New Tanegashima Airport (RJFG)
Medium airport · Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | New Tanegashima Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJFG |
| IATA | TNE |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°36'18" E 130°59'28" 30.60510, 130.99100 |
| Location | Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,544 ft (1995 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
New Tanegashima Airport at a glance
New Tanegashima Airport is a medium airport in Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as TNE. The field elevation of 768 ft (234 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJFG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 6,544 ft (1995 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJFG 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 New Tanegashima Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yakushima Airport | RJFC | 40 km (22 NM) |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | RJFY | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Kagoshima Airport | RJFK | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Miyazaki Airport | RJFM | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Amakusa Airport | RJDA | 223 km (120 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for New Tanegashima Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 768 ft field elevation of New Tanegashima 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 New Tanegashima Airport
What is the ICAO code of New Tanegashima Airport?
The ICAO identifier of New Tanegashima Airport is RJFG, and its IATA code is TNE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is New Tanegashima Airport above sea level?
New Tanegashima Airport sits at an elevation of 768 feet (234 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is New Tanegashima Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.6051, 130.9910 — in Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yakushima Airport, about 40 km away.
Does RJFG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJFG 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 New Tanegashima Airport?
New Tanegashima Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,544 ft (1995 m) with a ASP surface.