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Hill Air Force Base

Ogden, United States

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Hill Air Force Base

Ogden, United States
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Utah's premier Air Force base supporting aerospace and defense.

Opened
1940
Location
Ogden, United States
Hill Air Force Base is a United States Air Force installation located near Ogden, Utah, approximately 25 miles north of Salt Lake City. It serves as the home of the 75th Air Base Wing and the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, one of the Air Force's primary centers for aircraft depot maintenance, repair, and overhaul. The base is a major economic engine for northern Utah and is home to thousands of military and civilian personnel. It supports a wide range of aircraft including the F-35A Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and A-10 Thunderbolt II, among others. The IATA code HIF and ICAO code KHIF are associated with the military airfield at Hill AFB. While primarily a military installation, the base occasionally supports civil emergency operations and hosts the annual Hill Aerospace Museum open to the public.
Notable facts
  • ›Home to the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, a major depot for F-35 and F-16 maintenance.
  • ›The 388th Fighter Wing, the Air Force's first combat-coded F-35A unit, is based here.
  • ›Hill Aerospace Museum on the base grounds displays over 90 aircraft and missiles.
  • ›One of the largest installations in Air Force Materiel Command by workforce size.
  • ›The base was named after Major Ployer Peter Hill, a test pilot killed in 1935.
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A historic military airfield guarding the skies above northern Utah

Hill Air Force Base, located near Ogden, Utah, is one of the United States Air Force's largest and most significant installations, home to the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings operating F-35A aircraft. Established in 1940, it has played a critical role in American air power through World War II, the Cold War, and modern combat operations. The base primarily serves military personnel and is not a public commercial airport.

Terminals
  • Military Terminal / Air Mobility Command Terminal — Serves authorized military personnel, dependents, and DoD civilians for Space-A and official military flights.
Ground Transport
  • Personal vehicle / base access via designated entry gates
  • Taxi and rideshare services available outside the base perimeter
  • Utah Transit Authority (UTA) bus routes accessible near the base area
  • Rental car agencies available in nearby Ogden and Layton
Nearby Hotels
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Ogden
  • Hilton Garden Inn Ogden
  • Courtyard by Marriott Ogden
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites Ogden
  • Holiday Inn Express Ogden
Dining

On-base dining is available through military dining facilities (DFACs) and a Base Exchange (BX) food court accessible to authorized personnel. Civilian visitors and the general public will find a wide range of restaurants in nearby Layton and Ogden, including national chains and local Utah eateries along Washington Boulevard. The surrounding communities offer diverse options from casual diners to full-service restaurants.

Traveller Tips
  • Access to Hill AFB requires valid military ID or a confirmed visitor pass — plan entry credentials well in advance.
  • The Hill Aerospace Museum, located just outside the main gate, is open to the public and free to visit.
  • Nearby Ogden and Salt Lake City (about 30 miles south) offer full commercial airport services through Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
  • Utah winters can bring significant snowfall — allow extra travel time when visiting between November and March.
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Hill Air Force Base is a major U.S. Air Force (USAF) base located in Davis County, Utah, just south of the city of Ogden, and bordering the Cities of Layton, Clearfield, Riverdale, Roy, and Sunset with its largest border immediately adjacent to Clearfield and Layton. It is about 30 miles (48 km) north of Salt Lake City. The base was named in honor of Major Ployer Peter Hill of the U.S. Army Air Corps, who died in 1935 test-flying NX13372, the original Model 299 prototype of the B-17 Flying Fortress bomber. As of 2018, Hill AFB is the sixth-largest employer in the state of Utah. Hill AFB is the home of the Air Force Materiel Command's (AFMC) Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC) which is the worldwide manager for a wide range of aircraft, engines, missiles, software, avionics, and accessories components. The OO-ALC is part of the Air Force Sustainment Center.

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