Location
Lat 26° 21' 20N Long 127° 46' 3E  Located near Yontan Airfield in the island's western coast.

Construction
Built by the Japanese.

American Capture
Captured by American forces in April 1945.

American Units Based At Kadena
(7th AF) HQ 319th BG, 437th, 439th and 440th BS (A-26s) from USA July 2, 1945 - ?
(7th AF) 319th BG, 438th BS (A-26s) from USA July 3, 1945 - ?
(8th AF) HQ 333d BG, 435th, 460th and 507th BS arrive August 5, 1945

Today
Still in use today as Kadena Air Force Base, used by military and civilians.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009