WSMR, its major activities, facilities and services.

How to Get Here
From El Paso: Take the Alamogordo Highway 54 exit off Interstate 10. As you leave the off-ramp, you will be on the Patriot Freeway. Continue through the northeast part of the city to the Martin Luther King/Kenworthy exit.WSMR is straight ahead about 40 miles.

From Las Cruces: Take the Highway 70 East exit from Interstate 10 or 25 and proceed through the city about 25 miles to the missile range exit.

From Alamogordo: Take Highway 70 west.  Proceed about 47 miles to the missile range exit.