WHOLESALE-BASIC · Sheppard Afb, Texas
US Department of the Air Force
Doing business as Sheppard Air Force Base. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- MEGA-BOOK
- Texas book
- SOLO-CITY
- Sheppard Afb crowd
The record
US Department of the Air Force holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (TX-P-4073), with premises in Sheppard Afb, Texas.
- TX-P-4073
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- MEGA-BOOK
- Texas wholesaler book
- SOLO-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Sheppard Afb
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- MEGA-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#4
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | TX-P-4073 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Sheppard Air Force Base |
| City | Sheppard Afb |
| County | Wichita |
| ZIP code | 76311 |
| State | Texas |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How US Department of the Air Force fits in Texas
2,143
wholesaler permits in Texas · MEGA-BOOK
#4
of 52 states for wholesalers
5,153
all permits in Texas · MEGA-BOOK
Texas carries 2,143 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. US Department of the Air Force in Sheppard Afb sits in the middle tier; 5,153 combined permit rows are on file for Texas.
Texas's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Texas's 2,143 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort US Department of the Air Force belongs to
2,143 4th of 52 higher than 48 of 52 states
States, banded by wholesaler permit count
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source TTB FOIA List of Permittees, aggregated by state · September 2026
Read with US Department of the Air Force
ABS(wholesaler_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
1 Cru Brands · Washington →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Washington 1,909 wholesalers (Δ 234 lighter vs Texas).
10 Stack Beverage · Florida →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Florida 2,704 wholesalers (Δ 561 heavier vs Texas).
Fifi · New York →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: New York 2,724 wholesalers (Δ 581 heavier vs Texas).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 7,203 vs Texas's MEGA-BOOK).
Texas permit board · MEGA-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
US Department of the Air Force sits in Texas's MEGA-BOOK wholesaler book (2,143 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · SOLO-CITY
US Department of the Air Force's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does US Department of the Air Force hold?
US Department of the Air Force holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number TX-P-4073. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is US Department of the Air Force located?
US Department of the Air Force's permit premises is in Sheppard Afb, Texas (Wichita County), ZIP 76311. Texas holds 2,143 wholesaler permits - the 4th most of any state.
How should I verify US Department of the Air Force's permit?
Cross-check permit number TX-P-4073 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the wholesaler class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading a mega book wholesaler plate
US Department of the Air Force's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate sits in Texas's MEGA-BOOK wholesaler book (2,143 active, state #4 nationally). A Wholesaler Basic Permit sits in the three-tier middle lane between producers/importers and retailers; state franchise and separation laws still govern who may buy from this holder.