More gates open on Reserve weekends Published Dec. 10, 2008 446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- One byproduct of creating a primary Reserve weekend for the 2,400-plus strong 446th Airlift Wing is increased traffic entering and exiting McChord Air Force Base through the main gate. Starting in January, two additional gates will be open in the morning and during the lunch period for inbound traffic on Reserve primary drill weekends. On the alternate drill weekend, normal gate operations will be in effect. In addition to the 24-hour operation of the main gate, the north gate and housing gate will be open from 6 to 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., to 1 p.m. The north gate is adjacent to the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron building and is accessible from the 512 exit at Steele street. The housing gate is accessible from the Gravelly Lake Drive exit from I-5. While we transition to this process, please forward any concerns, comments, suggestions, and complaints on processing traffic onto McChord AFB during the UTA to Senior Master Sgt. Burns at (253) 982-8181. Sergeant Burns is the point of contact for any 446th AW traffic flow issues during Reserve weekends.