--- title: What Military Bases are in Utah? slug: what-military-bases-are-in-utah description: >- A guide to active military bases in Utah, from Hill Air Force Base to Dugway Proving Ground, plus PCS housing tips, VA-loan help, and veteran-friendly agents. publishedAt: '2025-07-26T09:00:00.000Z' updatedAt: '2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z' author: VeteranPCS categories: - US Military Bases canonical: 'https://www.veteranpcs.com/blog/what-military-bases-are-in-utah' componentSlug: us-military-bases stateSlug: utah --- # What Military Bases are in Utah? Utah has a smaller but very busy military footprint. The state is home to **five major active installations**, supporting the **Air Force and Army**, plus National Guard units that train alongside them. Whether you are **PCSing to Utah** (Permanent Change of Station, the military term for an official move to a new duty station), thinking about a move, or just curious about military history, this guide gives you a clear overview of the **key military bases** in the state. ## Overview of Military Installations in Utah Utah military bases cover a wide range of missions. They include **fighter operations, depot-level aircraft and missile repair, weapons testing, chemical and biological defense testing, ammunition storage, and National Guard training**. Most of the state's active-duty population is centered on the Wasatch Front north of Salt Lake City, while the wide-open West Desert gives Utah some of the largest test and training ranges in the country. ### Active Military Bases in Utah - **Hill Air Force Base** - **Utah Test and Training Range** - **Dugway Proving Ground** - **Tooele Army Depot** - **Camp Williams (Utah National Guard)** ## Air Force Bases in Utah ### Hill Air Force Base Hill Air Force Base sits along the **Wasatch Front** near Ogden, Layton, and Clearfield, north of Salt Lake City. It is the Air Force's **second largest base** by population and geographical size. Its host unit, the **75th Air Base Wing**, supports the **Ogden Air Logistics Complex**, two fighter wings, and about 50 other associate units, totaling roughly **27,000 members**. The active-duty **388th Fighter Wing** and the Reserve **419th Fighter Wing** both fly the **F-35A Lightning II** fighter from Hill. **Key Missions:** - F-35A Lightning II fighter operations and training - Depot-level repair and sustainment at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex - Installation support for dozens of mission partners See the official [75th Air Base Wing fact sheet](https://www.hill.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/397046/75th-air-base-wing/) and the [Ogden Air Logistics Complex fact sheet](https://www.hill.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/397018/ogden-air-logistics-complex/). ### Utah Test and Training Range The Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) is a Department of Defense major range and test facility in Utah's **West Desert**, and it is supported by the 75th Air Base Wing at Hill AFB. The UTTR holds the **largest block of overland contiguous special-use airspace** in the continental United States. It is the only location able to support **overland testing of cruise missiles**, and it is also used to train aircrews in air-to-air combat and live and inert bombing and gunnery. **Key Missions:** - Operational test and evaluation for weapons that need a large safety footprint - Overland cruise missile testing - Air-to-air and air-to-ground combat training Learn more on the [Utah Test and Training Range fact sheet](https://www.hill.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/672497/utah-test-and-training-range/) and the [Hill AFB UTTR page](https://www.hill.af.mil/UTTR/). ## Army Bases in Utah ### Dugway Proving Ground Dugway Proving Ground is a remote Army post in **Tooele County**, southwest of Salt Lake City in Utah's West Desert. Established in **1942**, it is the nation's leading test center for **Chemical and Biological Defense**. Dugway tests and evaluates nearly all Department of Defense chemical and biological defense equipment, such as gas masks, protective suits, and decontamination methods. The post does **not develop or test chemical or biological weapons**. **Key Missions:** - Testing of chemical and biological defense equipment - Support against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) hazards - Testing of obscurants and unmanned aircraft systems Read more from the [U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground website](https://www.dugway.army.mil/) and the [Army "Dugway Does Defense Testing" article](https://www.army.mil/article/284604/dugway_does_defense_testing). ### Tooele Army Depot Tooele Army Depot, in **Tooele County** west of Salt Lake City, has focused on munitions since **1942**. The depot serves as the Army's **"Western Hub"** for the storage, shipping, receiving, demilitarization, and