JASDF Ashiya Air Base (RJFA)
Medium airport · Ashiya, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | JASDF Ashiya Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJFA |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°52'59" E 130°39'11" 33.88310, 130.65300 |
| Location | Ashiya, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,380 ft (1640 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
JASDF Ashiya Air Base at a glance
JASDF Ashiya Air Base is a medium airport in Ashiya, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The field elevation of 98 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJFA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 5,380 ft (1640 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJFA 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 JASDF Ashiya Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | RJFR | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Fukuoka Airport | RJFF | 38 km (21 NM) |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | RJFZ | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | RJDC | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Iki Airport | RJDB | 82 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for JASDF Ashiya Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 98 ft field elevation of JASDF Ashiya Air Base 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 JASDF Ashiya Air Base
What is the ICAO code of JASDF Ashiya Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of JASDF Ashiya Air Base is RJFA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is JASDF Ashiya Air Base above sea level?
JASDF Ashiya Air Base sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is JASDF Ashiya Air Base located?
The airport lies at 33.8831, 130.6530 — in Ashiya, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kitakyushu Airport, about 36 km away.
Does RJFA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJFA 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 JASDF Ashiya Air Base?
JASDF Ashiya Air Base has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,380 ft (1640 m) with a ASP surface.