Akeno Air Field (明野飛行場)

Summary

Operating Country 🇯🇵 Japan
Location 🇯🇵 Japan
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationJapan Ground Self-Defense Force
Units
  • Bell AH-1S Cobra
  • Bell UH-1J Iroquois
  • Kawasaki OH-1
  • Kawasaki OH-6D
  • Kawasaki CH-47J/JA Chinook
  • Mitsubishi UH-60J
  • Emstron TH-480

Description

Akeno Air Field is a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) military aerodrome located 3.2 nautical miles northwest of Ise in Mie Prefecture, Japan. The facility is operated by the JGSDF and serves as a base for rotary-wing aviation.

Aircraft types stationed at the airfield include the Bell AH-1S Cobra, Bell UH-1J Iroquois, Kawasaki OH-1, and Kawasaki OH-6D. The installation also accommodates the Kawasaki CH-47J/JA Chinook, Mitsubishi UH-60J, and Enstrom TH-480.

Location & Details

Map of Akeno Air Field
Coordinates34.5333°N, 136.6722°E
Elevation6 m (20 ft)
ICAO codeRJOE
Runways
  • 13/31 [concrete]
  • 04/22 [concrete]
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