Misawa Air Fest

A U.S. Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk pilot and an attendee pose for a photo during Air Fest 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force’ Blue Impulse demonstration team perform an aerobatic display during Air Fest 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025.
Guests walk in front of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force equipment on display during Air Fest 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025.
A participant sits in the cockpit of an HC-130J Super Hercules during Air Fest 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025.
Participants take photos of Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Blue Impulse aerial demonstration during Air Fest 2025.
A Japan Air Self Defense Force airman performs a K9 demonstration alongside the 35th Security Forces Squadron during Air Fest 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025.
A strongman competition participant pulls four tires during Air Fest 2025.
Participants browse vendors and booths during Air Fest 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025.

This event is free and open to the public!

100% photo ID check upon entry

Entry not guaranteed

For U.S. and Japanese visitors over 16 years old, photo identification with your nationality is required upon entry.

Valid forms of identification include a passport, driver's license, my number card, or a residence identification card.

All non-Japanese and non-U.S. visitors are required to bring a passport or other government issued photo ID.

Flying Schedule:
- 09:30
  Opening Flight (US-Japan Bilateral Mixed Formation)
- 10:10 - 10:25
  3rd Tactical Fighter Wing: F-35A (Maneuver Flight)
- 10:25 - 10:40
  4th Tactical Fighter Wing: F-2 (Maneuver Flight)
- 10:55 - 11:15
  Akita Air Rescue Squadron: UH-60J (Training Flight)
- 11:20 - 11:25
  1st Air Wing: RQ-4B (Flyover)
- 11:35 - 11:55
  Misawa Helicopter Airlift Squadron: CH-47J (Training Flight)
- 13:00 - 13:10
  5th Tactical Fighter Wing: F-35B (Training Flight)
- 13:15 - 13:30
  3rd Tactical Fighter Wing: F-35A (Maneuver Flight)
- 13:35 - 14:05
  USAF: C-130 (Parachute Drop Demonstration)
- 14:05 - 14:25
  USAF: F-35A & F-16 (Close Air Support / CAS)
- 14:25 - 14:30
  USAF: U-2 (Flyover)
- 14:35 - 14:45
  2nd Tactical Fighter Wing: F-15 (Training Flight)
- 14:50 - 15:00
  1st Air Wing: RQ-4B (Landing)
USAF F-16, F-35 and JASDF F-35 Load Demonstrations
- 1^st Load Demo: 0950 – 1030
- 2^nd Load Demo: 1205 – 1245
- 3^rd Load Demo: 1330 – 1400
- Strongman Competition and Exhibition
  - 0900 – 1200

AAFES Facilities Closure Information (September 20, 2026):

Misawa Air Base Exchange will be closed
Food Court will be closed
- Pizza Hut will be set up on the Flightline
- Baskin Robbins, Charley’s, Einstein Bagels, Taco Bell and Subway will have booths set up on the grassy area adjacent to the food court
Burger King will be opened from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Popeyes will be opened from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Express Shoppette will be opened 24/7
Gas Station will be closed

AAFES facilities will resume normal hours of operation September 21, 2026.

The Misawa Air Base Commissary will be closed on Sunday, September 20, 2026 for Air Fest. On Monday September 21, the commissary will open with full service instead of self-checkout only.

This event is free and open to the public!

Schedule of Events

Flying Schedule:

USAF F-16, F-35 and JASDF F-35 Load Demonstrations

Strongman Competition and Exhibition

Facility Closures During Air Fest

AFN will broadcast Air Fest live on AM 1575 during the event