IndianAirports.com
Powered by Google TranslateTranslate

Iruma Air Base

Sayama, Japan

Airports
medium airport

Iruma Air Base

Sayama, Japan
Explore Sayama city guide Navigate to this airport
0
Routes out
0
Destinations
RJTJ
ICAO
295 ft
Elevation
TravelerPulse profile

Japan Air Self-Defense Force's premier tactical air base.

Opened
1938
Location
Sayama, Japan
Iruma Air Base (ICAO: RJTJ) is a major installation of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) located in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo. It serves as the headquarters of the Air Defense Command and hosts several key JASDF units, making it one of the most important military air facilities in Japan. The base is not open to commercial or general aviation traffic, but it is well known to the public for its annual Iruma Air Show, one of the largest and most popular airshows in Japan, which typically draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. The event features aerial demonstrations by the JASDF Blue Impulse aerobatic team and static displays of military aircraft.
Getting to & from
The base is accessible via Innamachi Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, with bus connections serving the surrounding Sayama area.
Notable facts
  • Headquarters of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Defense Command.
  • Hosts the annual Iruma Air Show, attracting over 100,000 visitors.
  • Home to the JASDF Blue Impulse aerobatic demonstration team's performances.
  • Originally constructed during the Imperial Japanese Army era in the late 1930s.
  • Restricted to military operations; no commercial airline services operate here.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Generating airport overview…

Airlines serving this airport

No scheduled airline data available.

Routes

No route data available.

Hotels near Iruma Air Base

Pick what matters for your layover or early flight, then compare on your favorite booking site.

Compare stays for your dates

IndianAirports may receive compensation when you book or purchase through some of the links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Prices and availability are set by the booking provider and may change. We never share your private trip details with partners — only the destination, dates and party size you searched.

City & Place Guide

No guide exists for this place yet — Click to generate a Traveler Pulse guide.

Passport, Visa & Immigration

Flying internationally via Iruma Air Base? Check entry, transit and customs requirements for Japan from official government sources.

Iruma Air Base
Encyclopaedia

Iruma Air Base is a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) base located in the city of Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, north of western Tokyo, Japan.

Read full article on Wikipedia