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[Follow-up] Noise and Foul Odors Still Frequent: U.S. Military Continues to Use Former Naval Base Apron at Kadena Air Base Even After "Relocation"

At the former naval apron of Kadena Air Base, where noise-generating operations are not permitted under a U.S.-Japan agreement, aircraft noise and foul odors are frequently occurring. Although the apron's functions have been relocated to the opposite side of the runway to reduce the burden on the local community, an unprecedented situation continues, with a total of 219 aircraft using the apron in the last three months.
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At the former naval apron of Kadena Air Base, where noise-generating operations are not permitted under a U.S.-Japan agreement, aircraft noise and foul odors are frequently occurring. Although the apron's functions have been relocated to the opposite side of the runway to reduce the burden on the local community, an unprecedented situation continues, with a total of 219 aircraft using the apron in the last three months.

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沖縄タイムス+プラス broke the news on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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