Gowen Field Selected as "Reasonable Alternative" Site For F-35 Consideration

While we are disappointed that Gowen Field was not selected as a primary basing location, we will continue to focus on the vitality of the Idaho Air National Guard and the Idaho Army National Guard at Gowen Field. 

We will continue to support a long-term manned flying mission at Gowen Field, and we're confident that Gowen Field will be selected for a new fighter mission in the future.

Survey Shows Strong Community Support For F-35 Mission at Gowen Field

"The survey showed that the vast majority of Treasure Valley citizens (82 percent) supports a new flying mission after the A-10 Warthog is retired in 2021, support the F-35 as the next flying mission (73 percent), ​and strongly support the Idaho Air National Guard being located at Gowen Field (92 percent)."