Noto Satoyama Airport (RJNW)
Medium airport · Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Noto Satoyama Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJNW |
| IATA | NTQ |
| Elevation | 718 ft (219 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°17'35" E 136°57'43" 37.29310, 136.96201 |
| Location | Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Noto Satoyama Airport at a glance
Noto Satoyama Airport is a medium airport in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as NTQ. The field elevation of 718 ft (219 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJNW 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, 07/25, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp 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 RJNW 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 Noto Satoyama Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toyama Kitokito Airport | RJNT | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base | RJNK | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Fukui Airport | RJNF | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | RJAF | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Sado Airport | RJSD | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Noto Satoyama Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 718 ft field elevation of Noto Satoyama 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 Noto Satoyama Airport
What is the ICAO code of Noto Satoyama Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Noto Satoyama Airport is RJNW, and its IATA code is NTQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Noto Satoyama Airport above sea level?
Noto Satoyama Airport sits at an elevation of 718 feet (219 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Noto Satoyama Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.2931, 136.9620 — in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Toyama Kitokito Airport, about 74 km away.
Does RJNW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJNW 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 Noto Satoyama Airport?
Noto Satoyama Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.