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Asahikawa Air Field

Asahikawa Air Field (ICAO RJCA) is an active military air base in Japan, operated by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. It has 1 runway (800 m). Home to the 2nd Aviation Squadron, flying UH-1 Iroquois "Huey".

Facility Details

Aircraft Based Here
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" profile drawing UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Military Helicopters 2nd Aviation Squadron
Map
Map of Asahikawa Air Field

43.7944°N, 142.3650°E · 115 m elevation

Summary
Operating Country 🇯🇵 Japan
Location🇯🇵 Japan
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1954
Operating OrganizationJapan Ground Self-Defense Force
Units
2nd Aviation Squadron
Location & Technical Details
Elevation115 m (377 ft)
ICAO codeRJCA
Runways
08/26 · 800 m (2,625 ft) · Grass
Nearby Bases
  1. 109 km Okadama Airport Northern Air Corps Headquarters
  2. 119 km Tokachi Airfield 5th Aviation Squadron
  3. 125 km Chitose Air Base 2nd Air Wing
Related
All Military Air Bases Japan Air Bases
Operating forces
🇯🇵 Japan Japan Air Self-Defense Force
More Japan Ground Self-Defense Force bases
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Description

Asahikawa Air Field (ICAO: RJCA) is a military aerodrome located north of Asahikawa in Hokkaidō, Japan. It is operated by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 302026 Updated Description updated
  2. AUG 142026 Updated Resident unit recorded: the 2nd Division's aviation squadron
  3. AUG 132026 Updated Facility details completed (construction year, usage, host country)
  4. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  5. JAN 172026 Updated Secondary name removed
  6. JAN 122026 Created Page created: Asahikawa Air Field; then secondary name, organization and usage added; runways updated