Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (RJNA)
Medium airport · Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJNA |
| IATA | NKM |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°15'21" E 136°55'27" 35.25576, 136.92409 |
| Location | Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,990 ft (2740 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base at a glance
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base is a medium airport in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as NKM. The field elevation of 52 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJNA 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, 16/34, offers 8,990 ft (2740 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJNA 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 Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gifu Airport | RJNG | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | RJGG | 45 km (24 NM) |
| JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base | RJNH | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Fukui Airport | RJNF | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport | RJNS | 126 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 52 ft field elevation of Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki 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 Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base is RJNA, and its IATA code is NKM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base above sea level?
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base located?
The airport lies at 35.2558, 136.9241 — in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gifu Airport, about 16 km away.
Does RJNA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJNA 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 Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base?
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,990 ft (2740 m) with a ASP surface.