Introduction
Aloha! Welcome to Marine Corps Base Hawaii. MCB Hawaii, or MCBH, provides forward-based, sustainable, and secure training and operational support, facilities, and services so operational forces can accomplish their mission.MCBH's population includes approximately 25,000 Marines, sailors, family members, and civilian employees. The base is home to Marine Aircraft Group 24; 3rd Marine Regiment; 3rd Radio Battalion; 1st Battalion, 12th Marines; Combat Logistics Battalion 3; and other operational units and tenant commands. For more information on all the units at MCBH, visit the base's website.Continue reading for our in-depth guide on MCBH so you can get to know your new base and its surrounding community.1. Where Is MCB Hawaii?2. Google Map View3. Getting There – Directions to MCB Hawaii4. Entering MCB Hawaii and Base Amenities
- Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel
- MCB Hawaii Visitor Center
- MCB Hawaii Gate Hours
- MCB Hawaii DEERS Office
- MCB Hawaii Commissary
- MCB Hawaii MCX
- MCB Hawaii Barber Shop
- MCB Hawaii Post Office
- MCB Hawaii Finance Office
- Grand Forks Legal Office
- MCB Hawaii Library
- MCB Hawaii Hotels
5. Where Should I Live Near MCB Hawaii?6. MCB Hawaii Schools7. MCB Hawaii Weather8. Things To Do Near MCB Hawaii
Where is MCB Hawaii?
MCBH Visitor Center
Building 1637, at the main gateMCBH, HI 96734
Phone
: 1 (808) 257-2047
Marine Corps Base Hawaii Map
Marine Corps Base Hawaii Directions
MCBH is found on the island of Oahu. The base is on the windward side of the Mokapu Peninsula near Kaneohe Bay. The base is 15 miles northeast of Honolulu and 20 miles northeast of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. While Oahu is Hawaii's third-largest island, it is still less than 600 square miles, so you can travel to any part of the island within hours.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
The closest airport is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, which is about 25 miles from the base.
Driving Directions From Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
- Head to H-1 freeway west (H-1 Waianae).
- Take the H-3 east freeway to Kaneohe.
- Proceed on H-3 until you reach the base's main gate.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii Distribution Management Office
Getting ready for a PCS move and in need of some help? Call the MCBH Distribution Management Office. For more military moving contacts and information, visit Move.mil, the official DOD customer moving portal.
MCBH DMO
Building 209, Second Street and C StreetMCBH, HI 96734
Phone
: 1 (808) 257-3566
MCBH DMO Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- 0730 to 1600.Thursday
- 0730 to 1400.
Entering Marine Corps Base Hawaii and Base Amenities
If you do not have a valid military ID, you may have to stop at the visitor center to gain base access. Click here for more information on the visitor center at MCBH.
Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel
Upon arrival, contact your assigned unit and your sponsor for in-processing instructions and information.Marines should report to their unit before checking in with the inbound branch of the Installation Personnel Administration Center in Building 1043. Call 1 (808) 257-3197 or 1 (808) 257-2197 for more information.Personnel who are checking in should have a reporting endorsem*nt from their command, original orders (to include web orders), airline invoices, vehicle processing center invoices, and any receipts associated with their move.For more information on checking in, visit MCBH's website.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii Visitor Center
The base's visitor center issues temporary vehicle passes and can provide directions and information on the base.
MCBH Visitor Center
Building 1637, at the main gateMCBH, HI 96734
Phone
: 1 (808) 257-2047
MCBH Visitor Center Hours
Monday through Friday
- 0600 to 1400.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii Gate Hours
H-3 Gate (Main Gate)
: Interstate H-3, open 24/7.Mokapu Gate (Back Gate)
: Mokapu Road, currently under construction. For current hours of operation, visit the base's Facebook page.
DEERS Marine Corps Base Hawaii
MCBH DEERS, RAPIDS, and ID Cards
Building 1044, Third Street and Selden StreetMCBH, HI 96863
Phone
: 1 (808) 257-3346 or 1 (808) 257-3348
MCBH DEERS, RAPIDS, and ID Card Hours
Monday through Friday
- Walk-ins 0700 to 0900 Monday through Friday. Appointments only after 0900. For more information on making an appointment, visit the base's website.
MCBH Commissary
Building 6088, Mokapu RoadMCBH, HI 96863
Phone
: 1 (808) 257-1465
MCBH Commissary Hours
Sunday and Tuesday through Saturday
- 0900 to 1900.
MCX MCBH
Building 6109, Cushman Ave.MCBH, HI 96863
Phone
: 1 (808) 254-3890
MCX MCBH Hours
Monday through Friday
- 0900 to 2030.Saturday and Sunday
- 0900 to 1830.
MCBH Barber Shop
Barber Shop at Mokapu Mall
Building 6477, Mokapu RoadMCBH, HI 96734
Phone
: 1 (808) 254-6588
Mokapu Mall Barber Shop Hours
Monday
- 0600 to 1900.Tuesday through Saturday
- 0700 to 1900.Sunday
- 0700 to 2000.
MCBH Post Office
Building 6644, Mokapu RoadMCBH, HI 96863
Phone
: 1 (808) 266-3996
MCBH Post Office Hours
Monday through Wednesday and Friday
- 0900 to 1600.Thursday
- 0900 to 1300.
MCBH Finance Office
If you're looking for financial advice or assistance on money matters, the talented and professional counselors at MCBH's Personal Financial Management Program can help.
Personal Financial Management Program
Education CenterBuilding 220, Fifth StreetMCBH, HI 96734
Phone
: 1 (808) 257-7783
MCBH Personal Financial Management Program
Monday through Friday
- 0530 to 1545.
MCBH Legal Office
Building 215, Fourth StreetMCBH, HI 96863
Phone
: 1 (808) 257-6738
MCBH Legal Office Hours
Some legal assistance is available by appointment only. Visit the base's legal assistance website for more information on walk-in and appointment services.
MCBH Library
Above base theaterBuilding 219, Fifth StreetMCBH, HI 96734
Phone
: 1 (808) 254-7624
MCBH Library Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- 0900 to 1700.Tuesday
- 0900 to 1900.Saturday and Sunday
- 0900 to 1600.
MCBH Hotel on Base
There are many hotels near MCBH, so you're sure to find one to fit your budget. For a full list of military lodges and affiliated resorts in the area, visit the Department of Defense Lodging website and the Inns of the Corps website.
Inns of the Corps
Building 6534, G StreetMCBH, HI 96863
Phone
: 1 (808) 254-2806
The Klipper Villas
Check in atBuilding 6534, G StreetMCBH, HI 96863
Phone
: 1 (808) 254-2806
Hot Tip: Download MyBaseGuide's MCBH Military Relocation Guide for information about hotels nearby.
Where Should I Live Near Marine Corps Base Hawaii?
Cities Near Marine Corps Base Hawaii
While many military family members call base housing their home, others choose to live in nearby communities. Kaneohe and other neighboring communities provide housing, employment, and other services for MCBH military families.
Suggested Read:
MCBH Housing: 13 On-Base Options
Best Places to Live Near Marine Corps Base Hawaii
The cost of living in Hawaii is high. Rental housing, real estate, and utilities are expensive. Because land is limited on the island, most rental housing is in the multiplex style and floor plans have limited square footage.Service members who are interested in finding non-military housing in nearby Kaneohe and other Oahu communities can talk to the base's Family Housing Office. This office has information on local communities, their schools, and Hawaii landlord-tenant codes.
Hot Tip: Look for MCB Hawaii homes and apartments for rent or sale, and find BAH, PCS, TLA & ETS military housing information at AHRN.com.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii Schools
There are several options for your child's education near MCBH. Hawaii offers traditional public schools, as well as public charter schools and private schools. For younger children, there are a variety of local daycares and child care programs on and off base.Children who live on base may attend Mokapu Elementary School, Kailua Intermediate School, or Kalaheo High School. Students living in Manana military housing in the Pearl City District attend Pearl City High School. There are no DoDEA schools on base.The MCBH school liaison program website has more information on area schools, home schooling in Hawaii, parent resources, and more. The website also has contact information for the base's school liaison officer, who can provide information and guidance on area schools as well as educational resources for your children.
Find more local school information at
The Best MCBH Schools: Daycare – High School
MCBH Weather
MCBH has a warm, humid climate. In the summer, the average high is in the 80s. Summer nights cool down a bit, with average lows in the 70s. In winter, the average highs at MCBH are still in the 70s and 80s. Average lows are in the high 60s and low 70s. The base gets about 30 inches of rain annually.Hawaii is subject to hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. For information on weather and emergency preparedness in Hawaii, visit the state's Office of Public Health Preparedness website. For MCBH public advisories, visit the base's website.
MCB Hawaii Things To Do
MCBH and the surrounding region are home to beautiful beaches, hiking trails, historical sites, museums, art galleries, great restaurants and breweries, and shopping venues. On base, there are a multitude of recreational opportunities, including bowling, golfing, movies, swimming, and more. Outside the gates, there's no shortage of things to do. Get out and explore paradise!
Suggested Reads:
21 Of the Best Things to Do Near MCB Hawaii and 22 of the Best Restaurants Near MCBH
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Conclusion
Moving to a new base comes with challenges, but Marine Corps Base Hawaii is a great place to call home. Head to local hangouts, hike to stunning vistas, and discover other area gems to experience everything this region and world-class base have to offer you during your time here.
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