Effective May 7th, 2025, all visitors must present a Real ID compliant identification for unescorted access to DSCR.

DSCR Information Line

804-279-3861

DSCR Official Address
6090 Strathmore Road
Richmond, Virginia 23237

Visitors / Pass and ID Office

Defense Supply Center Richmond is the headquarters of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and home to a variety of other DLA, Department of Defense and other federal organizations.

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Military, Retired Military, Military Family Members and DOD Civilian Employees

Common Access Cards (CACs), retired military and military family member ID cards can be used to access DSCR. The Visitor Center is also a fully functioning ID Card office for all military, retired military, military family members and DOD Civilian Employees.

To make an appointment for CAC, Retiree, and Military Dependent identification: please visit the ID Card Office Online.

Contractors/Visitors/Guests

Contractors, visitors, and guests must be sponsored for unescorted access to DSCR. All contractors, visitors, and guests should be pre-vetted 3-5 days prior to their visit. Pre-vetting must be coordinated through the visitor’s sponsor. See the below links for instructions and FAQs. Through the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) cards are issued to long term visitors who are not authorized to be issued a CAC but still need access to the installation. A DBIDS card can also be setup to provide access the facilities on the installation, upon request of the sponsor.

Sponsors

Sponsors should guide their visitors through the DBIDs Pre-Registration Process detailed in the below links. The sponsor must email the 6-digit alpha-numeric code to dscrvisitrequest@dla.mil along with the duration of the requested pass. Sponsors are vouching that the visitor has official and/or legitimate business on DSCR.

DBIDS Pre-Enrollment Information (PDF) | DBIDS Pre-Enrollment FAQS (PDF) | DBIDS Pre-Enrollment

Contact: Leroy Stanford, DSCR Visitor Center, 804-279-4754, email: Leroy.Stanford.ctr@dla.mil

Credentialing and Access-Related Information

For information about DoD identification card eligibility, please visit the DoD identification card website: CAC.mil
Effective May 7^th, 2025, visitors MUST present a Real ID complaint Driver’s license, or other acceptable credentials listed below to obtain a visitor’s pass:
- U.S. or foreign passport or passport cards
- Federal personal identity verification cards
- Non-federal PIV-interoperable cards
  - Combination of the following:
  - Non-Real ID Driver’s license and a Transportation Worker ID cards
  - Non-Real ID Driver’s license and a Veteran’s Health ID cards
  - Non-Real ID Driver’s license and an original or certified copy of your Birth Certificate and Social Security Card
- Enhanced Driver’s Licenses are Real ID Compliant (EDLs Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington)
For more information on Real ID Act, please visit these sites: REAL ID | Homeland Security (dhs.gov) and REAL ID FAQs | Homeland Security (dhs.gov).
All temporary access credentials to DSCR and non-DoD identification cards must be sponsored by an authorized DoD representative.
All commercial vehicles must enter through the commercial vehicle gate off Chippenham Parkway onto the Strathmore Road entrance to the DSCR Installation.

DSCR Entrances

Visitor Center

Building 210 is located outside the center’s North Gate off Strathmore Road, which is South off Chippenham Parkway (State Route 150).

Open 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday – Friday

Closed weekends and federal holidays

804-279-4754

East Gate

8000 Route 1, Richmond, Virginia.
Open 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday – Friday
Closed Weekends and Holidays.

Employees and visitors with a valid DoD identification card may enter through the East Gate.

North Gate

6090 Strathmore Road, Richmond, Virginia. Intersection of Strathmore Road and G Road, North Chesterfield, Virginia
Open 24 hours, including weekends and holidays
DSCR visitors without a valid DoD identification card must process through the Visitor Center during business hours and through the North Gate after normal business hours.

Directions to DSCR Visitor Center and North Gate

For non-DoD identification card holder

Defense Supply Center Richmond is located just south of the city of Richmond and is accessible from any direction. However, only those with DoD identification cards may enter through the center's East Gate at 8000 Route 1, Richmond, Virginia (U.S. Route 1/301).

Visitors and other individuals without DoD identification cards must enter the installation through its North Gate off Strathmore Road, just off Chippenham Parkway (Route 150).

GPS Notes

If you are using GPS and enter Defense Supply Center Richmond, it will take you to East Gate at 8000 Route 1, Richmond, Virginia, which is an access control point for DoD identification card holders only.

For non-DoD ID card holders, enter 6090 Strathmore Road, Richmond, Virginia in your GPS.

Visitors are required to stop at the Visitor Center on the right prior to coming through the gate. The staff in the visitor’s center will need to see a valid driver's license or other valid government issued Real ID Act compliant photo identification card, current vehicle registration form and proof of insurance. Once you have your visitor’s badge, you will proceed on post and show the card to the DLA Police at the gate.

Directions from the North (via I-95)

Take I-95 South to Richmond
Following I-95 South to Exit 67
Take Route 150 (Chippenham Parkway) approximately one mile to the Strathmore Road exit
Note: you will see signs for DSCR/DDRV
Turn left at the stop sign
Keep right at the fork in the road and proceed towards DSCR’s North Gate

Directions from the South (via I-95)

Take I-95 North to Exit 67
Take Route 150 (Chippenham Parkway) approximately one mile to the Strathmore Road exit
Note: you will see signs for DSCR/DDRV
Turn left at the stop sign. Keep right at the fork in the road and proceed straight

Directions from the South (via U.S. Route 1 / 301)

Proceed North past the center to Chippenham Parkway. Do not attempt to enter through the East Gate. Only registered vehicles and those with DoD official badges may enter through that gate.
Take Chippenham Parkway North and travel approximately one mile to the Strathmore Road exit.
You will exit to the right and travel approximately 100 yards to a stop sign.
Turn left at the stop sign and proceed straight through to the North Gate.

Directions from the West (via I-64)

Take I-64 East to I-95 South
Take I-95 South to Exit 67
Take State Route 150 (Chippenham Parkway) approximately one mile to the Strathmore Road exit
Note: you will see signs for DSCR/DDRV
Turn left at the stop sign
Keep right at the fork in the road and proceed towards DSCR’s North Gate

Directions from Midlothian area of Chippenham Parkway (Route 150)

Head South on Chippenham Parkway
Take the Strathmore Road exit
Note: you will see signs for DSCR/DDRV
Take immediate right to stay on Strathmore Road
Note: you will see a small sign for DSCR/DDRV
Make a left at the first left onto G Road and proceed towards DSCR’s North Gate

Directions from the Richmond International Airport

Turn left onto Airport Drive
Turn right at the stop sign at Charles City Road
Turn left at the stop light at Laburnum Avenue
Keep on Route 895, following signs to Chippenham Parkway
There is a toll on Pocahontas Bridge
On Chippenham Parkway, travel approximately one mile to the Strathmore Road Exit
Turn left at the stop sign. Keep right at the fork in the road and proceed straight through to DSCR’s North Gate

Security Notice

Guns, knives and weapons of any kind are prohibited on Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Media

All civilian media must have approval and a Public Affairs escort prior to entering DSCR. Contact the Public Affairs Office at 804-279-3139 to make accommodations.