Misawa Air Base - Wikipedia
Misawa Air Base (三沢飛行場, Misawa Hikōjō) (IATA: MSJ, ICAO: RJSM) is an air base of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), the United States Air Force, and the United States Navy located in Misawa, Aomori, in the northern part of the island of Honshū of Japan.
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Up Next. Airmen perform a post-attack reconnaissance sweep during the Beverly Sunrise 24-6 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2024. Exercises are critical to ensure readiness and rapid responses to real-world emergencies, protecting both personnel and mission capabilities.
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The 35th Fighter Wing is the host unit at Misawa Air Base -- the northernmost U.S. installation in Japan and the only bilateral, joint-service, civilian-use air base in the Pacific. Misawa Air Base is located on the shores of Lake Ogawara in Misawa City in the Aomori Prefecture.
Combat Shield tests 35th FW fighter readiness > Misawa Air Base ...
11 hours ago — 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs. MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --. The 87th Electronic Warfare Squadron (EWS) conducted an annual Combat Shield assessment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, from Nov. 4-8, 2024, evaluating the readiness and effectiveness of 35th Fighter Wing (FW) F-16 Fighting Falcon defensive systems. The assessment focused on testing the ...
Misawa Block-50 F-16 hits 10K hours, an AF first - Air Force
Jun 19, 2019 — One of Misawa Air Base’s most famous flightline assets hit a historic milestone June 10. A 29-year-old Block-50 F-16 Fighting Falcon, tail number 808 and affectionately known as “BOB,” reached 10,000 flight hours during a sortie flown across Japan.
JASDF welcomes first operational F-35A aircraft at Misawa Air Base
Jan 31, 2018 — The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF) first operational F-35A Lightning II multi-role fighter aircraft has arrived at the Misawa Air Base, Japan. Developed by Lockheed Martin, the F-35A is a high-performance aircraft equipped with advanced electronics to enhance situational awareness and maximise air superiority.
For Misawa Airmen, the mission continues > Pacific Air Forces …
Apr 2, 2020 — A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against …
First Japanese-built F-35A Lands at Misawa Air Base
Nov 14, 2017 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- A Defense Contract Management Agency government flight representative landed the first Japanese-made F-35A on Misawa AB's runway, Nov. 2. Maj. Elijah Supper piloted the brand-new aircraft from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Komaki South F-35 Final Assembly and Check Out facility.
U.S. to have F-35 fighters at Misawa base in Japan for 1st time
Jul 4, 2024 — The U.S. Defense Department said Wednesday it will deploy 48 F-35A stealth fighters to Misawa Air Base in Japan's northeastern prefecture of Aomori for the first time, in an effort to bolster regional deterrence with its key ally.
Department of Defense Announces Modernization Plan for Tactical ...
Jul 3, 2024 — The U.S. Air Force will also upgrade its presence at Misawa Air Base from 36 F-16 aircraft to 48 F-35A aircraft, leading to greater tactical aircraft capacity and capability. At Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, the U.S. Marine Corps will modify the number of F-35B aircraft to support the Service's force design modernization implementation.