Hill Air Force Base is an active United States Air Force installation in Davis County, Utah, near Ogden. It is close to Clearfield and Layton and about 30 miles north of Salt Lake City. This guide covers directions, visitor access, housing, schools, medical care, services, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Hill Air Force Base
Military branch United States Air Force
Base status Active
Visitor Center phone 801-777-8631
Official website Hill Air Force Base

Location and Directions

Hill Air Force Base is next to Interstate 15. Drivers can also use U.S. Highway 89 and Utah State Highway 193. The South Gate is the recommended arrival point for first-time visitors and newcomers, and it is near Interstate 15 Exit 334. The Roy Gate is at Exit 338, while the West Gate is east of the Clearfield-Sunset Interstate 15 exit. Salt Lake City International Airport is the nearest major airport identified by the installation.

Visitor Information

The South Gate Visitor Control Center is in Building 542. Visitors without installation credentials must have a sponsor, show valid identification, complete a background check, and get a visitor pass. Bring a state-issued identification document and information about the sponsor and destination.

Visitor passes are issued Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. After-hours, weekend, and federal-holiday procedures may be handled at the South Gate entry controller. Credentialed sponsors may sponsor visitors in person or through the authorized government SharePoint process. Confirm current access rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

The Housing Management Office is at 4114 Charlestown Loop and can be reached at 801-777-1840. Boyer Hill Military Housing is at the same address and can be reached at 801-784-5600. Unaccompanied housing is provided for unaccompanied Airmen in grades E-1 through E-3 and E-4 personnel with fewer than three years of service. The unaccompanied housing phone number is 801-777-0709.

Facilities and Services

Hill Air Force Base has a commissary, base exchange, dining facilities, fitness centers, outdoor recreation, chapel services, legal assistance, military personnel services, postal services, tickets and travel, and a veterinary treatment facility.

Gerrity Memorial Library offers print and online resources, a computer lab, free Wi-Fi, and fax services. Military Family Readiness is in Building 150 at 5837 D Avenue and can be reached at 801-777-4681.

Schools and Childcare

The School Liaison Office in Building 150 helps Hill Air Force Base families connect with public, private, and charter schools in the area. It also supports school changes and deployments. Call 801-775-5960. The reviewed installation information does not identify a DoDEA-operated kindergarten through twelfth-grade school at Hill Air Force Base.

Service Location or age range Phone
CDC East Building 470; children from 6 weeks through 5 years 801-777-6321
CDC West Building 464; children from 6 weeks through 5 years 801-777-6223
Park University On-base higher education 801-773-4692
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University On-base higher education 801-777-0952
Webster University On-base higher education 801-779-2061

Child Development Center fees are based on total family income. Limited hourly drop-in care may be available with advance registration.

Medical Services

The 75th Medical Group is at 7321 Balmer Avenue, Building 570. It offers primary care, pediatrics, women's health, physical therapy, mental health, dental, optometry, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, immunizations, and other services. Call 801-586-2273 or 800-453-2388 for current information.

Recreation and Amenities

Outdoor Recreation offers equipment and activities, FamCamp, a golf course, tickets and tours, recreation lodging, hobby and craft facilities, a rod and gun club, equestrian facilities, and a skate park. Call 801-777-9666.

Amenity Details
Fitness centers Hess Fitness Center and Warrior Fitness Center
Library Gerrity Memorial Library with computers, Wi-Fi, and educational and recreational resources
Museum Hill Aerospace Museum; 801-777-6818
Dining and shopping Base exchange, commissary, dining facilities, restaurants, and cafes

Things to Know

  • Hill Air Force Base is near Ogden, not within the city of Ogden.
  • Most visitors need an eligible sponsor, valid identification, a background check, and a visitor pass.
  • The South Gate Visitor Control Center is the usual place for access processing.
  • Gate and facility hours can change because of holidays, exercises, weather, or security conditions.
  • Confirm access details and operating information before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hill Air Force Base?

It is in Davis County in northern Utah, near Clearfield and Layton and about 10 minutes south of Ogden.

Which gate should first-time visitors use?

The South Gate is the recommended arrival point. Its Visitor Control Center is in Building 542.

What phone number should visitors call?

Call the South Gate Visitor Control Center at 801-777-8631.

Does Hill Air Force Base have childcare?

Yes. CDC East and CDC West provide care for children from 6 weeks through 5 years of age.

Does the base have a medical clinic?

Yes. The 75th Medical Group provides care for military beneficiaries, but eligibility and enrollment rules can differ.