Can you live off base in Yokota?
Can you live off base in Yokota?
Housing. There are Military Family Housing (MFH) units available at Yokota AB. Incoming service members will be allowed a housing preference of either a tower or garden unit by area. However, due to force protection concerns, if on-base housing is available; you will not be allowed to move off base.
Where should I live near Yokota Air Base?
Fussa is a multicultural and densely populated town. It serves as a home to the U.S. Air Force’s Yokota Air Base but also functions as a commuter town for those working in central Tokyo.
What city is Yokota Air Base in?
Brief overview of Yokota Air Base
| Location | Tachikawa City, Akishima City,Fussa City, Musashimurayama City,Hamura City, Mizuho Town |
|---|---|
| Mainly used by | U.S. Forces Japan HQ, Fifth Air Force HQ, 374th Airlift Wing |
| Staging Aircraft | 21 transport aircraft (breakdown) C-130×14,C-12×3, UH-1N×4 |
How many housing units are available at Yokota Air Base?
There are 2,071 military family housing units available for all ranks at Yokota Air Base, including garden units and tower units. The average waiting period for on-base housing is dependent upon the type of housing required, the member’s rank, bedroom entitlement and time of year of arrival.
Why is Yokota Air Force base so important?
At Yokota AB we strive to create an inclusive environment that cultivates the development and training of Airmen. The Air Force recognizes that the management of Unaccompanied Housing (UH) facilities is critical to an Airman’s development process.
When does the Yokota Air Base TLA stop?
TLA authorizations will stop on the date that adequate and available housing is offered, accepted or refused. On Oct. 4, 2012, 374 th Airlift Wing/CC rescinded the Yokota Air Base “on-base first policy” and replaced it with “housing assignment procedures.”
When to move into Yokota AB government housing?
Mon – Fri 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., except Thurs 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Closed weekends, and Federal Holidays Due to COVID-19, appointment only. When planning for a move with the military, you might consider moving into government housing. Government housing is owned and maintained by the Department of Defense and is typically on the installation.