Kadena Air Base, Military Base

OKINAWA, Japan (October 27, 2016) A P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, from the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, transits the flight line of Kadena Air Base. VP-47 is currently deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Operation (AOO) at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, and to the U.S. 4th Fleet AOO at Comalapa, El Salvador. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua E. Walters/Released)

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