96319 - APO AP - Misawa Air Base, Japan
APO AP - Misawa Air Base, Japan
Key Facts
- Northernmost U.S. installation in Japan
- Only combined joint service base in Western Pacific
- Home of 35th Fighter Wing
- Located on shores of Lake Ogawara
About ZIP Code 96319
APO AP 96319 provides military postal service to Misawa Air Base in northern Honshu, Japan, the northernmost U.S. installation in the country. Misawa is the only combined and joint service installation in the Western Pacific, hosting Air Force, Navy, and Army units alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel. The 35th Fighter Wing operates F-16 Fighting Falcons from this strategically positioned base. Mail routes through the USPS San Francisco International Service Center with typical delivery times of 10-14 days.
Misawa Air Base provides critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities monitoring North Korean and Russian military activities. The installation's northern location makes it essential for early warning and air defense missions. Over 5,000 U.S. military personnel serve at Misawa, supported by Japanese national employees. The base supports approximately 12,000 personnel including family members and is located on the shores of Lake Ogawara in Aomori Prefecture.
Community facilities include DoDEA schools, commissary, exchange, and comprehensive MWR programs. The Misawa area experiences cold winters with significant snowfall, offering skiing and other winter activities. Personnel sending mail should use the format: Name, Unit [Number], APO AP 96319. The installation maintains readiness for contingency operations across the Indo-Pacific region.
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