NAF ATSUGI

Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, was established in 1950 as a key logistics and support base for U.S. Naval aviation in the Asia-Pacific region. Originally constructed by the Imperial Japanese Navy in the 1930s, the airfield was taken over by U.S. forces after World War II. Throughout the Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Cold War, NAF Atsugi played a critical role in supporting combat operations, maritime patrols, and intelligence missions. Today, it remains an essential hub for U.S. Navy carrier air wing detachments and joint U.S.-Japan operations, contributing to regional security and readiness.