JASDF Tsuiki Air Base (RJFZ)
Medium airport · Tsuiki, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | JASDF Tsuiki Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJFZ |
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°41'6" E 131°2'24" 33.68500, 131.03999 |
| Location | Tsuiki, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7,870 ft (2399 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
JASDF Tsuiki Air Base at a glance
JASDF Tsuiki Air Base is a medium airport in Tsuiki, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The field elevation of 55 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJFZ 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, 07/25, offers 7,870 ft (2399 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJFZ 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 Tsuiki 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 | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | RJDC | 35 km (19 NM) |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | RJFA | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Fukuoka Airport | RJFF | 56 km (30 NM) |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | RJOF | 61 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for JASDF Tsuiki Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 55 ft field elevation of JASDF Tsuiki 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 Tsuiki Air Base
What is the ICAO code of JASDF Tsuiki Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of JASDF Tsuiki Air Base is RJFZ, 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 Tsuiki Air Base above sea level?
JASDF Tsuiki Air Base sits at an elevation of 55 feet (17 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 Tsuiki Air Base located?
The airport lies at 33.6850, 131.0400 — in Tsuiki, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kitakyushu Airport, about 18 km away.
Does RJFZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJFZ 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 Tsuiki Air Base?
JASDF Tsuiki Air Base has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 7,870 ft (2399 m) with a CON surface.