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    Itami Airfield  Japan
Location
Lat 34° 47' 8N Long 135° 26' 18E  Itami Airfield is located to the north of Osaka on Honshū in Japan. Today known as Osaka International Airport.

Wartime History
Used by the Japanese Army Air Force (JAAF) as a military airfield.

Japanese units based at Itami Airfield
56th Sentai (Ki-61)

Postwar
During the American occupation of Japan used as an American base.

American units based at Itami Airfield
38th Bombardment Group (B-25) Mushiroda October 1946

Today
Still in use today as Osaka International Airport or Osaka Airport as a civilian airport of an airport of entry with two runways. Airport Codes: ICAO: RJOO, IATA: ITM. The first runway is oriented 32L/14R measures 9,840' x 200' surfaced with concrete. The second runway is 32R/14L 5,997' x 150' surfaced with asphalt.

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Last Updated
February 26, 2023

 

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