Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport
Kaneohe, United States
Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport
Marine Corps airfield on Oahu's windward coast.
- ›Kaneohe Bay MCAS was attacked by Japanese aircraft on December 7, 1941, prior to the Pearl Harbor strike.
- ›The field is named after Brigadier General Marion E. Carl, a World War II Marine Corps fighter ace.
- ›The airfield is co-located with Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) on the Mokapu Peninsula.
- ›It primarily supports rotary-wing aircraft including CH-53 Sea Stallions and MV-22 Ospreys.
- ›The base is restricted to authorized military and government personnel; no commercial operations are conducted.
Kaneohe Bay MCAS, officially named Marion E. Carl Field in honor of the decorated Marine aviator and ace, is a United States Marine Corps air station located on the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii. Established during World War II and one of the bases attacked on December 7, 1941, it has served as a strategic Pacific military installation for decades. The airfield is not open to the general commercial public and primarily supports Marine Corps aviation operations in the Pacific region.
- Military Terminal / Air Operations — Restricted military air operations facility serving authorized DoD personnel and aircraft only.
- Private vehicle access via base authorization
- DoD shuttle services for authorized personnel
- Taxi and rideshare from Kailua town nearby
- TheBus (Oahu public transit) serves surrounding Kaneohe area
- Inns of the Corps on-base lodging (authorized personnel)
- Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort (approx. 30 miles)
- Kailua Beach House vacation rentals
- Sheraton Kona Resort (neighboring island)
Dining on the installation is limited to military mess halls and on-base facilities accessible only to authorized personnel. The nearby towns of Kaneohe and Kailua offer a variety of local Hawaiian restaurants, plate lunch spots, and cafes within a short drive of the base gates.
- This is an active military installation — civilian access requires prior authorization and a valid reason for entry.
- The surrounding Kaneohe Bay area is known for stunning scenery; plan time to explore the windward Oahu coastline.
- Kailua town, just minutes away, offers excellent dining, beaches, and local shopping for authorized visitors.
- Carry valid military ID or visitor pass documentation at all times when accessing the base.
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