Yokota Evacuates C-130Js Ahead of Major Typhoon Aug. 16, 2024 | By Unshin Lee Harpley Yokota Air Base evacuated 11 C-130J Super Hercules in under 24 hours ahead of Typhoon Ampil near coastal Japan on Aug. 16. The typhoon had maximum sustained winds of 132 mph and gusts reaching 160 mph, equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane.