Tomitaka Airfield

Military Decommissioning. The airfield ceased operations following the surrender of Japan at the end of World War II and the subsequent dissolution of the Imperial Japanese military.

The site of the former airfield has been completely redeveloped and bears no resemblance to its past use. The land is now occupied by a mix of industrial, recreational, and energy-generating facilities. Key features include the Hososhima Industrial Park (細島工業団地), a large-scale solar power plant (mega solar farm), and the Hyuga City Ojikahama Sports Park (日向市お倉ヶ浜総合公園). While the runways and military buildings are gone, historical markers and monuments, such as the 'Tomitaka Naval Air Base Monument' (富高海軍航空隊之碑), have been erected nearby to commemorate the site's history and the personnel who served there.

Tomitaka Airfield, also known as Hyuga Naval Air Base, was a significant late-war air base for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN). Constructed between 1943 and 1944, its primary purpose evolved with the worsening war situation. Initially, it served as a training facility for naval aviators, including pilots of 'Suisei' (Judy) dive bombers. As the war progressed, particularly during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, it became a crucial forward staging base. Its most somber historical significance is its role as a major base for Kamikaze (Special Attack Corps) units. Squadrons were formed and sortied from here and nearby bases to conduct suicide attacks against the US fleet. The airfield was heavily bombed by Allied forces in March and April 1945, severely damaging its facilities.

None. The land has been fully and permanently repurposed for industrial, commercial, and recreational use. There are no plans, discussions, or prospects for reopening Tomitaka Airfield. The aviation needs of the region are served by Miyazaki Airport (KMI).