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Altus, Oklahoma

The Southwest Technology Center provides flexible, quality vocational technical training to high school students and adults as well a business and industrial leaders.

The center provides comprehensive full-time training in health science technology, administrative services, aviation and aerospace technology, occupational services, computer information services, electronic technology, automotive technology, construction trades, simulator maintenance technology and licensed practical nursing.

Additionally, the center provides business and industry services in such areas as contract bid assistance, adult training and development, small business management training and industry specific training.

Student services include financial aid for post-secondary students and career counseling and assessment. An educational enhancement center is available for these interested.

Professional counselors are available to discuss financial aid programs and career opportunities following completion of training.

College credit is available for many of the training programs through cooperative enrollment agreements with Western Oklahoma College.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Jackson County Courthouse

The Jackson County Courthouse was built in 1910 of native granite. A noticeable feature of the structure is the artful contrast of the red granite foundation, and most remarkable is the size of the granite blocks which undoubtedly has given the structure its stability throughout the years.

Altus, OK Historic Courthouses

Altus Air Force Base

Altus Army Air Field began training pilots to fly twin-engine aircraft in 1943. At the end of World War II, the Army stopped using the field and it was closed in 1945. The Air Force activated Altus Air Force Base in 1953. A Tactical Air Command troop carrier wing operated from Altus for 10

Altus, OK Military Bases

Southwest Technology Center

The Southwest Technology Center provides flexible, quality vocational technical training to high school students and adults as well a business and industrial leaders.

Altus, OK Colleges


The Vision Seeker

Standing in East Ciy Park, "The Vision Seeker"

Altus, OK Arts

Things to do near Altus, OK

Oklahoma Route 66 Museum

Showcases the history and development of "The Mother Road"....

Quartz Mountain ORV Area

Area 3 on the north shore of the Altus Lake is the location for riding ATV's and motorcycles. Trails wind through wooded dune...

Lake Lawton Fishing

Because habitat has improved, and following years of standardized sampling efforts and fine-tuning of the fishery, anglers ...