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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.
Military Economic Impact
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-level coverage for military installations in Hawaii.
Air Force
3 bases
Army
20 bases
Coast Guard
2 bases
Joint
1 base
Marine Corps
6 bases
National Guard
1 base
Navy
7 bases
Space Force
2 bases
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- 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.
- Year-round warm climate and coastal recreation access
- Island lifestyle with unique community rhythms and logistics
- Strong military presence in key Pacific mission corridors
Honolulu, HI
Joint Base
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam is the headquarters of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and U.S. Pacific Air Forces.
Kaneohe Bay, HI
Marine Corps Base
Marine Corps Base Hawaii is home to Marine Aircraft Group 24 and III Marine Expeditionary Force elements.
Honolulu, HI
Base
Coast Guard Base Honolulu supports operations throughout the Pacific region and serves as home port for multiple cutters.
Pearl Harbor, HI
Naval Shipyard
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard maintains and repairs submarines and surface ships for the Pacific Fleet.
Wahiawa, HI
Barracks
Schofield Barracks is home to the 25th Infantry Division (Tropic Lightning), the Army's largest installation in Hawaii.
Wahiawa, HI
Airfield
Wheeler Army Airfield supports Army aviation operations in Hawaii, including helicopter units.
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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.