US Editionu.s. Department of Defense Demands Runway Return for Futenma Base, Stating "Japan Is Responsible" (Kyodo News)
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[Washington, Kyodo] It was learned on the 26th that the U.S. Department of Defense has once again stated in a document that the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station (Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture) will "not be returned" until the Japanese government selects a "long runway" that can be used separately from the alternative facility in Henoko, Nago City, which is the relocation site.
[Junyo Hirana, US Special Correspondent] In documents related to the US fiscal year 2027 budget (October 2026 to September 2027) released by the US Department of Defense by the 24th, it was clearly stated that "the final selection of a long runway" needed separately from the replacement facility in Henoko, Nago City, following the return of Futenma Air Base, is "the responsibility of the Japanese government."
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