Introduction

Welcome to paradise! You are the proud recipient of orders to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, site of a US Navy port and US Air Force Airfield made infamous by the surprise attack by the Empire of Japan against the US fleet in 1941 which launched the US into World War II. But this base has so much more to offer than just military history. It is one of the most beautiful installations in the entire world. The island is breathtaking and the native culture is rich and fascinating. The base is home to the Headquarters US Pacific Fleet, including submarine and surface forces, Pacific Air Forces, the 15th Air Wing, 154th Air Wing, and Joint POW-MIA Accounting Command. JBPHH has a population of more than 19,000 active duty members as well as over 22,000 family members and 12,700 retirees. Continue reading for our in-depth guide on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to help aid you in your transition to your new post home.

1. Where Is Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam?
2. Google Map View
3. Getting There – Directions to the Base
4. Entering Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Base Amenities
   • Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel
   • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Visitor Center
   • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam DEERS Office
   • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Gate Hours
   • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Commissary
   • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Exchange
   • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Barber Shops
   • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Post Office
   • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Finance Office
   • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Legal Office
   • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Library
   • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Hotels
5. Where Should I Live Near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam?
6. What Schools are Near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam?
7. What’s the Weather Like in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam?
8. Things to Do Near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Where Is Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam?

Located on the south side of the Hawaiian island of Oahu, the base sits in a harbor known as Wai-momi, which butts up against the west side of the city of Honolulu. Construction of the base began shortly after the turn of the 20th century as a base to project naval power forward across the Pacific and protect American shipping interests in the Far East.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

850 Ticonderoga St Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96860

Phone

: 1 (808) 473-1222

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Map

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Directions

Daniel K Inouye International Airport Transportation

All new personnel should be assigned a sponsor who, upon their arrival, will meet them at baggage claim at the airport and have arranged transportation to base.

Driving Directions to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

If Driving H3 West from Kailua

1. Get on I-H3 West from Kalama St and HI-630 W/HI65 W/ Mokapu Blvd
2. Continue on I-H3W for 15 miles follow signs for Pearl Harbor/Joint Base PHH/Airport
3. Take Exit 15 for HI-92W/ Nimitz Hwy toward Naval Base/Hickam AFB
4. Continue onto HI-92W/N Nimitz Hwy
5. Use the right 3 lanes to turn slightly right onto HI-92W
6. Turn right onto Center Dr.

If Driving from Daniel K Inouye International Airport

1. Head West on Aolele St toward Departures/Bag claim
2. Turn left onto HI-92W
3. Use the middle lane to keep right
4. Use the left lane to keep left at the fork to follow signs for HI-99 W/Arizona Mem Stadium
5. Continue onto HI-99W
6. Turn left onto Center Dr
7. Turn left onto South Dr

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Transportation Office

Moving houses is hard. Moving halfway across the Pacific Ocean is a feat! The Naval Station Pearl Harbor Household Goods/Transportation Office is there to help you make what may seem impossible possible.

Naval Station Pearl Harbor Household Goods/Transportation Office

4825 Bougainville Dr, Bldg 2652 Honolulu HI, 96818

Phone

: 1 (808) 473-7782

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Transportation Office Hours

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday– 0800-1600
• Wednesday - 0900-1600

Entering Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Base Amenities

Security personnel at gates will conduct 100% ID checks and all guests must be escorted by a sponsor with a valid DOD ID. For UNESCORTED access to the base, non-DOD workers/guests must complete and submit SECNAV Form 5512/1 and JB2 0-180 via their sponsor. All base access regulations can be found here. For questions, contact the Nimitz Visitor Control Center/ Pass & ID Office at 1 (808) 449-0865 / 0867. Transportation Service Companies or rideshare programs such as UBER, Lyft, taxis, and shuttles must have a locally issued DBIDS card displayed. Rideshare delivery services such as UBER Eats are not authorized on base.

Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel

New personnel will be given a sponsor prior to arriving on the island who will meet them at the airport and assist in transportation to the base. All sponsors will be met at the baggage claim area of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Single personnel will check into the Hawaii Regional Unaccompanied Housing Administration Office at Gabrunas Hall, Bldg 1323 for enlisted personnel and BOH Central Assignments in Lockwood Hall for officers Air Force personnel with less than three years of service (E1-E4) will be assigned to a dormitory. Ensure you notify your sponsor to reserve you a room for your arrival. For questions on Dormitory assignments, call 1 (808) 448-2007. Married Personnel will stay at an approved TLA hotel of their choice until they make other arrangements. Your sponsor is responsible for assisting you in making a hotel reservation prior to your arrival, however, be sure to give your sponsor your itinerary ahead of time. Prior to checking into housing or dormitories, you will need to get your orders stamped at Building 150 Quarterdeck. Your sponsor is responsible for alerting the command of your arrival and bringing you to check in.

While checking in, you are advised to hand carry the following documents:

• Military ID
• Driver’s license
• Social security cards
• Medical/Dental records
• Military Orders/Records (multiple copies)
• Shipping papers
• Vehicle insurance and registration

Joint Pearl Harbor-Hickam Quarterdeck

250 Hospital Way Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96860

Phone

: 1 (808) 596-0590 or 1 (808) 596-3642

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Visitor Center

Nimitz Visitor Control Center / Pass & ID Office

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Adjacent to Nimitz Gate, Bldg 3455) 1250 South Drive Honolulu, HI 96818

Phone

: 1 (808) 449-0865 / 0867

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam DEERS Office

Schedule an appointment for RAPIDS online here or DEERS here. DEERS is operating on an appointment basis only.

DEERS/RAPIDS Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Moanalua Navy Service Center 4827 Bougainville Dr Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96818

Phone

: 1 (808) 471-2364

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam DEERS Appointment Hours

• Monday through Friday – 0800-1530

DEERS/RAPIDS Hangar Hangar 2

900 Hangar Ave, Hangar 2 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, 96853

Phone

: 1 (808) 449-0846

Hickam Hangar 2 DEERS/RAPIDS Appointment Hours

• Monday through Friday - 0800-1530

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Gate Hours

Important visitor access information and regulations can be found on the base website here.

• Nimitz Gate (Main Gate)

  - Open 24/7

• Halawa (Commercial) Gate

  - Inbound commercial trucks only: 0500-1600, Monday through Friday, Outbound Passenger Traffic: 0500-1600 Monday through Friday

• Ford Island Gate

  - Open 24/7

• Borchers Gate

  - Open 24/7

• Makalapa Gate

  - Open 24/7

• Kuntz Gate

  - Open 24/7

• O’Malley Gate

  - Open 24/7

• Porter Gate

  - Open 24/7

Pass and ID Office Phone Number

: 1 (808) 449-0865 / 0867

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Commissary

Getting your groceries, toiletries, home goods, and other sundries are easy at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Commissary, right here on base.

Hickam Field Commissary - JBPHH

20 Hickam Ct, Bldg 2093 Honolulu, HI 96818

Phone

: 1 (808) 449-1363

Hickam Field Commissary Hours

• Sunday through Friday - 0900-2000
• Saturday - 0800-2000

Pearl Harbor Commissary

4725 Bougainville Dr Honolulu, HI 96818

Phone

: 1 (808) 471-8402

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Commissary Hours

• Sunday through Saturday - 0900-2100

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Exchange

Pearl Harbor NEX and Mall

4725 Bougainville Dr Honolulu, HI 96818

Phone

: 1 (808) 423-3330

Pearl Harbor NEX Hours

• Monday through Saturday

  - 0900-2000

• Sunday

  - 0900-1900

BX Exchange

10 Hickam Ct Honolulu, HI 96818

Phone

: 1 (808) 423-1304

BX Exchange Hours

• Sunday through Thursday

  - 0900-1900

• Friday and Saturday

  - 0900-2000

Pearl Navy Exchange Fleet Store

810 Willamette St, Bldg 1786 Pearl Harbor, HI 96860

Phone

: 1 (808) 423-3221

Pearl Navy Exchange Fleet Store Hours

• Monday through Friday

  - 0600-2100

• Saturday and Sunday

  - 0700-2000

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Barber Shops

There are multiple barber shops to get your weekly trim and keep looking fresh.

