Installation

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.