A day at Misawa Air Base, with aircraft close at hand in the sky and on the ground
Misawa Air Festival
The 2026 edition of Misawa Air Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/09/20Ended
- Season / frequency
- Held once a year / Once a year
- Location
- Japan Air Self-Defense Force Misawa Air Base
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Misawa City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h–3 h 30 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/23
An event opening Misawa Air Base to the public, with aircraft flights and static displays, equipment exhibits, and Japan–U.S. food booths.
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Cp9asngf File:Japan air self defense force Lockheed Martin F-35A 301SQ RJSM Air Display.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Cp9asngf File:Japan air self defense force Kawasaki T-4 Blue Impulse RJSM Low Angle Cuban and Roll On Take Off.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: taro96b File:Misawa Air Base Kawasaki C-1.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 https://www.flickr.com/photos/cielnoir/54159592099/Display size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.About Misawa Air Festival
Misawa Air Festival is an aviation event held by opening Misawa Air Base of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force to the public.
Aircraft of the U.S. military and Japan Air Self-Defense Force will be displayed and flown, and equipment exhibits and Japan–U.S. food booths will also be available.
It is presented as an event enjoyed by families and aviation enthusiasts.
Festival highlights
Highlights include seeing aircraft up close in static displays—aircraft that are not usually accessible—and watching flight demonstrations.
Aircraft of the U.S. military and Japan Air Self-Defense Force are featured, and equipment as well as aircraft is displayed.
Food booths from Japan and the U.S. will also be at the venue, offering a chance to enjoy both aviation displays and food.
A day at Misawa Air Base, with aircraft close at hand in the sky and on the ground
What to expect
According to the 2026 information, the air festival runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with last entry at 2 p.m.
Aircraft flight and static displays, along with equipment exhibits, are scheduled at the venue.
Food booths from Japan and the U.S. will also be at the venue. On entry, visitors will undergo baggage and body checks and an ID check.
Source: 航空祭について｜防衛省 [JASDF] 航空自衛隊 / 入場要領について｜航空自衛隊について｜防衛省 [JASDF] 航空自衛隊
How to take part
In 2026, the base is open to the public, with entry through the public gates.
The Main Gate, Falcon Gate, and Oka Gate are public entrances, but visitors who are neither Japanese nor U.S. nationals may use only the Main Gate.
Visitors aged 16 or older must present photo ID for verification.
Admission is free.
Public entrances are the Main Gate, Falcon Gate, and Oka Gate; a free shuttle bus runs from Oka Gate to the venue.
On entry, visitors will undergo baggage and body checks and an ID check. Visitors aged 16 or older must have photo ID.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Misawa Air Base (125-7 Misawa, Ushirokubo, Misawa City)
- Train and bus
A free shuttle bus is scheduled to run from Misawa Fishing Port to the Yakōdō Oka-Misawa store.
Continue on foot from the Yakōdō Oka-Misawa store to Falcon Gate.
- By car
General vehicles may not enter the base.
Use the designated route to reach the free parking area (Misawa Fishing Port).
- Parking
Misawa Fishing Port: four-wheeled vehicles and large vehicles are excluded.
Misawa City Hall parking is for motorcycles only.
Bicycle parking is beside the MISAWA object in front of Misawa Air Base’s main gate; the Minamiyama Multipurpose Fureai Plaza parking lot is for large vehicles only.
Source: 令和８年度三沢基地航空祭 基地外駐車場について｜航空自衛隊について｜防衛省 [JASDF] 航空自衛隊 / 基地周辺の交通について｜航空自衛隊について｜防衛省 [JASDF] 航空自衛隊
Address 125-7 Misawa, Ushirokubo, Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
2026年9月20日（日）8:00〜15:00（最終入場14:00）
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Aomori Prefecture / Misawa City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
On entry, visitors will undergo baggage and body checks and an ID check.
Visitors aged 16 or older should bring photo ID.
General vehicles may not enter the base, and parking spaces are limited, so follow staff instructions when using the parking areas.
Nearby attractions
Nearby places and events include Misawa Airport, Central Park Cherry Blossom Light-Up, the Misawa City Tourist Information Center, and the Misawa Christmas Festival.
All are introduced as places or events in the area around the air festival venue.
三沢市寺山修司記念館
青森県三沢市にある文学館
写真：663highland / CC BY 2.5(resized and reformatted)
Photo source ·
青森県立三沢航空科学館
日本の青森県、三沢市にある航空科学博物館
写真：663highland / CC BY 2.5(resized and reformatted)
Photo source ·Official information
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Misawa Air Base official: “About the Misawa Air Festival”
Misawa Air Festival at a Glance
Misawa Air Festival is an event held by opening Japan Air Self-Defense Force Misawa Air Base to the public, with aircraft displays and flights by the U.S. military and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, as well as equipment exhibits.
It was announced as scheduled for September 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Last entry is at 2 p.m.
Admission is free, but entry procedures, including ID checks, are required.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/23
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