Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

MCAS Iwakuni is a mission-ready air station, capable of providing continuous base-operating support for tenant organizations and follow-on U.S. and allied forces during training, combat or contingency (HA/DR) operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

Welcome Aboard

Main gate photo

Please browse this section for information tailored to personnel moving to MCAS Iwakuni. If you have received orders or you are anticipating them, you should start with our Inbound Checklist. Some of your questions may also be answered in our Frequently Asked Questions.

Inbound Checklist
Healthcare Information
Housing and lodging in Iwakuni
- Family Housing
- Bachelor Housing
How to get to MCAS Iwakuni
School Information
Patriot Express and Space Available Travel
- AMC Patriot Express Travel
- Space Available Travel
Distribution Management Office (DMO)
Pet information
Customs information
Postal information
Driving in Japan
Voting Assistance
Overseas Cost of Living Allowance
Careers at MCAS Iwakuni

For UDP squadrons

PCS with pet

Bringing pets to MCAS Iwakuni Japan is highly discouraged. Housing here is very limited both on and off-base. Dogs are not permitted in much of the on-base housing. Many landlords off-base will not rent to families with pets. Check with local airlines regarding their policies if you decide to bring pets. Travel with pets to and from Iwakuni may require special arrangements and expensive fees.