Barber Shop Locations & Hours

Navy Exchange Mall at Pearl Harbor Barber Shop

4725 Bougainville Dr, Bldg 631 Honolulu, HI 96818

Phone

: 1 (808) 423-3330

Hours

:

• Monday through Saturday

  - 0700-2000

• Sunday

  - 0700-1900

BX Exchange Barber Shop

10 Hickam Ct, Main Exchange Bldg 1232 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853

Phone

: 1 (808) 422-4045

Hours

:

• Monday through Saturday

  - 080-1900

• Sunday

  - 0900-1800

Hickam Barber Shop

Bldg 1102 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853

Phone

: 1 (808) 442-8877

Hours

:

• Monday through Friday

  - 0900-1700

• Saturday, Sunday

  - Closed

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Post Office

Get your letters and packages delivered where they need to go properly and on time with the help of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Post Office.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Post Office - Location 1

1300 Freedom Ave Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853

Phone

: 1 (800) 275-8777

Hours

:

• Monday through Friday

  - 0830-1230, 1330-1600

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Post Office - Location 2

1025 Quincy St Suite 150 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853

Phone

: 1 (800) 275-8777

Hours

:

• Monday through Friday

  - 1200-1500

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Post Office - Location 3

251 Makalapa Dr Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853

Phone

: 1 (800) 275-8777

Hours

:

• Monday through Friday

  - 1400-1500

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Finance Office

Financial services and assistance are available to all personnel on the installation.

Hickam Finance Office

900 Hangar Ave, Hangar 2 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853

Phone

: 1 (808) 449-0893

Military and Family Support - Personal Financial Management Program - Air Force and Navy

4827 Bougainville Dr Honolulu, HI 96818

Phone

: 1 (808) 474-1999

Hours

:

• Monday through Thursday

  - 0700-1630

• Friday

  - 0700-1600

• Saturday, Sunday

  - Closed

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Legal Office

Active duty, dependents, and retirees are eligible for legal assistance in the following areas: notarization, powers of attorney, estate planning, wills, guardianship, divorce, dependent support, adoption, name change, debt, taxation, immigration, citizenship, Service Member’s Civil Relief Act, and consumer Affairs.

Region Legal Service Office

850 Willamette St Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96860

Phone

: 1 (808) 473-4717

Region Legal Service Office Hours

:

• Monday through Wednesday

  - 0800-1100, 1200-1600

• Thursday

  - 1300-1500

• Friday

  - 0800-1100, 1200-1400

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Library

The library offers community programs, college and distance learning programs, career development and professional education, story time hours for children, and more.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Library

990 Mills Blvd, Bldg 595 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853

Phone

: 1 (808) 449-8296 / 8299

Hours

:

• Tuesday and Thursday

  - 1100-2000

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday

  - 1000-1800

• Sunday and Holidays

  - Closed

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Hotels

The on-base hotel. Booking is available through IHG Army Hotels website and can be found here.

Candlewood Suites on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

4990 Nebraska Ave Bldg 2020 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96860

Phone

: 1 (808) 586-4800

Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Arizona Hall

Arizona Hall 1623 Battleship Dr Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96860

Phone

: 1 (808) 800-2337

If you want to learn more about on-post housing options,

visit our blog JB Pearl Harbor Hickam Housing: 29 On-Base Options

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Where Should I Live Near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam?

Cities Near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam sits right up against Honolulu and Pearl City. There are a number of small communities and neighborhoods between the two which offer off-base housing options. The island itself only takes an hour to cross so you could conceivably live almost anywhere on it and have a commute of less than an hour excluding the North Shore.

