FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA
NAVY
Japan
FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA
NAVY
Japan
Fleet Activities Yokosuka
Service to the U.S. Seventh Fleet; Support the U.S.-Japan Alliance
Base Essentials
Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) occupies a 579-acre peninsula in Tokyo Bay about 30 miles southwest of Tokyo, with a stated mission of service to the U.S. Seventh Fleet and support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, and the Defense Department describes it as America's most important naval facility in the Western Pacific, serving approximately 24,000 military and civilian personnel. CFAY provides critical support to U.S. 7th Fleet, the largest of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed fleets, and its strategic location and extensive facilities are vital for maintaining readiness and supporting maritime operations throughout the Western Pacific. It is also the base of the forward-deployed naval forces-Japan aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), the United States' only forward-deployed aircraft carrier.
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Fleet Activities Yokosuka History
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Units Stationed
Unit
Nickname
Type
U.S. Seventh Fleet
C7F
Other
C7F
Other
U.S. Naval Forces Japan / Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka
CFAY
Other
CFAY
Other
Submarine Group 7
CSG-7
Group
CSG-7
Group
Destroyer Squadron 15
DESRON 15
Squadron
DESRON 15
Squadron
Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center
SRF-JRMC
Other
SRF-JRMC
Other
Historic Timeline
1871
Yokosuka Navy Yard completed
1945
U.S. Navy occupies the base and Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka established
1973
First forward-deployed carrier task group arrives
2020
75th anniversary
2024
USS George Washington returns as forward-deployed carrier
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1871
Yokosuka Navy Yard completed
Completed in 1871, Yokosuka Navy Yard was built to assist with Japan's active role in world trade, becoming the shipbuilding and repair complex later taken over after World War II.
1945
U.S. Navy occupies the base and Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka established
After the peaceful surrender of the Japanese, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka was established shortly after the U.S. occupation began in 1945.
1973
First forward-deployed carrier task group arrives
USS Midway pulled into Yokosuka on October 5, 1973, marking the first forward deployment of a full-fledged carrier task group complete with Carrier Air Wing 5 to a U.S. Navy facility in Japan, beginning a decades-long carrier forward-deployment arrangement.
2020
75th anniversary
In 2020, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka marked its 75th anniversary of hosting U.S. naval forces at Yokosuka, commemorating the 1945 establishment of the base and 75 years of partnership with host nation Japan.
2024
USS George Washington returns as forward-deployed carrier
On November 22, 2024, USS George Washington (CVN 73) returned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka as the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, the second time it has served in that role.
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Key phone numbers for Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
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Fleet Activities Yokosuka Base Gates
Entry points, hours, and access requirements for Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
Womble Gate
Open
Vehicle inbound 5 a.m.-6 p.m. (high-traffic inbound 5 a.m.-8:30 a.m.); vehicle outbound 5 a.m.-7 p.m. (high-traffic outbound 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m.); pedestrian inbound/outbound 5 a.m.-10 p.m.; outbound turnstile 24 hours
All Access
Vehicle inbound 5 a.m.-6 p.m. (high-traffic inbound 5 a.m.-8:30 a.m.); vehicle outbound 5 a.m.-7 p.m. (high-traffic outbound 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m.); pedestrian inbound/outbound 5 a.m.-10 p.m.; outbound turnstile 24 hours
Gate hours can change suddenly during special exercises, holidays, and operational periods. We always recommend confirming details before you travel.
Visitor Access
What you need to know to get on Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
Check Visitor Pass details below
How are you entering the base?
I have a DoD ID / CAC
Active duty, civilian employee, retiree, or dependent.
I'm visiting someone
Sponsored visit — a DoD ID holder will vouch for you.
I need a day pass
No sponsor — process through the Visitor Control Center.
Commercial / Delivery
Truck drivers, contractors, and vendors.
Quick summary
Visitors without a DoD ID get on base through the CFAY Visitor Control Center (Pass Office) outside Carney Gate, which handles DBIDS registration and issues temporary passes. A DBIDS-registered sponsor requests the pass and the visitor presents an acceptable ID. VCC hours: official passes 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; DBIDS registration 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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PCS & Newcomers
Everything you need to know for your move to Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
Welcome center hours and contact details can change. We recommend confirming before you visit or call.
