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Kadena AB sent 32 recorded Space-A flights to JB Elmendorf-Richardson in the year ending October 2026, every week or two and about 6 percent of everything the terminal flew. On the 31 of those where the terminal reported who made the cut, Category VI travelers, the retirees and veterans at the back of the line, got a seat 81 percent of the time.
By raw volume, October and November saw the most departures on this route in the year ending October 2026, and September the fewest. The route was active in 12 of the 13 months on record.
Category VI is the last group called at roll call. On this route, 81 percent of the 31 reported flights still had room by the time Cat VI was called. Not a sure thing, but far from hopeless, and picking your month improves it.
The lowest category that made each reported flight, in the year ending October 2026:
| Category III | 1 flight |
| Category IV | 4 flights |
| Category V | 1 flight |
| Category VI | 25 flights |
Seats are the other half of the picture. On the 31 flights that reported both numbers, the terminal released an average of 31 seats and 2 were taken, so a typical flight on this route left with about 29 Space-A seats empty. That is a lot of room, and it is why the Category VI number above is as good as it is.
Sign-up at Kadena AB is free and does not commit you to anything. You can email the terminal at 733ams.space-available@us.af.mil (the email doubles as your dated proof of sign-up), use the AMC online sign-up portal and call 011-81-611-734-6487 / 011-81-611-734-2159 to confirm anything time-sensitive. Do it 45 to 60 days before you want to travel, because your place in line at roll call is your sign-up date, and a sign-up is good for 60 days.
In the year ending October 2026, Kadena AB recorded 32 Space-A flights to JB Elmendorf-Richardson, which works out to every week or two. Firm schedules only appear about 72 hours ahead; the free live boards at spaceascout.com show what is posted now.
In the year ending October 2026, Category VI travelers, which covers retirees and eligible veterans, made the cut on 81 percent of the 31 flights where Kadena AB reported a category for this route.
Email 733ams.space-available@us.af.mil with your name, category, number of travelers and desired destinations, or use the AMC online portal. Sign up 45 to 60 days before you want to fly. It is free and the email gives you a dated record.
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