Hiroshima Airport (RJOA)
Large airport · Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Hiroshima Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJOA |
| IATA | HIJ |
| Elevation | 1,088 ft (332 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°26'10" E 132°55'8" 34.43610, 132.91901 |
| Location | Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hiroshima Airport at a glance
Hiroshima Airport is a large airport in Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as HIJ. The field elevation of 1,088 ft (332 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJOA 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, 10/28, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asp 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 RJOA 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 Hiroshima Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | RJOI | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Matsuyama Airport | RJOM | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | RJOB | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Takamatsu Airport | RJOT | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Iwami Airport | RJOW | 107 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hiroshima Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,088 ft field elevation of Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hiroshima Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hiroshima Airport is RJOA, and its IATA code is HIJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hiroshima Airport above sea level?
Hiroshima Airport sits at an elevation of 1,088 feet (332 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hiroshima Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.4361, 132.9190 — in Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, about 70 km away.
Does RJOA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJOA 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 Hiroshima Airport?
Hiroshima Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.