Oita Airport (RJFO)
Medium airport · Oita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Oita Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJFO |
| IATA | OIT |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°28'46" E 131°44'13" 33.47940, 131.73700 |
| Location | Oita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,840 ft (2999 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Oita Airport at a glance
Oita Airport is a medium airport in Oita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as OIT. The field elevation of 19 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJFO 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, 01/19, offers 9,840 ft (2999 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJFO 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 Oita Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | RJOF | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | RJDC | 66 km (36 NM) |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | RJFZ | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Kitakyushu Airport | RJFR | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | RJOI | 88 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oita Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 19 ft field elevation of Oita 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 Oita Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oita Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oita Airport is RJFO, and its IATA code is OIT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oita Airport above sea level?
Oita Airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oita Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.4794, 131.7370 — in Oita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is JASDF Hofu Airfield, about 64 km away.
Does RJFO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJFO 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 Oita Airport?
Oita Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 9,840 ft (2999 m) with a ASP surface.