Fukuchiyama Air Base

The removal of the fixed-wing runway was the result of a military operational shift and base modernization. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) transitioned its light observation and liaison roles from STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) aircraft to helicopters. This made small, unimproved runways at infantry camps redundant, and the land was repurposed for other military infrastructure and training grounds.

The site is the active and operational JGSDF Camp Fukuchiyama. The aviation facility on the base functions exclusively as a military heliport. It is regularly used by JGSDF helicopters to support the training and logistical needs of the resident 7th Infantry Regiment and other visiting military units. The facility is strictly for government use and is not accessible to the public.

The site has never been a civilian airport. Its entire history is tied to the JGSDF Camp Fukuchiyama (陸上自衛隊福知山駐屯地), which was established in 1950 on the grounds of a former Imperial Japanese Army base. The camp is the headquarters for the 7th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Division, Middle Army. The airfield/heliport historically supported JGSDF ground operations, likely handling light observation aircraft (such as the L-19 Bird Dog) from its former short runway, as well as various helicopters for transport, liaison, and medical evacuation. The identifier 'JP-0828' is not an official ICAO code but an unofficial designator used in some non-governmental aviation databases.

There are zero plans or prospects for reopening the site as a public or civilian airport. It is an active and strategically important military installation, and its function as a military heliport is ongoing. There is no intention to convert it to civilian use.