Welcome to Hill Air Force Base! Your New Duty Station Guide

Welcome to Hill Air Force Base, home of the 75th Air Base Wing. Hill AFB supports the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Air Force active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings, and more than 50 mission partners. The base employs more than 27,000 active duty personnel, civilians and contractors, and oversees about 1,000,000 acres and more than 1,700 facilities in northern Utah, just south of Ogden. Bordered by the colorful Wasatch Mountains to the east and the Great Salt Lake to the west, you’ll find plenty of natural beauty at your new duty station.

Where Is Hill AFB?

Address: 7981 Georgia St., Hill AFB, UT 84056

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Procedures for Entering Hill AFB

Whether you’re coming to Hill AFB for a PCS or just to visit, here is some information to help your arrival go smoothly.

Getting to Hill AFB From Popular Cities

Hill AFB is about 30 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport. Other major cities and drive times are listed below.

Ogden, UT: Drive time from Ogden to base is about 20 minutes.

Provo, UT: Drive time from Houston to base is about 1.5 hours.

Boise, ID: Drive time from Boise to base is about 4 hours.

Gates & Hours of Operation

Hill AFB has multiple gates for gaining access to the base.

West Gate

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Roy Gate (Commercial Traffic Access 24/7)

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0400-2000

South Gate

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Incoming Personnel

All permanent party personnel reporting to Hill AFB should check in with a sponsor and/or at the Military Personnel Flight, where you will be scheduled for in-processing.

Military Personnel Flight Address: 7437 Sixth St. Bldg. 430, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Military Personnel Flight Hours: Monday through Friday, 0800-1600

Military Personnel Flight Phone: (801) 777-1845

Coming to Hill AFB? Here’s What You Need For Base Access

Anyone visiting with a Department of Defence (DoD) Common Access Card and/or retired military ID can access the base through any gate.

If visitors (18+) do not have a DoD Common Access Card or retired military ID, they must go to the Visitor Control Center (VCC) with a US ID in the form of a Real ID and/or Enhanced Driver’s License.

If visitors do not have a Real ID/Enhanced driver's license, a retired military ID, a DoD Common Access Card, or a service-connected Veterans Card, they must bring another form of US ID, such as a passport, Social Security card, or birth certificate, to the Visitor Control Center.

Visitor Control Center

Hill AFB has one Visitor Control Center that can help visitors gain access to the base.

Location: Bldg. 542, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0600-1500

Phone: (801) 777-8631

What ID Do You Need For Base Access?

Anyone with a valid DoD-issued ID card is permitted onto the base. To access the installation as a guest of a valid DoD ID holder, you are required to present one of the following:

• U.S. Military ID (all members of the U.S. Armed Forces, military retirees and dependent ID card holders, Gov't Civilian CAC card holders)
• Veterans Health Identification Card issued by the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• U.S. Passport
• U.S. Passport Card
• State-issued identification, such as a driver’s license or identification card issued by a state that meets the REAL ID standards or an Interim Driver’s License issued by a state that meets the REAL ID standards

Hill AFB Amenities & Facilities

Hill AFB has all the amenities you need to make this new duty station your home. Below are some of the key resources you’ll want to be familiar with.

75th Medical Group

The 75th Medical Group is complete with primary care clinics, pharmacy, lab testing, and more to serve service members, retirees, and families.

Address: 7321 Balmer Street, Building 570, Hill AFB, Utah 84056-5012

Hours: Hours vary by clinic. Check your assigned home clinic for detailed information.

Appointments Phone: (801) 586-2273

Finance Office

The Hill Air Force Base Finance Office has resources available to help you understand and manage your finances, including one-on-one counseling to assist your family with financial readiness, from basic planning to long-term investing.

Address: 5837 D Ave., Bldg. 150, Hill AFB, Utah 84056-5012

Hours: Monday & Tuesday, 0730-1630; Wednesday, 0730-1330; Thursday & Friday, 0730-1630

Phone: (801) 777-4681

Legal Office

The Legal Office is available to service members, retirees, and family members. The office provides legal services such as Power of Attorney, notary, basic and living wills, and information on other legal matters.

Address: 6026 Cedar Lane, Building 1278, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0900-1200 & 1300-1600

Phone: (801) 777-6626

Commissary

The Hill AFB Commissary is a grocery store on base offering cost savings to service members and families.

Address: 7451 6th Street, Bldg 400, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5704

Hours: Monday through Saturday, 0900-1900; Sunday, 0900-1800

Phone: (385) 430-8420

Exchange

The Hill AFB Exchange Mall is a shopping complex that aims to meet the needs of service members and families. You will find everything from department store items, a barber shop, a food court, and more.

Address: 5845 E Ave, Bldg. 412, AAFES/DMCR, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Monday through Saturday, 0900-1800; Sunday, 1000-1700

Phone: (801) 773-1207

Post Office

The United States Postal Service has an office on base for stop boxes, accountable mail for squadron use, and prepaid USPS mail.

