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🇺🇸North Carolina

Fort Liberty (Fort Bragg)

Updated: July 15, 2026

Fort Liberty, known as Fort Bragg until 2023, lies in central North Carolina and is one of the largest military bases in the world. It hosts the 18th Airborne Corps and is home to the US airborne forces and special forces.

The terrain is predominantly flat, with sandy soils and sprawling pine forests interspersed with open drop and training zones. When coordinating airborne operations, movements and exercises across this vast terrain, MGRS is the military standard because it enables unambiguous references over long distances. On this page you'll find the MGRS zone, terrain features and an interactive map and 3D view.

On the map

Fort Liberty (Fort Bragg) OpenStreetMap

MilMap on this ground

Across the vast, flat terrain of Fort Liberty, MilMap helps you share drop zones, rally points and routes precisely in MGRS. The interactive map and 3D flyover give a clear picture of the open drop fields and forest edges, so airborne exercises can be planned and coordinated accurately.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Fort Liberty (Fort Bragg)?

Fort Liberty, formerly Fort Bragg, is located in central North Carolina near Fayetteville. It hosts the 18th Airborne Corps and is home to the US airborne forces and special forces.

Which MGRS zone applies to Fort Liberty?

Fort Liberty (Fort Bragg) falls within UTM grid zone 17S. The exact MGRS coordinate of the center point is shown at the top of this page.