Narita International Airport (RJAA)
Large airport · Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Narita International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJAA |
| IATA | NRT |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°46'7" E 140°23'19" 35.76858, 140.38871 |
| Location | Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 196 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 196 ft | ASP | Yes |
Narita International Airport at a glance
Narita International Airport is a large airport in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as NRT. The field elevation of 141 ft (43 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJAA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16R/34L — offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16R points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJAA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Narita International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | RJTL | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Ibaraki Airport | RJAH | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | RJTT | 60 km (32 NM) |
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | RJTK | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Chofu Airport | RJTF | 78 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Narita International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 141 ft field elevation of Narita International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 108 airports and airfields we list for Japan — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Narita International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Narita International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Narita International Airport is RJAA, and its IATA code is NRT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Narita International Airport above sea level?
Narita International Airport sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Narita International Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.7686, 140.3887 — in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base, about 34 km away.
Does RJAA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJAA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Narita International Airport?
Narita International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16R/34L, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a ASP surface.