Army Base Realignment and Closure

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Fort Chaffee


BRAC Summary: Close Fort Chaffee, except minimum essential buildings, and ranges for Reserve Component (RC) training as an enclave.

Property Description: Fort Chaffee is located in western Arkansas, adjacent to the city of Fort Smith in Sebastian County. Interstate 40 is five miles to the north on the opposite side of the Arkansas river. At the time of closure, it encompassed over 71,000 acres, which included varied terrain, numerous small arms ranges, and an artillery/aerial bombing impact area. At the time, it also encompassed land on both sides of the Arkansas River making it the only U.S. Army installation with a major navigable river flowing through it and an ideal site for river crossing training. Currently, it comprises 64,322 acres

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 7,050.14
Remaining Acres: 0.00
Conveyed Acres: 7,050.14

Last Page Update: July 15, 2026