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In the year ending November 2026, 22 Space-A flights went from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to JB Elmendorf-Richardson. That is every week or two, and roughly 5 percent of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst's recorded departures. On the 22 of those where the terminal reported who made the cut, Category VI travelers, the retirees and veterans at the back of the line, got a seat 95 percent of the time.
By raw volume, March and April saw the most departures on this route in the year ending November 2026, and September the fewest. The route was active in 7 of the 14 months on record.
Category VI is the last group called at roll call. On this route, 95 percent of the 22 reported flights still had room by the time Cat VI was called. Those are good odds by any standard.
The lowest category that made each reported flight, in the year ending November 2026:
| Category III | 1 flight |
| Category VI | 21 flights |
Seats are the other half of the picture. On the 22 flights that reported both numbers, the terminal released an average of 53 seats and 1 were taken, so a typical flight on this route left with about 52 Space-A seats empty. That is a lot of room, and it is why the Category VI number above is as good as it is.
Sign-up at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is free and does not commit you to anything. You can email the terminal at 305.APS.McGuire.SPACE.A@us.af.mil (the email doubles as your dated proof of sign-up), use the AMC online sign-up portal and call (609) 754-5023 / (609) 754-9950 to confirm anything time-sensitive. Do it 45 to 60 days before you want to travel, because your place in line at roll call is your sign-up date, and a sign-up is good for 60 days.
In the year ending November 2026, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst recorded 22 Space-A flights to JB Elmendorf-Richardson, which works out to every week or two. Firm schedules only appear about 72 hours ahead; the free live boards at spaceascout.com show what is posted now.
In the year ending November 2026, Category VI travelers, which covers retirees and eligible veterans, made the cut on 95 percent of the 22 flights where Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst reported a category for this route.
Email 305.APS.McGuire.SPACE.A@us.af.mil with your name, category, number of travelers and desired destinations, or use the AMC online portal. Sign up 45 to 60 days before you want to fly. It is free and the email gives you a dated record.
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