maintenance of conventional ammunition. It works under the Army's **Joint Munitions Command** to keep munitions ready and positioned for the warfighter. **Key Missions:** - Receipt, storage, and issue of conventional ammunition - Demilitarization of old or unsafe munitions - Ammunition equipment and logistics support Details are on the [Tooele Army Depot website](https://www.tooele.army.mil/) and in the Army article on how [Tooele Army Depot is positioned for lethality](https://www.army.mil/article/223287/tooele_army_depotpositioned_for_lethality_for_the_past_77_years). ## National Guard Bases in Utah ### Camp Williams (Utah National Guard) Camp Williams is the **Utah National Guard's** main training site, located in **Bluffdale** south of Salt Lake City. Federal property here was set aside for military training in **1913**. Today the post is home to the **Readiness Training Institute**, which trains soldiers across several disciplines, and it hosts multi-agency exercises that prepare military and civilian first responders for disasters and emergencies. **Key Missions:** - National Guard and U.S. Army training - Leader development through the Readiness Training Institute - Multi-agency disaster and emergency response training See the official [Camp Williams page](https://guard.utah.gov/camp-williams/) and the [Utah Training Center, Camp Williams page](https://ut.ng.mil/ABOUT/Units/Utah-Training-Center-Camp-Williams/). ## Moving to Utah? Let Us Help You Find a Home Relocating to Utah for a military assignment comes with unique challenges, but **VeteranPCS** is here to help. Whether you need help understanding a **VA Loan** (a home loan backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, often with no down payment), finding **military-friendly communities**, or working with **experienced real estate agents**, we are committed to making your **PCS move** simple. Our network of **veteran and military-friendly real estate agents** can assist with: - Finding **on-base or off-base housing** - Connecting with **VA loan specialists** - Understanding the **best communities near each installation** If you are getting ready to move to Utah, **contact us today** to connect with an **agent or lender** who understands the unique needs of military families. ## Plan Your PCS to Utah Most Utah orders point to Hill Air Force Base along the Wasatch Front north of Salt Lake City, so many families settle in Davis and Weber counties near the base. For a closer look at those communities, see our guide to the [best places to live near Hill Air Force Base](/blog/discover-the-best-places-to-live-near-hill-air-force-base-utah). Keep the move organized with the [ultimate PCS checklist and timeline](/blog/the-ultimate-pcs-checklist-and-timeline-for-active-duty-military-personnel), and if you plan to buy, start with [the benefits of a VA loan](/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-a-va-loan) and our [complete guide to buying your first home with a VA loan](/blog/complete-guide-to-buying-your-first-home-with-a-va-loan). Picking the right local expert matters too, so see [how to choose the right real estate agent for your military PCS move](/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-real-estate-agent-for-your-military-pcs-move). When you are ready for a local read on a specific base or neighborhood, you can ask Annette Judd, a VeteranPCS agent in the Hill Air Force Base area, for current listings and prices. Know another family with orders to Utah? Share this guide with your military network so they can plan their move too. ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ### 1. What is the largest military base in Utah? **Hill Air Force Base**, on the Wasatch Front north of Salt Lake City, is the largest military installation in Utah. It is the Air Force's second largest base by population and geographical size, with roughly 27,000 members across its host wing, two fighter wings, and dozens of mission partners. ### 2. How many military bases are in Utah? Utah is home to **five major active installations**, supporting the Air Force and Army, along with Utah National Guard units that train at Camp Williams. ### 3. What does Hill Air Force Base fly? Hill Air Force Base is home to the active-duty **388th Fighter Wing** and the Reserve **419th Fighter Wing**, which both fly the **F-35A Lightning II** fighter. The base also hosts the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, which repairs and sustains aircraft and missiles. ### 4. What is the main Army presence in Utah? Utah's main Army presence is in the **West Desert**, at **Dugway Proving Ground** and **Tooele Army Depot**. Dugway is the nation's leading test center for chemical and biological defense, and Tooele Army Depot is the Army's Western Hub for conventional ammunition. [**Connect with our Agents & Lenders in Utah Today**](https://veteranpcs.com/utah) and make your move stress-free.