Transient Personnel Unit (TPU), Building 1969 (first point of contact for newcomers reporting aboard if your command is not in port; bring a copy of your orders and your military identification card)
Hours
Fleet and Family Support Center (4th floor of Building 3365, the Community Readiness Center): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
In-Processing
Newcomers report first to the Transient Personnel Unit (TPU), Building 1969, with a copy of their orders and military ID; if your command is not in port, TPU refers you to the appropriate resources. Key in-processing steps: attend the newcomer's Housing Briefing (if eligible for housing) in the Housing Services Center conference room every weekday except U.S. and Japanese holidays at 8:30 a.m. (check-in by 8:00 a.m. for Military Family Housing) and 9:30 a.m. (check-in by 9:00 a.m. for Housing Referral) (DSN 315-243-9037 / 011-81-46-816-9037, Yokosuka_Housing@us.navy.mil); get your passport(s) stamped with the Multiple Exit/Re-entry stamp within 14 days of arrival at the FAST Office on the 3rd floor of the James D. Kelly Fleet Recreation Center (Bldg. 3008) (appointments 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday; walk-ins 8 to 11 a.m. Monday and Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday); sign up for the mandatory in-person Area Orientation Briefing (AOB) and Intercultural Relations (ICR); and complete medical check-in via the U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka quarterdeck, open 24 hours a day (DSN 315-243-7144 / 011-81-46-816-7144). Command-sponsored family members must have been approved by a Dependent Entry Approval and be listed on the sponsor's official PCS orders or amendments.
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Housing & BAH
On-post housing, cost of living, and BAH info for Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
2,516
units
Military Family Housing (MFH) at the Yokosuka and Ikego Hills areas totals 2,516 homes and apartments, ranging from recently constructed modern town houses and high-rise apartments to quarters originally built by the Japanese government in 1946-1947. All MFH units are furnished with household appliances (refrigerator, electric cooking stove, microwave, washer, dryer…
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Data Sources
BAH rates: Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), effective January 1, 2026. Rates set annually by DoD based on rental survey data.
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Schools & Education
K-12 schools, colleges, and education resources near Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
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Where To Live
U.S. military families at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka live either on the main Yokosuka Naval Base, which occupies a small peninsula jutting into Tokyo Bay (579 acres), or at the Ikego Housing Detachment, an off-base housing area in Zushi comprising another 850 acres. Yokosuka City sits about 30 miles southwest of Tokyo on the east coast of Honshu. Military Family Housing at the Yokosuka and Ikego Hills areas totals 2,516 homes and apartments; additional families rent non-government housing off base in the surrounding community.
Yokosuka Naval Base (main installation)
Urban
The main installation occupies a small peninsula jutting into Tokyo Bay, spanning 579 acres. Military Family Housing at the Yokosuka and Ikego Hills areas totals 2,516 homes and apartments, including recently constructed modern town houses and high-rise apartments as well as quarters built by the Japanese Government during 1946-1947 that are structurally sound and have been renovated over the years.
Commute: On base
Located in Yokosuka City (population approx. 373,797 over about 39 square miles) at the entrance of Tokyo Bay on the east coast of Honshu.
Ikego Housing Detachment (Zushi)
An off-base housing area in Zushi named Ikego Housing Detachment, comprising 850 acres. It is one of the two primary U.S. family housing areas serving the installation.
Off-base U.S. housing area located in the city of Zushi, separate from the main Yokosuka peninsula installation.
Taxes & Finance
State tax policy and financial info for service members at Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
Spouse Income Tax
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Pet Policies at Fleet Activities Yokosuka
Pet policies, vet services, and resources at Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
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Facilities & Services
On-base services and facilities at Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
Commissary
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Yokosuka NFA Commissary
Click2Go Available
Exchange
NEX
Yokosuka Main Navy Exchange: Sun-Sat 0900-2000
Medical
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U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka — Hospital
Childcare & Youth
CDC Available
Youth Programs
MWR & Recreation
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Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Employment & Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
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