Welcome to Bellows AFS!
Aloha and welcome! Here’s everything you need to know before you reach the gate.
All visitors are subject to a criminal background check. Valid, unexpired ID is required.
🕐 Gate: Open 24/7 | 📋 Access requests processed Mon–Fri, 0800–1630
Know Before You Go
Access to Bellows Air Force Station is controlled. This page will help you understand who can visit, what you need to bring, and how to prepare before you arrive. We want your visit to go smoothly — Aloha style.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Valid Identification Required
All visitors must present a valid, unexpired government-issued ID upon entry. Identification that has passed its expiration date will not be accepted under any circumstances. Please verify your credentials prior to your visit.
Parking Permits Are Not Base Access Credentials
Rapid Gate passes and parking permits do not constitute valid base access credentials and will not be accepted at the entry control point. Please ensure you have the appropriate identification and authorization before arriving.
Criminal Background Check Required
All visitors are subject to a criminal background check prior to being granted access to the installation. Please be advised that sponsorship by an authorized DoD cardholder does not guarantee entry and does not override an access denial.
Required Vehicle Documentation
All vehicles entering Bellows AFS must be prepared to present the following to the Sentry upon arrival: a current driver’s license, proof of insurance, current safety inspection, current vehicle registration, and a rental agreement if applicable. All vehicles are subject to search.
WHO CAN ACCESS BELLOWS AFS
Always Authorized
Valid DoD identification required at the entry control point.
- Active duty military (all branches)
- Reservists and National Guard members
- Retired military members
- DoD civilians with valid credentials
- Dependents with valid ID card
Authorized with Sponsorship
Must be accompanied by or pre-registered through an authorized DoD cardholder.
- Family members and friends of military personnel
- Civilian guests for day visits
- Overnight guests (Visitor Pass required — available at the installation gate)
Special Categories
Additional vetting or documentation is required. Please review the applicable sub-page for full instructions prior to your visit.
- Disabled Veterans with VHIC (Service Connected, Purple Heart, or POW designation)
- Veteran Caregivers with VA Caregiver letter
- Foreign Nationals (Security Forces vetting required)
- Special function and event guests
ACCESS INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Authorized DoD cardholders may sponsor family members and friends onto the installation. This page outlines sponsor responsibilities, guest ID requirements by age, quiet hour policies, and the process for overnight visitors
DoD cardholders bringing guests in a single vehicle may qualify for Trusted Traveler — no advance registration required. Sponsors with more than one vehicle or more than five guests not traveling in the same vehicle must submit a Daily Access Request. Requests must be submitted no earlier than 14 days and no later than 5 days prior to the visit. No exceptions will be made to this policy.
Guests who are nationals of certain designated countries are required to be vetted through Security Forces prior to being granted installation access. This process requires advance coordination. Requests are accepted no earlier than three months and no later than 30 days before the intended visit. Please plan accordingly.
Visitors from states that are not compliant with the REAL ID Act of 2005 are required to present a second form of valid government-issued identification prior to being granted access. Please note that VA ID cards are not accepted as a primary credential. We encourage you to verify your state’s compliance status before your visit.
A Special Function Agreement is required for events with 10 or more unauthorized guests on the installation. Agreements, Guest Sponsorship lists, and all required forms must be submitted to Security Forces no later than 5 duty days prior to the event. Please note that Special Function Agreements are not authorized for cabin or condo areas. Please review the Special Functions FAQ for full requirements before submitting.
This page provides access to all required forms for installation entry and facility use, including Daily Access Request forms, Special Function Agreements, Foreign National Request memoranda, rental agreements, and recreation waivers.
INSTALLATION RULES & REMINDERS
All personnel and guests are expected to comply with the following policies while on Bellows Air Force Station. Additional rules and regulations are posted throughout the installation and in guest information materials.
- The posted speed limit is 25 MPH unless otherwise indicated
- The use of electronic devices while driving is prohibited unless hands-free
- Consumption of alcohol on the beach is not permitted
- Drone operation is not authorized on the installation
- Seatbelts and appropriate safety restraints are required at all times while a vehicle is in motion
- Personnel must limit movement to authorized traffic ways. Areas marked “Restricted,” “Controlled,” or “Off Limits” are not accessible to visitors
- Dogs are permitted on the installation from sunrise to sunset in designated outdoor spaces only. They are not permitted in any buildings, covered structures, condos, pavilions, outdoor decks, Turtle Cove, or the AAFES facility
- Guests with pets staying overnight must have a signed Guest Pet Policy Agreement on file. Unauthorized pets are subject to removal and a $250 fee, with no refund issued
- Service animals are welcome in accordance with the ADA. Therapy and comfort animals are not recognized as service animals under federal law
- Photography of the entry control point, security personnel, or any restricted area is not permitted
- Security Forces retain the authority to deny installation access at their discretion
CONTACT US
Daily Access Requests
Requests are processed Monday through Friday, 0800–1630. Please allow 24 hours to receive your access confirmation after submission.
EMAIL:
Foreign National Requests
Requests must be submitted no earlier than three months and no later than 30 days prior to the intended visit.
EMAIL:
Base Defense Operations Center
(808) 259-4200
(808) 448-4916
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Turtle Cove
Weddings & Venue Reservations
(808) 259-4135
turtlecove@bellowsafs.com
The information provided on this page is intended as general guidance only. Installation access policies are subject to change without prior notice based on security requirements. For the most current and accurate information, please contact Bellows Security Forces directly. The content of this page does not constitute official authorization to access Bellows Air Force Station.