Moving to Hill Air Force Base
Hill is one of the Air Force's largest industrial bases, home to the Ogden Air Logistics Complex that supports the F-35, F-16, A-10 and the Minuteman III missile, plus the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings. It sits in Davis County about 30 miles north of Salt Lake City, with mountains and ski areas nearby and a family-friendly suburban setting.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Ogden / Layton, UT |
| Population served | No official figure found; the base supports 50+ mission partner units |
| Airports | Salt Lake City International (SLC); the base is about 30 miles north of Salt Lake City |
| Climate | Four seasons: hot, fairly dry summers with some days near 100F and cold winters with lake-effect snow from late October to April |
| On-base housing | Boyer Hill Military Housing (privatized family housing, 4114 Charlestown); dorms for unaccompanied Airmen |
| Medical care | 75th Medical Group clinic at Hill AFB |
| Family support center | Airman and Family Readiness Center |
Where families live
On-base Boyer Hill housing
Privatized housing run by Boyer Hill; apply separately from the Military Housing Office.
Layton
Large suburb with shopping, parks, a Weber State branch campus and quick access to the Wasatch foothills.
Clearfield
Closest off-base community with a wide price range.
Roy
Established suburb next to the base gates, popular for affordability and quick access.
Ogden
City with historic 25th Street, a revitalizing downtown and mountains nearby.
Schools
Layton and Clearfield areas are served by Davis School District; Roy and areas outside Ogden city limits fall in Weber School District; Ogden city has its own district. School boundaries are address-specific, so confirm before signing a lease. The installation's School Liaison can help with enrollment.
- Davis School District — Serves Layton and Clearfield, with four high schools in Layton alone
Hill School Liaison Office (through the Airman and Family Readiness Center)
Things to do near Hill Air Force Base
- Hill Aerospace MuseummuseumOn-base museum with 80+ retired aircraft, helicopters and missiles on 30 acres.
- Snowbasin, Powder Mountain and Nordic ValleyoutdoorsSki resorts in the mountains east of Ogden.
- Historic 25th Street, OgdenfoodHistoric district with restaurants and shops near Union Station.
- Antelope IslandoutdoorsGreat Salt Lake island park with bison and hiking.
- Adams CanyonoutdoorsPopular roughly 3.7-mile out-and-back hike east of Layton.
- Layton Surf 'N SwimfamilyCity pool and water park.
- Heritage Museum of LaytonmuseumLocal history museum.
- Kenley AmphitheaternightlifeOutdoor venue for summer concerts and events in Layton.
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PCS tips for Hill Air Force Base
- Visit the Military Housing Office for counseling before signing any lease; send your application and orders to the housing office email.
- Boyer Hill is a separate office from the MHO, so contact both early.
- Winter snow starts around late October and can last until April; plan for winter tires and cold-weather gear.
- Hill has a lot of nearby communities, so check school district boundaries before choosing a house.
- Several gates and neighbors border the base, so test commutes at shift-change times.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
Other installations in the Mountain West
Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.