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U.S. Ends Iwakuni Carrier Landing Training One Day Early After Holiday Session Drew Complaints

Japanese officials demanded adherence to flight-time limits following more than 1,000 noise grievances from residents.

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Overview

  • U.S. Forces Japan notified the Defense Ministry that field carrier landing practice at MCAS Iwakuni concluded on September 25, a day earlier than planned.
  • The exercise had been scheduled for September 17–26 on weekdays excluding weekends and holidays with afternoon and evening time windows.
  • Flights were conducted on the September 23 national holiday and some weekday sessions exceeded the notified hours, prompting local objections.
  • The U.S. acknowledged the holiday training and cited operational reasons, withholding further details.
  • Iwakuni City recorded over 1,000 complaints during the training period as Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi and Defense Minister Gen Nakatani pressed for compliance and reduced community impact.