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Military Bases in Hawaii
Explore 42 military bases in Hawaii. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
Hawaii is one of the most strategically significant U.S. military locations, with strong Pacific-focused joint and branch operations.
- Installations
- 42
- Service categories
- 8
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in Hawaii
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $10.0B
- State impact study
- —
- Personnel
- 63,594
- Installations listed
- 41
33× Installation; 1× Joint Base; 1× Marine Corps Base; 1× Base. OLDCC FY2023 DoD contract, payroll, and grant spending for this state (consistent federal baseline). Statewide GDP/output multiplier studies are shown separately when curated.
Branch Presence
Branch-level coverage for military installations in Hawaii.
- Army20 bases
- Navy7 bases
- Air Force3 bases
- Marine Corps6 bases
- Coast Guard2 bases
- Space Force2 bases
- National Guard1 base
- Joint1 base
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Army
20 installations
20 Army bases in Hawaii. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Schofield BarracksWahiawa, HIArmyBarracksSchofield Barracks is home to the 25th Infantry Division (Tropic Lightning), the Army's largest installation in Hawaii.View base
- Wheeler Army AirfieldWahiawa, HIArmyAirfieldWheeler Army Airfield supports Army aviation operations in Hawaii, including helicopter units.View base
- Tripler Army Medical CenterHonolulu, HIArmyMedical CenterTripler Army Medical Center is the largest military hospital in the Pacific, providing healthcare to all branches.View base
- Fort ShafterHonolulu, HIArmyFort Shafter is the headquarters for the United States Army Pacific and supports military operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region.View base
- Pohakuloa Training AreaHilo, HIArmyPohakuloa Training Area is the largest military training area in the Pacific, used for combined arms live-fire training.View base
- Aliamanu Military ReservationArmyAliamanu Military Reservation is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- Dillingham Mil ResArmyDillingham Mil Res is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- Fort De RussyArmyFort De Russy is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- NG Ft RugerArmyNG Ft Ruger is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- Helemano Military ReservationArmyHelemano Military Reservation is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- Kahuku Tng AreaArmyKahuku Tng Area is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- NG KalaeloaArmyNG Kalaeloa is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- Kawaihae Mil ReserveArmyKawaihae Mil Reserve is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- Kilauea Mil ReserveArmyKilauea Mil Reserve is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- Kipapa Ammo Storage SiteArmyKipapa Ammo Storage Site is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- Makua Mil ReserveArmyMakua Mil Reserve is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- NG TS Keaukaha Mil ResArmyNG TS Keaukaha Mil Res is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- USA Field Station KuniaArmyUSA Field Station Kunia is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- Tropic Regions Test CenterArmyTropic Regions Test Center is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- Waianae Kai Military ReservationArmyWaianae Kai Military Reservation is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
Air Force
3 installations
3 Air Force bases in Hawaii. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Pacific Air Forces HickamHonolulu, HIAir ForcePacific Air Forces at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam commands airpower in the Pacific.View base
- BellowsAir ForceBellows is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing SiteAir ForceAir Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
Marine Corps
6 installations
6 Marine Corps bases in Hawaii. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Marine Corps Base HawaiiKaneohe Bay, HIMarine CorpsMarine Corps BaseMarine Corps Base Hawaii is home to Marine Aircraft Group 24 and III Marine Expeditionary Force elements.View base
- Marine Forces Pacific Camp H.M. SmithAiea, HIMarine CorpsMarine Forces Pacific at Camp H.M. Smith commands all Marine forces in the Pacific.View base
- MC Trng Area BellowsMarine CorpsMC Trng Area Bellows is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Camp H.M. SmithMarine CorpsMarine Corps Base Hawaii, Camp H.M. Smith is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- Pearl City AnnexMarine CorpsPearl City Annex is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
- Puuloa-OahuMarine CorpsPuuloa-Oahu is a U.S. military installation in Hawaii.View base
Coast Guard
2 installations
2 Coast Guard bases in Hawaii. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- U.S. Coast Guard Base HonoluluHonolulu, HICoast GuardBaseCoast Guard Base Honolulu supports operations throughout the Pacific region and serves as home port for multiple cutters.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station Barbers PointKapolei, HICoast GuardCoast Guard Air StationCoast Guard Air Station Barbers Point supports search and rescue across the vast Pacific Ocean area.View base
Space Force
2 installations
2 Space Force bases in Hawaii. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in Hawaii. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
Joint
1 installation
1 Joint base in Hawaii. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
National Guard Installations in Hawaii
View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.
1 installation listed
Relocation Notes
- Budget carefully for housing, utilities, and transportation in island markets.
- Evaluate commute and school options by island and installation proximity.
- Plan early for PCS logistics, shipment timelines, and housing lead times.
Lifestyle Highlights
- Year-round warm climate and coastal recreation access
- Island lifestyle with unique community rhythms and logistics
- Strong military presence in key Pacific mission corridors
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Hawaii Military Base FAQ
Why is Hawaii such a major military location?
Hawaii is central to Pacific-region readiness and supports significant joint and branch-level operational infrastructure.
What should families prioritize for Hawaii PCS moves?
Families should prioritize total cost-of-living planning, school fit, and early housing logistics coordination.