Hickam Field

Hickam Field is an air base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, forming part of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Oahu. The installation shares runways with the adjacent civilian airport and occupies a sprawling area along the southern shore of the island.

The base opened in 1938 and took the name of Horace Meek Hickam, an aviation pioneer in early military flight. It suffered heavy damage in December 1941 during the attacks on Pearl Harbor, which destroyed aircraft on the ground and left buildings in ruins.

The Art Deco architecture throughout the base reflects the 1930s military construction style, incorporating traditional Hawaiian design elements in many structures.

Access to the base is restricted for civilians and requires clearance or military identification at entry points. Visitors should allow extra time, as security checks can be lengthy, particularly during peak hours.

Many of the Art Deco buildings from the thirties were designed to withstand tropical hurricanes, with thick walls and low profiles. Some of these structures still bear bullet holes from the 1941 attack, preserved as a reminder.

Location: Honolulu County

Architectural style: Art Deco architecture

Part of: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Website: http://cnic.navy.mil/PearlHarbor-Hickam

GPS coordinates: 21.31868,-157.92243

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:48