Japan-U.S. Joint Committee Agreement
Overview
The Ministry of Defense announced that the Japan-U.S. Joint Committee approved the limited use of additional property at FAC 2001 Misawa Airfield on November 10, 2026. A portion of the facility will be used on a limited basis under Article II, Paragraph 4(b) of the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement for Aircraft Training Relocation (ATR) and Japan-U.S. joint training. The period of use is November 30 through December 11, 2026, with additional time potentially provided as needed for the deployment and withdrawal of the training.
Key points
- The Japan-U.S. Joint Committee approved the limited use of additional property at Misawa Airfield.
- The agreement is intended to enable Aircraft Training Relocation (ATR) and Japan-U.S. joint training.
- The period of use is November 30 through December 11, 2026, with additional time for training deployment and withdrawal provided as needed.
- The property covered comprises land, part of a building, and a set of structures in Misawa, Aomori Prefecture.
Overview
The Ministry of Defense announced that the Japan-U.S. Joint Committee had agreed to the limited use of additional property at FAC 2001 Misawa Airfield. The agreement outline describes the approved limited use of part of the facility.
Details
This agreement provides for the limited use of part of the facility under Article II, Paragraph 4(b) of the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement.
The agreement covers a site in Misawa, Aomori Prefecture, designated FAC 2001 Misawa Airfield.
The property includes approximately 7,000 square meters of land, part of 3 buildings (approximately 4,000 square meters), and a set of structures, including fixtures and installed items as well as related equipment. No details are listed in the fields for water areas and related facilities.
The purpose of the limited use is to conduct Aircraft Training Relocation (ATR) and Japan-U.S. joint training. The period of use is November 30 through December 11, 2026, with additional time provided as needed for the deployment and withdrawal of the training.