Army Base Realignment and Closure

Hamilton Army Airfield


BRAC Summary: The Commission recommends Hamilton Army Airfield for closure.

Property Description: The former Hamilton Army Airfield (HAAF) was located in Novato, CA, approximately 25 miles north of San Francisco, along the western shore= of San Pablo Bay. The main airfield portion of the installation was transferred to become part of a tidal wetland restoration effort completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the California Coastal= Conservancy . This multi-agency civil works construction and environmental restoration effort was completed in 2014 and is called the Hamilton Wetland Restoration Project (HWRP). It was funded by federal, state, and regional sources. Smaller portions of the Army BRAC property have been transferred for residential, commercial, and open space use.

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 659.41
Remaining Acres: 0.00
Conveyed Acres: 659.41

Last Page Update: July 15, 2026