Moving to Yokota Air Base
Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo hosts the 374th Airlift Wing and is also the headquarters for U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force. It sits across several suburban cities in the Tama area, giving families a walkable-feeling base community with Tokyo's trains close by. About 14,000 personnel are associated with the base.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Fussa, Tokyo |
| Population served | About 14,000 personnel |
| Airports | Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT) |
| Climate | Four seasons with hot humid summers, cool winters and a rainy season. |
| On-base housing | Government family housing on base; others live off base with overseas housing allowance |
| Medical care | 374th Medical Group (Yokota clinic) |
| Family support center | Yokota Airman and Family Readiness Center |
Where families live
On-base housing
Government housing close to schools, commissary and services.
Fussa
The city beside the main gate, with shops and restaurants and a small-town feel.
Hamura and Mizuho
Suburban Tokyo towns with apartments and houses around the base.
Akishima and Tachikawa
Larger commercial hubs with shopping and rail links toward central Tokyo.
Schools
DoDEA runs Joan K. Mendel Elementary, Yokota West Elementary, Yokota Middle and Yokota High School on the installation. Enrollment follows command sponsorship.
- DoDEA Yokota schools — Two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school.
On the installation: Joan K. Mendel Elementary School, Yokota West Elementary School, Yokota Middle School, Yokota High School
Yokota School Liaison Office, via the Airman and Family Readiness Center
Things to do near Yokota Air Base
- Tokyoday-tripShopping, museums and temples are reachable by train from the Tama area.
- Mount TakaooutdoorsA popular hiking mountain near Tokyo.
- Mount Fuji areaday-tripLakes and views a few hours' drive away.
- KamakuramuseumTemples and the Great Buddha near the coast.
- Showa Kinen ParkfamilyA large park in Tachikawa with gardens and cycling.
- Fussa Sake breweriesfoodLocal brewery tours in the Fussa area.
- HakoneoutdoorsHot springs and mountain scenery for weekend trips.
- Yokohamaday-tripHarbor city with Chinatown and waterfront.
Realtors & local services
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- 374th Airlift Wing Housing OfficeFussaOfficial source for family housing and off-base housing guidance.
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Local programs & support
- Yokota Airman and Family Readiness CenterRelocation and family support services.
PCS tips for Yokota Air Base
- Japan has strict pet import timelines, so start paperwork far in advance.
- A USFJ driver's license is needed to drive; ask your sponsor about testing and insurance.
- Check DoDEA enrollment and command sponsorship early.
- Tokyo's trains make a car optional for many, but plan parking costs if you bring one.
- Prepare for typhoon season and humid summers.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.