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Maizuru Heliport

Maizuru Heliport (ICAO RJBM) is an active military air base in Japan, operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. It has 1 runway (600 m). Home to the 23rd Fleet Air Squadron, flying SH-60 Seahawk.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
LocationπŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1952
Operating OrganizationJapan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Units & aircraft
23rd Fleet Air Squadron · SH-60 Seahawk
Location & Technical Details
ICAO codeRJBM
Runways
04/22 · 600 m (1,969 ft) · Concrete
Websitewww.mod.go.jp/msdf/maizuru
Related
All Military Air Bases Japan Air Bases
Operating forces
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan Japan Air Self-Defense Force
More Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force bases
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Description

Maizuru Air Base is located in the Nagahama District of Maizuru City, Kansai region. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force established the facility to support aviation requirements on the Sea of Japan. Construction began in 1996, and the airfield was completed on 22 March 2001.

The base is operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and serves as the aviation installation for the 23rd Air Group, which operates under the 21st Air Group. Other resident units include the Maizuru Maintenance and Supply Detachment and the Maizuru Air Base Detachment. The base provides facilities for aircraft assigned to escort vessels homeported at Maizuru.

Infrastructure at the installation includes a runway, control tower, and hangar facilities. The base hosts squadrons of SH-60K patrol helicopters. Historically, the site hosted the Maizuru Air Division and the 123rd Air Corps. The SH-60J was operated at the base until its retirement from the unit in March 2015. The 23rd Air Group was activated at the installation on 26 March 2008 following the reorganization and upgrade of the previous Maizuru Air Detachment.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Operating organization corrected (an unrendered template was on file)
  2. AUG 142026 Updated Resident squadron and its SH-60K helicopters recorded
  3. AUG 132026 Updated Facility details completed (construction year, usage, host country)
  4. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  5. APR 102026 Updated Description added
  6. APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  7. JAN 122026 Created Page created: Maizuru Heliport