Kadena Air Base
Okinawa, Japan · Air Force / Army / Marine Corps / Navy
Kadena is the largest U.S. Air Force base in Asia, home to the 18th Wing, located on Okinawa and serving as a keystone of the Pacific air defense network.
Quick Facts
Location
Okinawa, JP
Branch
Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy
OCONUS Assignment — OHA, Not BAH
Members assigned to Kadena Air Base receive Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) instead of BAH. OHA is calculated differently — it is based on your actual rental cost (up to a local ceiling), plus a utility/recurring maintenance allowance (MIHA). BAH rates do not apply.
Contact your gaining unit's housing office for current OHA ceilings and the DTMO OHA calculator at travel.dod.mil.
OCONUS members at Kadena receive Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA), not BAH. Okinawa off-base housing ranges from affordable local neighborhoods to Japanese-style homes. Contact the housing referral office at your gaining unit.
Key Insights for Kadena Air Base
BAH is designed to cover median rental costs — not average or premium rents. Members living in above-median housing pay the difference out of pocket; those in below-median housing keep the surplus.
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Data Source & Disclaimer
BAH rates are from the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) 2026 BAH data, effective January 1, 2026. Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not individual ZIP code — all ZIPs in the same MHA receive identical rates. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with DoD, DTMO, or any government agency. Verify your entitlement at travel.dod.mil.