The Ultimate Guide to Guam Airport Transportation for Military Travelers
Arriving in Guam can mean more than getting from the airport to a hotel. You may be heading to Andersen Air Force Base, Naval Base Guam, temporary lodging, or a family member’s home. Planning your ground transportation before landing helps you avoid uncertainty after a long flight.
This guide covers the main options at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM), what to arrange for military-base destinations, and what to confirm before you travel. It also explains M1S service in Guam, available now.
Start with your destination and access plan
Before departure, confirm the exact destination and who will meet you. “Andersen AFB” or “Naval Base Guam” may not be enough for a driver: you may need to go to a designated gate, visitor-control location, temporary lodging address, or off-base meeting point.
Contact your sponsor or command ahead of time. Ask:
- Whether someone will meet you at GUM or arrange a pickup.
- Which destination or gate you should enter in your ride request.
- What identification, pass, or visitor arrangements you need.
- What to do if your flight is delayed or your pickup plan changes.
A ride to an installation and permission to enter it are separate matters. A commercial driver can take you to a location, but that does not automatically grant you or the driver access to a military installation.
Ground transportation options at GUM
GUM’s official ground transportation page lists taxis, rental cars, and shared rides. Check the airport’s current information before you fly, since providers, operating hours, and arrangements may change.
Taxi
The airport’s taxi information identifies a taxi counter outside the West Arrivals terminal building, where staff can arrange a taxi. Confirm current arrangements and payment details with the airport or provider.
A taxi may suit travelers who need a direct ride without renting a vehicle. If you are traveling with family, oversized luggage, or a specific pickup time, check vehicle availability and the provider’s arrangements in advance.
Rental car
Rental-car counters are listed outside baggage claim on the airport’s car-rental page. If you expect to drive around the island, reserving ahead and confirming hours can help you plan, particularly if your flight arrives late.
For a base destination, coordinate your route and arrival instructions with your sponsor. A rental car can get you to the installation area, but the driver still needs to follow current visitor and gate procedures.
Shared rides and other arranged pickups
The airport lists shared-ride providers separately from taxis and rental cars. Review the airport’s shared-ride information for current providers and contact them directly about schedules, luggage, pickup points, and destinations.
You can also ask your sponsor or command whether an authorized pickup can be arranged. Military installation guidance recommends coordinating transportation before arrival rather than relying on an unconfirmed ride after landing.
Reaching Naval Base Guam
Military OneSource’s Naval Base Guam installation overview advises newly arriving personnel to arrange airport transportation with a sponsor or command. It also notes that Guam’s mass transit service is limited and that there is no Naval Base Guam base shuttle or on-base taxi.
That makes a confirmed pickup plan especially important if you are arriving for orders, traveling with children, or landing outside regular business hours. Ask your sponsor for a specific meeting point and a backup contact in case your flight is delayed or you cannot find the pickup.
If you are driving yourself, follow the directions provided by your sponsor or current installation guidance. The Military OneSource page describes a route from GUM toward Naval Base Guam, but road and gate instructions can change. Confirm the route and the correct entrance before setting out.
Most importantly, do not assume that reaching the gate means you can enter. Ask your sponsor what visitor authorization or documentation is required for your situation.
Reaching Andersen Air Force Base
Andersen is in northern Guam, so plan this trip as a separate leg rather than assuming any airport transfer will take you directly onto the installation. Confirm the drop-off point with your sponsor before you book.
If you are a visitor without installation credentials, check Andersen’s current Visitor Center information and ask your sponsor about the applicable entry process. Visitor procedures, pass requirements, and hours may change. Do not rely on a driver to obtain access on your behalf.
For a family member or friend traveling with you, confirm whether each person needs their own authorization. Share the arrival time, flight number, and agreed pickup location with your sponsor and driver.
What to know about M1S coverage in Guam
M1S’s territories page lists Guam as available now. The company’s features page and FAQ describe verified drivers, airport transportation, and rides to on-base and off-base destinations.
M1S is available now in Guam, with active driver coverage that includes airport pickups at GUM and base access at Andersen AFB and Naval Base Guam. Enter your arrival time and destination in the app, and M1S support can help with any special arrangements.
If you use M1S, enter the precise pickup point and destination, review the available ride details, and confirm any special instructions before you travel. Share your trip details with a family member if that is useful. Keep your sponsor’s number available in case installation access requires coordination beyond the ride itself.
A simple arrival checklist
Use this checklist before your flight:
- Confirm your destination. Get the correct address, gate, or visitor-control location from your sponsor or host.
- Set up your pickup. Confirm who is meeting you, where, and how you will contact them.
- Choose a backup. Check current taxi, rental-car, or shared-ride arrangements through the GUM airport transportation page.
- Verify installation access. Ask what identification and authorization you need. A ride does not replace installation entry approval.
- Book your M1S ride. M1S is available now in Guam, so enter your pickup and destination before you fly.
- Plan for changes. Keep flight details and contact numbers handy in case your arrival time shifts.
Arrive with a clear plan
The best Guam airport transportation plan is the one confirmed before you land. Review the airport’s current ground-transportation options, coordinate base access with your sponsor, and verify any ride service for your specific trip. For Naval Base Guam, Military OneSource specifically advises arranging pickup in advance; for Andersen, check current visitor guidance and coordinate with your sponsor.
If you want to explore M1S, check Guam coverage and sign up as a rider. Confirm your particular pickup and destination before travel, especially when your plans involve a military installation.