Wheeler Army Airfield

Wheeler Army Airfield spans 207,858 acres across central Oahu, operating as a military installation with multiple hangars and administrative buildings at 255 meters elevation.

The airfield, established in 1922, honors Major Sheldon H. Wheeler and played a central role during the December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor attack with 33 casualties.

The base maintains strong connections with the local Hawaiian community through military family housing, educational facilities, and integrated defense operations across the island.

Military personnel and authorized visitors require proper identification to access the facility, which connects to major highways linking different parts of Oahu.

The installation witnessed Amelia Earhart's 1935 departure point for her solo flight from Hawaii to California, marking a milestone in aviation history.

Location: Wahiawa

Inception: 1941

Official opening: 1941

Elevation above the sea: 255 m

GPS coordinates: 21.48000,-158.04000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40