HAMPTON/NEWPORT NEWS, VA · MHA VA297 · effective January 1, 2026
Langley AFB BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Langley AFB, which falls in the Hampton/Newport News, VA housing area (VA297). An E-5 with dependents receives $2,274 per month here ($1,779 without dependents).
That is about 2% above the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 129 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$2,082/mo
$1,599 without
E-5 with dependents
$2,274/mo
$1,779 without
E-6 with dependents
$2,421/mo
$1,905 without
E-7 with dependents
$2,439/mo
$2,088 without
O-1 with dependents
$2,301/mo
$1,884 without
O-3 with dependents
$2,475/mo
$2,361 without
2026 BAH rates at Langley AFB — all pay grades
Monthly, tax-free. O-1E/O-2E/O-3E are officers with prior enlisted service.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,082 | $1,599 |
| E-2 | $2,082 | $1,599 |
| E-3 | $2,082 | $1,599 |
| E-4 | $2,082 | $1,599 |
| E-5 | $2,274 | $1,779 |
| E-6 | $2,421 | $1,905 |
| E-7 | $2,439 | $2,088 |
| E-8 | $2,457 | $2,310 |
| E-9 | $2,571 | $2,343 |
| W-1 | $2,436 | $2,022 |
| W-2 | $2,445 | $2,307 |
| W-3 | $2,478 | $2,349 |
| W-4 | $2,610 | $2,415 |
| W-5 | $2,778 | $2,439 |
| O-1E | $2,442 | $2,271 |
| O-2E | $2,466 | $2,334 |
| O-3E | $2,637 | $2,409 |
| O-1 | $2,301 | $1,884 |
| O-2 | $2,418 | $2,214 |
| O-3 | $2,475 | $2,361 |
| O-4 | $2,835 | $2,427 |
| O-5 | $3,099 | $2,442 |
| O-6 | $3,123 | $2,451 |
| O-7 | $3,144 | $2,493 |
| O-8 | $3,144 | $2,493 |
| O-9 | $3,144 | $2,493 |
| O-10 | $3,144 | $2,493 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Langley AFB rate
Housing area VA297 covers 69 ZIP codes. If your duty station falls in any of them you receive the rates on this page, whatever your home address. At this location the with-dependents rate runs 28% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $2,082 to $3,144 per month.
ZIP codes in VA297
23001, 23003, 23018, 23021, 23025, 23035, 23045, 23050, 23056, 23061, 23062, 23064, 23066, 23068, 23072, 23076, 23081, 23090, 23107, 23109, 23119, 23125, 23127, 23128, 23130, 23131, 23138, 23154, 23155, 23163, 23168, 23178, 23183, 23184, 23185, 23186, 23187, 23188, 23190, 23601, 23602, 23603, 23604, 23605, 23606, 23607, 23608, 23609, 23612, 23628, 23630, 23651, 23661, 23662, 23663, 23664, 23665, 23666, 23667, 23668 … and 9 more
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Installations with similar BAH to Langley AFB
An E-5 with dependents draws $2,274/month here — $27,288 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Langley AFB | Hampton/Newport News, VA | $2,274 |
| Luke AFB | Phoenix, AZ | $2,289 |
| Fort Stewart | Fort Stewart, GA | $2,310 |
| Fort Carson | Colorado Springs, CO | $2,358 |
| Naval Base Kitsap | Bremerton, WA | $2,364 |
What these rates mean at Langley AFB
Your BAH is fixed by your duty-station ZIP code, pay grade and dependency status — not by your actual rent or where in the area you choose to live. Everyone assigned to Langley AFB at the same grade and dependency status receives the identical amount, so housing cheaper than your allowance leaves money in your pocket, and anything above it comes out of your own.
Rates are re-set every January from fresh local rental surveys. Individual rate protection means your BAH will not fall while you stay at Langley AFB in the same grade with the same dependency status, even if the published rate for the area drops.
To see BAH alongside basic pay and BAS for your total monthly compensation, use the military pay calculator, or check basic pay by rank on the 2026 military pay chart.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BAH rate at Langley AFB in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Langley AFB receives $2,274 per month in 2026, or $1,779 without dependents. Langley AFB sits in the HAMPTON/NEWPORT NEWS, VA military housing area (VA297). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Langley AFB higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Langley AFB pays $2,274 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 2% above the national mean, ranking 129 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Langley AFB depend on where I actually live?
No. Your BAH is set by your duty-station ZIP code, not your home address, so everyone assigned to Langley AFB at the same grade and dependency status receives the same rate. If you rent for less than your BAH you keep the difference; if you spend more, you cover it.
BAH rates at other installations
Source
Rates are the 2026 tables published by the Defense Travel Management Office for military housing area VA297 (HAMPTON/NEWPORT NEWS, VA), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 23665). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.