MCAS Futenma

Ginowan , Okinawa Island

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Nearby locationsKmBearing
Kadena AFB , Ryukyu Island 8.7008RODN
Naha , Ryukyu Island 13.7230ROAH
Camp Courtney , Okinawa Island 16.7038
Camp Hansen , Okinawa Island 26.1037
Iejima auxiliary airbase , Okinawa 50.5000RODE
Amami , 307.9038RJKA



  MCAS Futenma


1945 to present

26° 16' 27.12'' N     127° 45' 21.59'' E
Futenma, Ginowan, Okinawa Island
ICAO: ROTM IATA:
Elevation: 247 feet





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  List of units at MCAS Futenma


Years Unit
2013-    US VMM-262V-22 Osprey,
2012-    US VMM-265V-22 Osprey,
1995/12US HMM-265107M H-46 Sea Knight,
1992/13US HMM-262107M H-46 Sea Knight,
1991/92US 31st RQSS-65 H-53,
1972/77US HMLA-369209 AH-1 Cobra,
1971/79US HMLA-367UH-1N, 209 AH-1 Cobra, UH-1E Iroquois,
1969-    US H&MS-36
1969/76US HMM-165107M H-46 Sea Knight,
1969/77US VMO-6UH-1E Iroquois,
1966/78US HMM-164107M H-46 Sea Knight,
1966US HMM-161107M H-46 Sea Knight, S-58 H-34,
1965/67US HMM-263107M H-46 Sea Knight, S-58 H-34,
1965/66US HMM-163S-58 H-34,
1964/65US HMM-365S-58 H-34,
1959/60US HMH-362H-43 Huskie,
1953/65US VMO-2UH-1E Iroquois, H-43 Huskie,



  MCAS Futenma News


Disaster Relief Response Training for Marines in Okinawa

Disaster Relief Response Training for Marines in Okinawa

02-Feb-23 - US Marine Corps CH-53E helicopters from 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) completed an humanitarian and disaster relief response (HADR) training exercise in Okinawa, Japan #HADR
Night External Lifting Training with Osprey

Night External Lifting Training with Osprey

21-Jan-19 - Marines with the Landing Support Company of 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3rd MLG) conducted external lift training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan using VMM-265’ MV-22B Osprey aircraft #NightLanding
Marines AH-1Z and UH-1Y Training in Okinawa

Marines AH-1Z and UH-1Y Training in Okinawa

04-Nov-18 - Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Systems Division selected FlightSafety VITAL 1100 simulators for AH-1Z and UH-1Y to be installed at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan
31st MEU Completes Deployment, Returns to Okinawa

31st MEU Completes Deployment, Returns to Okinawa

19-Sep-17 - USMC 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group completed the 17.2 deployment of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and returned to home base Okinawa
Exercise Chura-Shima Rescue 2016

Exercise Chura-Shima Rescue 2016

21-Jul-16 - US Marines HMH-361 CH-53E Super Stallions participated with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Okinawa emergency services in Exercise Chura-Shima Rescue 2016
Ospreys in  Earthquake Relief Operations in Japan

Ospreys in Earthquake Relief Operations in Japan

18-Apr-16 - For the first time USMC MV-22B Ospreys were deployed in support of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations after the earthquake in Japan
Japan JSDF and U.S. Marines Train for Disasters

Japan JSDF and U.S. Marines Train for Disasters

24-Jul-15 - U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron HMH-462 worked alongside the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) in the Churashima Rescue Exercise, aboard Camp Naha, Okinawa, Japan
JASDF tours Marines Osprey at Okinawa

JASDF tours Marines Osprey at Okinawa

13-Jun-14 - OKINAWA, Japan by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers - Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and civilian business leaders attended a U.S. Marine Corps briefing June 5 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler.





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