Yokota AB

Yokota Air Base serves as the host base for Headquarters, United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force.

Yokota Air Base is the premier logistics HUB in the Indo-Pacific theater with a mission to maneuver and sustain forces at the speed of need.

The 374th Airlift Wing is the host unit for the base and is responsible to the 5th Air Force commander for C-130J and C-12J operations including tactical air-land, airdrop, aeromedical and distinguished visitor airlift. As the primary airlift hub for peacetime and contingency operations, the wing provides airlift for the movement of passengers, cargo and mail to all Department of War agencies in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility and provides transport for people and equipment throughout and beyond the Kanto Plains greater Tokyo metropolitan area. During peacetime, Team Yokota maintains a constant state of readiness by participating in joint and bilateral training exercises and building partnership capacity with the host nation. 

Personnel and resources

The 374th Airlift Wing is composed of four groups, including 17 squadrons. More than 3,500 military members alongside U.S. and Japan civilian employees make up the 374th Airlift Wing work force, which supports 59 mission partners and a base populace of approximately 11,500. The wing includes the 36th Airlift Squadron, which flies the C-130J Super Hercules, and the 459th Airlift Squadron, which operates the C-12J Huron and retired the UH-1N Huey in September 2025.

Organizational structure

The wing's forces are organized under four groups: 374th Operations Group, 374th Maintenance Group, 374th Mission Support Group and the 374th Medical Group. These four groups are supported by 10 wing staff agencies that report directly to the wing commander.

Moving to Japan can be challenging especially if you plan on bringing your pets with you, however, having the proper paperwork and being proactive can make the process a smoother and less stressful one for you and your animal.

Pet boarding fees are expensive in Japan and can be overwhelming for families if on-base housing is unavailable or not immediately available. Please ask your sponsor for more information or refer to the Japan District Veterinary Command website. You may also contact the Vet Clinic at Yokota with more specific questions by emailing them at yokotaABVTF@gmail.com.

Passports and Visas

Ensure service member and/or dependents have the required passports and/or visa prior to final out-processing. Service member and/or dependents aren't allowed to final out-process without the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents. These actions are necessary to prevent unforeseen hardships to service members and their families. Service members electing the accompanied tour will not be permitted to out-process without having the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable). It is a requirement for family members of service members who are United States citizens to have a special issuance (official government) passport for Japan and Korea.

For any questions regarding passports, please contact your servicing Military Personnel Flight.

Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions

The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included. The Yokota Air Base operator can be reached at commercial DSN 315-225-1110. Contact your sponsor or unit representative for specific DSN or commercial numbers.