Gate Hours:
THE BORINQUENEER'S GATE AND VISITOR CONTROL CENTER (VCC):
The Borinqueneers’ gate, USAG Fort Buchanan’s main gate, is open for operations 24 hours, 7 days a week.
All trucks will use The Borinqueneers Gate to enter and exit the installation.
The Visitor Control Center (VCC) operates from its facilities at The Borinqueneers’ Gate Monday thru Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed all Federal Holidays, (787) 707-3995.
SPC FRANCES M. VEGA GATE:
To maximize efficiency, starting on Monday, 9 March 2026, the operating hours of Vega Gate at Fort Buchanan will be temporarily modified as follows:
Inbound and outbound traffic hours:
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.,2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays only, 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
As always, the gate will remain closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Outside these hours, all personnel and visitors are encouraged to access the installation through Borinqueneers Gate, which remains open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For questions regarding access to the installation contact:
Police Station: (787) 707-3337
ACCESS CONTROL RESOURCES:
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 and Army Regulation 190-13, all visitors and uncleared contractors desiring unescorted access to Fort Buchanan, must be vetted through the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC III).
To complete a background check and be issued an installation access badge you must go to the Visitor Control Center (VCC) located at The Borinqueneers’ gate, USAG Fort Buchanan’s main gate and complete an access request form.
Link to installation access policy and other forms of access.
Visitors, contractors and vendors 18 years and older, entering Fort Buchanan, who do not have a DoW identification card, will be subject to a background check before being allowed entry to the installation. Those who present a common access card (CAC card), Military ID, Military Dependent ID, Gold Star ID, or other valid DoW credential won't be affected.