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731St Air Mobility Squadron (AMC) Osan AB Passenger Terminal AMC GRAM PASSENGER TRAVEL INFORMATION 731st Air Mobility Squadron (AMC) Osan AB Passenger Terminal [email protected] Phone: DSN 784-6883/1854 Commercial 011-82-31-661-6883/1854 Fax: DSN 784-1126/1424 Commercial 011-82-31-661-1126/1424 Operating hours: M/W 0700-1800; T 0530-1800; TH 0600-1800; F 0700-1630 An Nyong Ha Say Yo (Hello) and welcome to the Air Mobility Command Passenger Terminal, Osan AB, Republic of Korea. Our squadron motto here in the 731 AMS is "Tip of the Spear". We derive this not only from the distinction of being the most forward deployed aerial port in the world, but also because we provide our customers with the sharpest customer service possible. The men and women of my Passenger Service Terminal are here to answer any AMC travel questions you may have and ensure your travel is as smooth as possible. We ask that passengers with non-apparent disabilities (such as hearing impairment, asthma, or pacemakers) advise Passengers Service Agents of this disability at the time of check-in. Also please be advised that by order of HQ AMC there is a no tobacco-use policy on any aircraft. Below, you will find helpful information to make your stay at Osan AB as smooth as possible. Jonathan R. Wood, Capt, USAF OIC, Passenger Service ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ LODGING Turumi Lodge- Single Rooms- $60.00, Family Unit- $63.00 -784-1844/4597 If Billeting is unavailable contact these Contract Hotels (SONG TAN) Asia Hotel $80-100: 664-2367 Prince $65-95: 665-4551 Capital Hotel $70-90: 611-7811 Pacific Hotel $65-90: 666-3428 Korea Hotel $70-90: 662-3927 World Hotel $75-95: 667-5300 Osan Hotel $70-96: 664-8960 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ GROUND TRANSPORTATION AAFES Taxi..........99-663-4121 (Cost depends on distance traveled) AAFES Car Rental.......784-5373 OSAN Bus Terminal ...............784-6623 Airport Shuttle Bus Schedule Osan To Incheon 0700-1130-1530...7 days a week/$35 for official, $15 for leisure Airport Shuttle Bus Schedule Incheon To Osan 0900-1830-2230...7 days a week/$35 for official, $15 for leisure Kunsan to Osan Bus Schedule..$12.50 one way..M-Thu/0800..Fri/0800..1800...Sat/0800 & 1300....Sun/0800 & 1300 Osan to Kunsan Bus Schedule..$12.50 one way..M-Thu/1330..Fri/1330..2200...Sat/1330 & 1830....Sun/1330 & 1830 Osan to Yongsan Army Garrison Bus Schedule...Mon-Fri/every hour between 0600-2100...Sat/Sun...every hour between 0700-2100 Yongsan Army Garrison to Osan Bus Schedule...Mon-Fri/every hour between 0550-2100...Sat/Sun...every hour between 0700-2130 NOTE: Lodging and transportation does not constitute endorsement by the Air Mobility Command or the United States Air Force. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ QUICK REFERENCE TELEPHONE NUMBERS Osan Lost and Found Baggage 784-1074 Andersen Passenger Terminal 366-5135 Rec Ctr Tour/Travel 784-3157/6712 Hickam Passenger Terminal 449-6833 Red Cross 784-1855 Kadena Passenger Terminal 632-6487 after hours 783-3670 Yokota Passenger Terminal 225-5661 Airmen & Family Readiness Ctr 784-5440/6277 Travis Passenger Terminal 312-837-1854 McChord Passenger Terminal 312-382-7268 Seattle IAP 312-382-3504 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Immigrations Requirement: All personnel traveling must have a valid passport. A tourist visa is required if staying in Korea more than 30 days. Military personnel on leave are required to have ID cards and valid leave paperwork. Osan AB, South Korea is located in Songtan City, approximately 38 miles south of Seoul. Osan Passenger Terminal is located in Bldg 648. Operating hours are Monday and Wednesday 0700-1800; Tuesday 0530-1800; Thursday 0600-1800; and Friday 0700-1630. Flight monitors are located throughout the terminal listing aircraft arrival, departure and local information. The nearest ATM is located at the Turumi Lodge. In BX: Charley's, Taco Bell, Captain D's, Subway, Pizza Hut. Across from BX: Checkertails (open 24hrs), and Chili's. UPDATED 17 MAR 2015 AMC HQ IMT 76, 20040401, V2 PREVIOUS EDITION MAY BE USED AMC GRAM PASSENGER TRAVEL INFORMATION AMC HQ IMT 76, 20040401, V2 (REVERSE).
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