Camp Takayubaru (JGSDF Vice-Camp Takayubaru (ι«ιεεε±―ε°) β co-located within Kumamoto Airport)
Camp Takayubaru (also JGSDF Vice-Camp Takayubaru (ι«ιεεε±―ε°) β co-located within Kumamoto Airport) is an active joint civil-military airfield in Japan, operated by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. It has 1 runway (3,000 m). Home to Western Army Aviation Group (Headquarters), the 8th Flight Squadron (8th Division), the 109th Flight Squadron (Transport Aviation Group, 1st Helicopter Brigade), flying CH-47 Chinook.
Facility Details
| Operating Country | π―π΅ Japan |
| Location | π―π΅ Japan |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Year built | 1971 |
| Operating Organization | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
| Units & aircraft |
Western Army Aviation Group (Headquarters)8th Flight Squadron (8th Division)109th Flight Squadron (Transport Aviation Group, 1st Helicopter Brigade) · CH-47 Chinook
|
| Coordinates | 32.8373Β°N, 130.8550Β°E |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Runways |
07/25 · 3,000 m (9,843 ft) · Asphalt
|
Description
Camp Takayubaru, also known as JGSDF Vice-Camp Takayubaru, is an active military installation co-located within Kumamoto Airport in Japan. Established in 1971, the facility operates under joint military and civil usage.
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force operates the military camp. It houses the headquarters of the Western Army Aviation Group. Additional stationed units include the 8th Flight Squadron, assigned to the 8th Division, and the 109th Flight Squadron, assigned to the Transport Aviation Group of the 1st Helicopter Brigade.
The base utilizes the shared runway infrastructure of Kumamoto Airport. The 109th Flight Squadron operates CH-47 Chinook helicopters, specifically the CH-47JA variant, from the facility.
- AUG 142026 Updated Page description written
- AUG 142026 Created Page created: Camp Takayubaru