Address: 7338 Loncki Street, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5001

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0930-1500

Phone: (801) 779-9110

Transportation Office

The Transportation Office can oversee your property shipments and help your PCS run smoothly.

Address: 7437 6th Street, Building 430, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0800-1500

Phone: (801) 775-6841

ID/DEERs Office

The Hill AFB ID/DEERs Office can help with getting or renewing military ID cards and enrolling or updating DEERs for service members, veterans, and families.

Address: 7437 6th St, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0800-1530Phone: (801) 777-1673

Barber Shops

Make sure your hair is within regulation at the Hill AFB barber shop located inside the main exchange.

Address: 5845 E Ave, Bldg. 412, AAFES/DMCR, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Monday through Saturday, 0900-1800; Sunday, 1000-1700

Phone: (801) 773-4602

75th Force Support Squadron

The 75th Force Support Squadron on Hill AFB offers a multitude of support to families calling Hill AFB home. From Child and Youth Services (CYS) to golf, fine dining, and everything in between, Force Support wants to make sure you thrive at your new duty station. Check out their website to see all they have to offer.

Address: 7285 4th St. Bldg 180, Room 117, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Hours vary by resource. Check out the list below for a few favorites.

Phone: (801) 775-2084

Bowling

Hill Bowling Center offers 20 AMF synthetic lanes, automated bumpers, a pro shop, cafe, and more.

Address: 5746 D Avenue, Bldg. 525, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Thursday, 1100-2000; Friday, 1100-2000

Phone: (801) 777-6565

Golf

The Hubbard Memorial Golf Course features 18 holes with the best greens in Utah. Giving golfers four sets of tees, you can select the length that suits your mood or skill level.

Address: 7005 Golf Course Drive, Bldg. 721, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Daily Dawn ‘till Dusk

Phone: (801) 777-3272

Library

The Gerrity Memorial Library has 3D printing, a computer lab, Wi-Fi, faxing, conference rooms, and books, making sure you have access to everything you need while stationed at Hill AFB.

Address: 7415 Weiner Street, Bldg. 440, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0900-1700; Sunday

Phone: (801) 777-2533

Arts & Crafts Center

The Arts & Crafts Center offers arts & crafts classes, framing and printing, stickers, and stamps, and so much more for personalized gifts.

Address: 7288 Balmer Ave, Bldg. 534, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 1000-1600

Phone: (801) 777-2649

Auto Hobby Shop

The DIY Auto Hobby Shop provides a space for auto maintenance and hobby work. Featuring work bays, hydraulic lifts, and computerized equipment, you will find everything you need to get the job done right.

Address: 7288 Balmer Ave, Bldg. 534, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Friday through Sunday, 0800-1500

Phone: (801) 777-3476

Fitness Centers

Hill AFB Fitness Centers strive to meet the mental and physical needs of service members, retirees, and families by offering a diversified program that includes weight training equipment, fitness classes, intramural sports, tracks, and more.

Warrior Fitness Center

Address: 7250 Balmer St, Bldg. 533, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Staffed Hours: Monday through Friday, 0600-2000 (24-hour access available)

Phone: (801) 777-2762

Hess Fitness Center

Address: 5724 D Ave Bldg. 520, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: 24 Hour Access

Phone: (801) 777-2762

Child & Youth Programs

Hill AFB has Child and Youth Programs that include a Child Development Center (CDC), Youth Programs, and Family Child Care.

Child Development Center

The Child Development Centers are designed to provide full-day and hourly care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.

East Address: 5708 Mitchell Lane, Bldg. 470, Hill AFB, UT 84056

East Phone: (801) 777-6321

West Address: 5715 Mitchell Lane, Bldg. 464, Hill AFB, UT 84056

West Phone: (801) 777-6223

Youth Programs

Hill AFB Youth Programs provides activities and programs where children and teens can grow. The youth center offers before- and after-school care, athletic fields, and a play area.

Address: 7712 6th Street, Bldg. 833, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Phone: (801) 777-2419

Family Child Care

Family Child Care is a program offering trusted, trained, and vetted providers for childcare serving children ages 2 weeks through 12 years.

Address: 5837 D Ave., Bldg. 150, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Phone: (801) 777-0695

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

The Exceptional Family Member Program is designed to support those who are responsible for managing care and services for family members with special needs. The EFMP Office can help with individualized assistance, workshops, and information about programs.

Address: 5837 D Ave., Bldg. 150, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Monday through Friday (except Wednesday), 0730-1630; Wednesday, 0730-1330

Phone: (801) 586-2611/4820

Hill AFB Dining Facilities

There are numerous ways to dine on base at Hill AFB in addition to traditional DFACs. Below are a few favorites.

Strikes Cafe

Head over to the bowling alley for great classic food at Strikes Cafe.

Address: 5746 D Avenue, Bldg. 525, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 1100-1930; Wednesday, 1100-1630; Friday, 1100-2030

Phone: (801) 777-6565

Hubbard Cafe

Hubbard Cafe is located within the clubhouse at the golf course. You’ll find great American brunch classics.

