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Marine Corps Base Hawaii

Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

Installation overview

About Marine Corps Base Hawaii

Marine Corps Base Hawaii is home to Marine Aircraft Group 24 and III Marine Expeditionary Force elements.

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Location

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Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

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MCB Hawaii, HI 96863

Quick Facts

Branch
Marine Corps
Installation type
Marine Corps Base
State
Hawaii
Nearest city
Kaneohe Bay
Official website
Visit official site
Area hazard risk
Relatively Low

Public sources

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This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.

Last verified: January 2024

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Marine Corps Base Hawaii

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (KANEOHE BAY MCAS, HI US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Honolulu County.

Avg high
81.1°F
Avg low
72.1°F
Annual rainfall
27.82 in
Typical snowfall
0 in

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireRelatively Low
TornadoVery Low
FloodRelatively Low
Extreme heatRelatively High

Climate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.

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Marine Corps Base Hawaii FAQ

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Where is Marine Corps Base Hawaii located?

Marine Corps Base Hawaii is located near Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

What city is closest to Marine Corps Base Hawaii?

Kaneohe Bay is the nearest listed city for Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

What is it like to live near Marine Corps Base Hawaii?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Marine Corps Base Hawaii?

The surrounding Honolulu community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 81.1°F, average low near 72.1°F, about 27.82 inches of annual rainfall, about 0 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.