Gifu Airport (RJNG)
Medium airport · Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Gifu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJNG |
| IATA | QGU |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°23'39" E 136°52'12" 35.39410, 136.86999 |
| Location | Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,860 ft (2701 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Gifu Airport at a glance
Gifu Airport is a medium airport in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as QGU. The field elevation of 128 ft (39 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJNG 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, 10/28, offers 8,860 ft (2701 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJNG 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 Gifu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base | RJNA | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | RJGG | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Fukui Airport | RJNF | 102 km (55 NM) |
| JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base | RJNH | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base | RJNK | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gifu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 128 ft field elevation of Gifu 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 Gifu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gifu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gifu Airport is RJNG, and its IATA code is QGU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gifu Airport above sea level?
Gifu Airport sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gifu Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.3941, 136.8700 — in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base, about 16 km away.
Does RJNG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJNG 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 Gifu Airport?
Gifu Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,860 ft (2701 m) with a CON surface.