ترجمه
Joint US-Japan military airfield in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Opened
1938
Location
Ayase / Yamato, Japan
Naval Air Facility Atsugi (NAF Atsugi) is a United States Navy installation located in Ayase and Yamato cities in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It sits alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Atsugi Air Base, making it a shared military installation used by both American and Japanese armed forces.
The facility serves as a major forward-deployed naval aviation base for the U.S. Navy in the Pacific region. It has historically hosted Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) and associated squadrons, though some operations have shifted to MCAS Iwakuni in recent years. The base does not handle commercial passenger traffic.
NAF Atsugi has occasionally been a source of noise complaints from surrounding communities in the densely populated Kanagawa region. The base remains an important element of the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance and hosts various support and logistics functions.
Notable facts
- ›Originally built by the Imperial Japanese Navy in 1938.
- ›Served as a key site during the U.S. occupation of Japan after World War II; General Douglas MacArthur landed here in 1945.
- ›Shared by the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
- ›Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) was historically based here before relocating to MCAS Iwakuni.
- ›Located in one of Japan's most densely populated regions, generating ongoing community noise concerns.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
