Aviator Loft is fully DTS-friendly.

We've hosted dozens of TDY pilots through Sheppard AFB and built our pricing, paperwork, and process around making your voucher quick to file and easy to approve. Below are the most common questions we get from ENJJPT, IFF, IFS, AMOC and LROC students.

  • Yes. Our nightly rates are set to match or fall under the current Wichita Falls lodging per diem rate, so your stay reimburses cleanly through DTS. We provide a fully itemized receipt formatted for voucher submission.

  • A Letter of Non-Availability is a document from Sheppard AFB lodging confirming on-base quarters are full or unavailable. Without it, DTS will only reimburse the on-base rate even if you stay off-base. With it, you're cleared to stay at a place like Aviator Loft and be reimbursed at the full per diem rate.

  • Call Sheppard AFB Lodging at (940) 676-2856 or visit Building 1717 in person. See if they have availability for your TDY dates. If they do not, ask for a "Statement of Non-Availability" or "Certificate of Non-Availability" for your TDY dates. They'll email or hand you a PDF — upload it as a substantiating document in your DTS authorization.

  • Per diem rates change every October 1. Check the official rate at gsa.gov/perdiem — search "Wichita Falls, TX" for the current lodging and M&IE amounts. Our nightly rate is set to fit within that lodging cap.

  • Most TDY students pay with their Government Travel Card (GTC), which gives you 30 days to file your voucher before payment is due. We bill on a monthly interval and will give you a compiled invoice at the end of the stay.

  • After your stay, you'll get a single PDF receipt showing nightly rate, total nights, dates of stay, taxes (if any), and proof of payment — formatted exactly the way DTS auditors expect. We can resend it any time.

  • Just let us know as early as you can. We'll update your reservation and reissue your receipt to match your amended orders. No change fees for orders-driven adjustments.

  • We'll work with you to provide whatever additional documentation your AO needs — itemized breakdowns, lodging certifications, proof of LoN compliance. We've successfully resolved every voucher issue that's come up in our experience.

  • Yes. The price you see is the price you pay — no resort fees, cleaning fees, or hidden charges. What's quoted is what shows on your receipt for DTS.

  • All utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, and weekly cleaning are included at no extra cost. Linens, towels, kitchen supplies, and basic toiletries are stocked on arrival.

  • Yes. We accept GTC, personal credit/debit, and ACH for direct billing arrangements.

  • Cancellations tied to military orders are handled with no penalty — just send us a copy of the amended orders or cancellation notice and we'll process a full refund of any deposit.

  • Email aviatorloftwf@gmail.com — we usually reply same-day.