Best Places to Live Near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

According to livability surveys based on proximity and affordability, the most desirable neighborhoods to live in are Pearl City, Mililani, and Aiea.

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Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Schools

The base has five main schools; three elementary schools, Mokulele, Hickam, and Nimitz which are all on base. Aliamanu Middle and Radford High school are off-base. The state of Hawaii is unique in that it is the only US state which has a statewide school system divided by regions or “complex areas.” Students must attend their complex school or must apply to attend elsewhere.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Weather

Being in the middle of the Pacific Ocean at a latitude similar to the Caribbean, you can expect warm, yet pleasant, tropical weather all year round. Winter low temperatures are in the mid-60s and highs are around 79. The winter months average a little more rain yet the day holds less average humidity than the late summer months. Summer is warm with low temperatures averaging in the low 70s and high temperatures up around 90. The winds entirely depend on what side of the island you are on. Pearl Harbor is situated in the southern protected harbor which means light winds and good surf nearby in Waikiki. The North Shore is much more windy with stronger tides which are famous for creating the huge waves which were the genesis for the sport of big-wave surfing. There is a reason that Hawaii is called paradise. The weather is beautiful, with rain that could be lashing one side of the mountains for an hour while the other side of the mountain is completely dry with the sun shining. Enjoy the sun and surf! To find out more in-depth weather information visit our blog Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Weather: What To Expect When Moving Here.

Things to Do on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Surfing & Diving

Of course, surfing and diving are some of the most iconic activities in Hawaii. There are great dive shops such as Aaron’s Dive Shop in Kailua where you can do shore or charter boat dives and a hundred places you can rent a surfboard and take a lesson in the perfect longboard waves of Waikiki. Big wave surfing and more aggressive surf breaks are all over the North Shore of the island. For the more adventurous, there are shark cage dives on the North Shore from reputable companies like Hawaii Shark Encounter.

Dole Plantation Tours

A popular tour is the Dole Plantation which features pineapple Dole Whip Ice cream, tours of the pineapple fields and native performers.

Horseback Riding

Horseback riding through the mountains and fields offers amazing views of the island. Gunstock Ranch has a friendly staff and gentle horses for beginners as well as advanced riders.

Hiking

Hiking is a fantastic activity with a multitude of trails through the jungle, botanical gardens, ridges, fields, waterfalls, beach trails and cliffs, and even World War II military outposts and bunkers.

Shopping

If you’re looking for shopping, the shopping in Waikiki along Kalakaua Ave is fantastic as are the Waikele Premium Outlets in Pearl City.

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Restaurants Near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Hawaii has a fantastic range of foods from all around the Pacific Rim, Native Hawaiian, American, and more. You would be remiss not to try a little bit of everything. Here are just the top three Yelp! Reviewed restaurants near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

1. Fookie

Pearl Kai Shopping Center 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy, Ste G-02 Aiea, HI 96701

Phone

: 1 (808) 484-9188 A great place for Cow Wow braised noodles, Boom Boom Chicken, boba tea, and spicy dishes. An excellent quick lunch spot.

2. Restaurant 604

57 Arizona Memorial Dr Honolulu, HI 96818

Phone

: 1 (808) 888-7616 Kalua Pork eggs benedict, fish tacos, coconut shrimp with fishbowl sized cocktails. This spot has a breathtaking view of Pearl Harbor.

3. Button Up Cafe

719 Kamehameha Hwy Pearl Harbor, HI 96782

Phone

: 1 (808) 454-5454 Huge portions and breakfast food: two amazing things. A small dining room means this spot can get busy but it’s worth the wait. Looking to explore more options? Check out the 23 of the Best Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Restaurants.

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Conclusion

Pearl Harbor-Hickam is a truly amazing and beautiful base on a jaw-droppingly gorgeous island. We hope this guide helps you get set up quickly so you can get to exploring and enjoying paradise. This may be a tough move, especially if moving a family and household goods across the ocean. But if you plan ahead with the resources available and work with your sponsor, you should be set up for success.  

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  Last Updated: 10/1/2021