Eniwa Airfield

Military consolidation and change of use. The airfield was a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) facility. Its fixed-wing aircraft operations were likely consolidated with other, larger JGSDF airbases in Hokkaido, such as Camp Obihiro and Camp Sapporo (Okadama Airport), rendering the dedicated airstrip at Eniwa redundant.

The site is located entirely within the active JGSDF Camp Kita-Eniwa (北恵庭駐屯地). Although the paved runway is still physically intact and clearly visible from satellite imagery, the area is no longer maintained or used as an airfield. It has been repurposed as a large-scale training ground for the 7th Division's armored vehicles, including Type 90 and Type 10 tanks and armored personnel carriers. The former runway and surrounding open areas are now used for vehicle maneuver drills, driver training, and helicopter landing exercises.

The airfield originated as the Imperial Japanese Army's Chitose No. 3 Airfield (千歳第三飛行場) during World War II. After the war, it was briefly used by U.S. forces before being transferred to the newly formed JGSDF. As Kita-Eniwa Airfield, it served as a key operational and training airstrip for the JGSDF Northern Army Aviation Group. It was strategically important as it directly supported the JGSDF 7th Division, Japan's only armored division, which is based at Camp Kita-Eniwa. Operations primarily involved liaison and observation aircraft (like the LR-1) and various helicopters for transport, reconnaissance, and training exercises.

None. The site is an integral and vital part of the training grounds for an active and strategically important JGSDF armored division. There are no known plans or prospects for it to be reopened as a public or military airfield, as its current function is critical to the base's mission.