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Japan Air Self-Defense Force's primary northern air defense base.
- ›Home to the JASDF 2nd Air Wing, one of Japan's primary air defense commands.
- ›Operates in close proximity to New Chitose Airport (RJCC), a major civilian hub serving Sapporo.
- ›Conducts frequent scramble missions to intercept aircraft approaching Japanese airspace from the north.
- ›Has hosted joint exercises with the United States Air Force under the U.S.-Japan security alliance.
- ›Hokkaido's strategic location near Russian territory makes this base critically important for national defense.
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