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AMC Passenger Terminal
Only Marine Operated AMC Terminal in the World
Per DoD Force Health Protection Revision 4: "It is recommended that all individuals wear masks on DoD conveyances (e.g., aircraft, maritime vessels, and buses) and in Government cars, vans, or other low occupancy transportation assets when more than one person is present." Mask wear in AMC Passenger Terminals and AMC airlift are now optional. 

IMPORTANT UPDATES

 

 

*** Flight Information ***
All flights are subject to change or delays. Please monitor the 72 hour flight schedule for the most up to date flight information.



*Early baggage check-in for booked passengers boarding the Patriot Express are posted on the 72HR flight schedule*

***EARLY BAGGAGE CHECK-IN IS AVAILABLE 1600L-1730L THE DAY PRIOR TO YOUR DEPARTURE DATE***

ALL PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE TRAVEL READY WITH APPLICABLE DOCUMENTATION AS FOLLOWS IN ORDER TO BE PROCESSED FOR EARLY CHECK-IN:

 

A. 2 Copies of orders (PCS, ERD, EAS, FEML, TDY etc.)
B. Military ID for anyone who is 14 years or older.
C. Passport for dependents
D. Pet in kennel, and required documents (Health Certificate, shot records, etc.) 

 

***CREDIT CARD MACHINES CURRENTLY INOP***
Please come prepared with cash (USD only) as there is no ATM on site. Prices for Excess Baggage/Pets are $125.00 Each Space-A Head Tax / Fed Insp Fee: $38.58

 

For more information about pet fees please visit our pet travel link down below.

This message will only update if there are changes or updates to provide.

 

  

Our Space Available 72-Hour schedule Is updated each day by 10 P.M. JST.

***Must be on leave status to sign-up for Space-A***

Space-A Register

Welcome to the MCAS Iwakuni Passenger Terminal

Our flights primarily serve bases in Japan and West Coast United States.


Welcome

Welcome to the MCAS Iwakuni Passenger Terminal, " The Only Marine Operated AMC
Terminal in the World". We pride ourselves in providing superior customer service to
all our patrons and visitors.

Space Available seats are often limited, therefore, passenger planning and flexibility is key to Space Available travel out of MCAS Iwakuni.

On behalf of the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Air Mobility Command (AMC), we wish you an enjoyable travel experience and look forward to assisting you in future travels. Please let us know if you've any questions or concerns during your visit to the MCAS Iwakuni Passenger Terminal.


SPACE REQUIRED PASSENGERS

For all AMC passenger's doors will open NO EARLIER THAN (NET) 6 hours prior to departure.  Standard show time and roll call for Space-R passengers is no later than (NLT) two hours and 20 minutes prior to aircraft scheduled departure. For pre-manifested/booked passengers through the local Transportation Office (D/TMO/NAVPTO) on AMCs Saturday Patriot Express, check-in is available six hours prior to estimated departure, but these passengers may participate in early baggage check-in the evening prior from 1600-1730.


SPACE AVAILABLE PASSENGERS

Space-A roll call standard is no earlier than (NET) two hours and 20 minutes prior to aircraft scheduled departure. We once again wish to convey that Space Available seats are often limited therefore, it is highly recommended to be flexible with any travel scheduling. Also, please note that signing up for Space-A is not the same as reserving a seat. Space-A is a competitive program that prioritizes categories and sign-up time to allow for fair distribution of allotted seats leftover once mission requirements have been met. 

Passengers are reminded that baggage limitations are:

  • Two bags per individual

  • Limited to 70 pounds each

  • Not to exceed the dimensions of 62 linear inches (length + width + height)

Passengers may have one carry-on bag and one personal item, that must fit under the aircraft seat.

We are committed to providing you the best possible service. Please let us know if you have any questions.


Pet Check-in

*Please be aware that pets are not allowed to travel via the Space-A program. 

Pet check-in for the patriot express flights will be conducted the day of travel. Passengers are advised to read the AMC Pet brochure. While awaiting boarding all pets must remain in their kennel while in public or terminal area. Passengers are advised to have their pet's leash to be able to take them outside for relief. As a caution extreme temperatures place your pet at risk. Pet transportation is not recommended when temperatures exceed 85 F or below 20 F. As a courtesy MCAS Iwakuni Passenger Terminal has an indoor climate-controlled area for pets while awaiting boarding. If passengers have any questions, please feel free to contact the Passenger terminal.

AMC PET TRAVEL PAMPHLET 

AMC PET RISK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT DOCUMENT 


Passenger Terminal Amenities

Currently the MCAS Iwakuni AMC Passenger Terminal has been established since 2011. The passenger terminal amenities currently offered are on the main floor of the building, vending machines (Outbound Area Machines ACCEPTS YEN ONLY), DV Lounge and free WI-FI. Second floor offers Kids Play Area, Business Lounge, Movie, Game Rooms and Free WI-FI provided by the USO. Parking is available across the street in the parking garage. The ground floor is for short-term parking while the upper floors are for long-term parking.


 

CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS

As per the Foreign Clearance Guide (FGC) for Japan Section 2.4.H: Customs, immigration and quarantine facilities are available at MCAS Iwakuni only for SOFA personnel during daylight hours and only with advance notice at other times. Non-SOFA personnel (retired military personnel, Japanese passport holders, diplomatic passport holders, DOD civilians not stationed in Japan, and dependents not stationed in Japan) cannot enter Japan through MCAS Iwakuni unless they are part of a SAM mission with prior USDAO Tokyo coordination. Non-SOFA members need to enter the country through an authorized port of entry that does entry stamps for them (i.e. Haneda International Airport, Yokota Air Base if entering on the Patriot Express, Kadena Air Base, or any such other air terminal listed within the FCG Japan Section 2.4). 

 

 

Contact Information

MCAS Iwakuni Passenger Terminal

MCAS IWAKUNI PASSENGER TERMINAL 
BLDG  727, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION    IWAKUNI, JAPAN 96310


24 Hour Flight Recording

Currently Unavailable 


Service Counter

Comm From CONUS: 
011-81-827-79-5509/5507/5262

Comm w/in JAPAN: 0827-79-5509/5507/5262
DSN: 253-5509/5507/5262 

Email Space-A: 

M_IWKN_SMBIwakuniSpa@usmc.mil


Hours of Operations:

Mon: 0730-1630L

Tue-Thu: 0630-1800L

Fri: 0630-1800L

Sat: 0730-1400L

***Prior Coordination Is Required For Sunday/Federal Holidays/Evening Arrivals/Departures/Group Travel***


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