Address: 7005 Golf Course Dr, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0800-1430

Phone: (801) 777-8060

The Exchange Food Court

The Main Exchange Food Court has all your favorites from Charlie's Subs, Subway, Starbucks, and more.

Address: 5845 E Ave, Bldg. 412, AAFES/DMCR, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Monday through Saturday, 0900-1800; Sunday, 1000-1700

Phone: (801) 773-1207

Hill AFB Housing

Housing Office

The Hill AFB Housing Services Office can help you make decisions about where to live and how to apply.

Address: 4114 Charlestown, Suite A, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0730-1600

Phone: (801) 777-1840

Unaccompanied Housing

Unaccompanied housing (UH) is mandatory and provided for single soldiers E1 to E4 with less than 3 years of service with no dependents. Unaccompanied military E4 with more than 3 years of service and above are not required to live in the barracks and may reside off base.

Address: 4114 Charlestown, Suite A, Hill AFB, Ut 84056

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0730-1600

Phone: (801) 777-1840

Privatized Housing/Boyer Hill Military Housing

Hill AFB has privatized families living on base. Hill AFB partners with Boyer Hill Military Housing to provide housing for military families of Hill AFB, responsible for management, maintenance, and construction.

Boyer Hill Military Housing offers 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom layouts, walking trails, playgrounds, and so much more! As soon as you know you’re coming to Hill AFB, get on the list to reserve your spot on base.

Address: 4114 Charlestown, Suite B, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0800-1700

Phone: (801) 784-5600

Off-Base Housing & Military Preferred Living Areas

Hill AFB is located just outside Ogden, Utah. You’ll find a vibrant mountain town north of Salt Lake City. Known for its rich railroad history, outdoor recreation, and independent art scene, this is a popular spot for those looking for a place to live near Hill AFB. Some popular nearby towns include Layton and Sunset. Read more about our top two communities below.

Ogden, UT, Weber County

Ogden is just 10 minutes outside the base and home to just over 89,000 residents. This city is desirable for those wanting the amenities only a city could offer, with easy access to dining, nightlife, and activities for all ages.

Median listing home price: $380,000

Median rental rate: $1,400

Schools: Ogden School District serves just over 10,500 students P-K through 12th grade across 16 schools around the city. According to Niche, a popular school-ranking site, Ogden Schools receive an A rating. Visit the Ogden School District website to find the schools you’re zoned for.

Sunset, UT, Davis County

Sunset is about 6 minutes from Hill AFB and home to over 5,500 residents. This is a charming smaller town, popular for families wanting to get out of the city but still have access to amenities.

Median listing home price: $340,000

Median rental rate: $1,500

Schools: The Davis School District serves just over 10,500 students P-K through 12th grade across 11 schools around the county. According to Niche, a popular school-ranking site, Davis Schools receive an A- rating. Visit the Davis School District website to find the schools you’re zoned for.

Hill AFB Schools

Base Schools (K-12)

Hill AFB has no schools on the installation. Students are zoned for the Davis School District.

Off-Base Schools (K-12)

Students residing in nearby communities off base are included in Ogden School District or Davis School District. Check the district websites to determine the schools you are zoned for based upon your address.

Local Employment Assistance & Resources

Employment Readiness Program

The Employment Readiness Program provides support to spouses and dependent family members seeking career development and job search assistance. Services are available by appointment by calling (801) 777-4681.

Local Employment Resources

City of Ogden

Official job listings for Ogden.

Weber County

Official job listings for Weber County.

Ogden School District

See openings in Ogden School District.

Davis School District

See openings in Davis School District.

City of Sunset

Official job listings for Sunset.

Hill AFB Civilian Opportunities

Federal Jobs

Federal employment opportunities are available at Hill AFB and are open to both military-affiliated applicants and the public. These positions often provide competitive benefits and long-term stability. You can find employment for NAF positions, Defence Commissary Agency (DeCA), Child Development Centers, and more. Find your federal job using the USAJOBS website here.

Enjoy Your Time at Hill AFB!

Hill Air Force Base has more to offer than meets the eye. The area is bustling with things to do, and there’s more to offer just a short drive away in Salt Lake City. While stationed at Hill Air Force Base, you’ll have the opportunity to train at the second-largest Air Force Base in the country, while the central location provides the chance to experience everything the Beehive State has to offer. Moving to a new place has its challenges, but you’ll be glad to be here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I live on Hill AFB without children?

Yes, housing options on base are determined by rank and marital status.

Can I live on Hill AFB if I'm not married?

Yes, Soldiers E4 with less than 3 years of service and below are required to live in the barracks.

Can I use coupons at the commissary?

Yes. As part of the Defence Commissary Agency (DeCA), the Hill AFB Commissary will accept manufacturer paper coupons, print-at-home coupons, and digital coupons.

Is Hill AFB hands-free?

Yes. Hill AFB and State laws prohibit holding and using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle.