Location
Located near Honolulu, to the west of Honolulu Airfield (John Rodgers Airfield). The base spans from Bishiop Point to the west. To the north, US Naval Station Pearl Harbor. To the south, Fort Kamehameha. Taxiways connected it to Honolulu Airfield. Extensive facilities included a hanger row and many buildings and support facilities.

Construction
Built prior to the war, a single runway running roughly north-east to south-west. The main runway measured 7,048' x 800' with three smaller runways in a triangular shape off the main runway: 4,725 x 250 and 4,025 x 250' and 4,630' x 250'.

Surprise Attack: December 7, 1941
With its aircraft parked wingtip to wingtip on the morning of December 7, 1941, Hickam field was heavily damaged by the attack.

Wartime Usage
An important base during the war, the

Flagpole Memorial
The flagpole circle and memorial listing of all those who died at the base on December 7, 1941. Included are plaques for the 11th BG, based at Hickam at the time of the attack (including a time capsule to be opened 2041). A memorial, with bronze P-40 dedicated to WWII aviators was installed in 2003.

Pacific Air Forces HQ Building
Bullet holes are visible in the Pacific Air Forces HQ building. Inside is the US flag that flew over the base on December 7, 1941 and was also flown over the white house and present at the formal surrender of Japan.

USAAC Hangers
Heavily damaged in the attack, the four restored double hangers, with USAAC star above the doors are present today.

Today
Still in use by the US Military. Since 9-11-01, it is currently, off limits to tourists due to security reasons.

B-25J Mitchell Serial Number 44-31504

Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (CILHI)
310 Worchester Ave, Bldg 45, Hickam, HI 96853

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