JMSDF Kanoya Air Base (RJFY)
Medium airport · Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | JMSDF Kanoya Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJFY |
| Elevation | 214 ft (65 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°22'0" E 130°50'20" 31.36672, 130.83881 |
| Location | Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 131 ft | CON | No |
| 08R/26L | 7,382 ft (2250 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base at a glance
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base is a medium airport in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The field elevation of 214 ft (65 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJFY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08R/26L — offers 7,382 ft (2250 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08R points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJFY 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 JMSDF Kanoya Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | RJFK | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Miyazaki Airport | RJFM | 81 km (44 NM) |
| New Tanegashima Airport | RJFG | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Yakushima Airport | RJFC | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Amakusa Airport | RJDA | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for JMSDF Kanoya Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 214 ft field elevation of JMSDF Kanoya 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 JMSDF Kanoya Air Base
What is the ICAO code of JMSDF Kanoya Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of JMSDF Kanoya Air Base is RJFY, 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 JMSDF Kanoya Air Base above sea level?
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base sits at an elevation of 214 feet (65 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is JMSDF Kanoya Air Base located?
The airport lies at 31.3667, 130.8388 — in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kagoshima Airport, about 50 km away.
Does RJFY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJFY 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 JMSDF Kanoya Air Base?
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 08R/26L, measures 7,382 ft (2250 m) with a CON surface.