Mie Airfield

Military Decommissioning. The airfield was an Imperial Japanese Navy base that ceased operations following the surrender of Japan at the end of World War II. It was subsequently dismantled during the Allied occupation and demilitarization of Japan.

The site of the former airfield has been completely redeveloped and is now a major industrial zone. Since 1969, the land has been occupied by the Tsu Shipyard. Today, this facility is operated by Japan Marine United (JMU) Corporation and is one of the largest and most advanced shipyards in Japan. It specializes in building Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), container ships, and other large commercial vessels. All traces of the original runways, hangars, and military infrastructure have been removed.

The site was the location of the Tsu Naval Air Group (津海軍航空隊, Tsu Kaigun Kōkūtai), also known as Kō-no-su Airfield (香良洲飛行場). Commissioned on October 1, 1943, it was a significant training base for the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service during WWII. The base specialized in training pilots and crews for seaplanes and flying boats, such as the Aichi E13A 'Jake' reconnaissance seaplane. It played a crucial role in supplying trained personnel for naval operations. The base was targeted by Allied bombing raids in the final months of the war before its closure. The ICAO code JP-0854 is an unofficial identifier, likely from a flight simulator database, used to mark its historical location.

None. The site is a vital, active, and high-value industrial facility. There are no plans, proposals, or any conceivable prospects for converting the massive shipyard back into an airfield.