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View from behind of two people riding e-scooters on a shady sidewalk

View from behind of two people riding e-scooters on a shady sidewalk (joseh51 (123RF))

Scooters, motorbikes, bicycles, e-bikes and cargo bikes are common methods of transportation on base.

Things To Know

• Personally Owned Vehicle (POV) shipments and use are not currently authorized for members stationed at Incirlik.

• If renting a car, it must be registered with the base.

• The 39 LRS provides transportation between Incirlik and the Adana Airport for official travel.

• A 24-hour bus is available every 30 minutes, in each direction around Incirlik. Call the shuttle bus for pick up at 676-6756.

• It is also highly encouraged for members to ship or purchase a bicycle for personal transportation.

License & Registration

Only a valid stateside driver’s license is needed to drive a vehicle or motorcycle. No other local or international licenses are required to drive on base. If your license expires while in Türkiye, go to the Legal Office to file for an extension. Call the Passport and ID Office ahead of time to ensure you’re bringing all necessary documents. It is recommended to have car insurance that covers rentals overseas before you drive a rented vehicle.

Motorcycles, Scooters and E-Bikes

Motorbikes, e-bikes and bicycles can be purchased new or used at the Auto Hobby Shop in Bldg. 1060 (DSN 676-6655), from vendors next to the BX or on a Facebook group called Incirlik Scooter Mart 2.0. Check in with the Safety Office or your command’s motorcycle safety representative after arrival to attend a class on motorbike safety. A helmet and closed-toed shoes are required.

Fueling Your Transportation

There is a shoppette with a two-pump gas station, open Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Some dorms offer parking areas for electric scooters with charging capabilities.

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Tamala Malerk is a writer and editor with Stars and Stripes Europe. She has been with SSE since April 2022 writing articles all about travel, lifestyle, community news, military life and more. In May 2022, she earned her Ph.D. in History and promises it is much more relevant to this job than one might think.

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