MCAS Iwakuni

MCAS Iwakuni is an Air Mobility Command (AMC) passenger terminal located in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan. The terminal serves military travelers seeking Space-Available (Space-A) flights on AMC missions. IATA code: IWK.

This terminal operates in the OCONUS — Pacific region. OCONUS Pacific terminals are located throughout the Pacific theater, connecting travelers between the US mainland, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, and the Pacific islands.

Space-A travelers at MCAS Iwakunifollow the standard AMC signup process. To get on the register, send an email to the terminal with your name, rank, sponsor's SSN (last four), number of passengers, desired destinations, and travel category.

Boarding at MCAS Iwakuni follows Category (Cat) I through VI priority order. Cat I (Emergency Leave) boards first, followed by Cat II (EML), Cat III (Active Duty on Leave), Cat IV (Unaccompanied Dependents/EML), Cat V (Reserve/Guard/Unaccompanied Dependents), and Cat VI (Retired/100% Disabled Veterans). Check your category with our Eligibility Wizard.

Popular destinations from MCAS Iwakuni: Yokota AB, Kadena AB, Osan AB.

Before traveling, verify your documents are in order. Our Document Checklist covers IDs, orders, leave forms, and dependent documentation required at AMC terminals.

Based on historical AMC mission patterns, MCAS Iwakuni commonly operates Space-A flights to the following destinations. Actual flight availability changes daily — always check the official AMC 72-hour schedule before planning travel.