Okayama Momotaro Airport (RJOB)
Large airport · Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Okayama Momotaro Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJOB |
| IATA | OKJ |
| Elevation | 806 ft (246 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°45'25" E 133°51'18" 34.75690, 133.85500 |
| Location | Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Okayama Momotaro Airport at a glance
Okayama Momotaro Airport is a large airport in Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as OKJ. The field elevation of 806 ft (246 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJOB 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 9,843 ft (3000 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 RJOB 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 Okayama Momotaro Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Takamatsu Airport | RJOT | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | RJOR | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Hiroshima Airport | RJOA | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | RJOS | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base | RJOH | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Okayama Momotaro Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 806 ft field elevation of Okayama Momotaro 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 Okayama Momotaro Airport
What is the ICAO code of Okayama Momotaro Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Okayama Momotaro Airport is RJOB, and its IATA code is OKJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Okayama Momotaro Airport above sea level?
Okayama Momotaro Airport sits at an elevation of 806 feet (246 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Okayama Momotaro Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.7569, 133.8550 — in Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Takamatsu Airport, about 62 km away.
Does RJOB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJOB 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 Okayama Momotaro Airport?
Okayama Momotaro Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.