
Operating from the largest U.S. installation in the Asia-Pacific region, the wing defends U.S. and Japanese mutual interests by providing a forward power projection platform with integrated, deployable, combat power.
The Wing operates a fleet of 81 combat-ready aircraft to perform air superiority, aerial refueling, airborne warning and control, and combat search and rescue functions.
Kadena Air Base Information
Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1945 – present
Controlled by: Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)
Current Commander: Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans
Garrison: 18th Wing (Host)
Base Occupants: 18th Wing,353rd Special Operations Wing, 55th Wing, 554th RED HORSE Squadron
Open to the Public: No
Base Location
Douglas Boulevard, Bldg. 220 (Gate 1)
Okinawa City Japan 96368-5134
Base Contact Information
011-81-611-734-0440
011-81-98-961-1387
011-81-98-961-3990
011-81-611-734-3300
011-081-611-730-4817