JASDF Hofu Airfield (RJOF)
Medium airport · Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | JASDF Hofu Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJOF |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°2'5" E 131°32'55" 34.03475, 131.54872 |
| Location | Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,871 ft (1180 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 4,856 ft (1480 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
JASDF Hofu Airfield at a glance
JASDF Hofu Airfield is a medium airport in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJOF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 4,856 ft (1480 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJOF 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 JASDF Hofu Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | RJDC | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Kitakyushu Airport | RJFR | 52 km (28 NM) |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | RJFZ | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Oita Airport | RJFO | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | RJOI | 66 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for JASDF Hofu Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of JASDF Hofu Airfield 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 JASDF Hofu Airfield
What is the ICAO code of JASDF Hofu Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of JASDF Hofu Airfield is RJOF, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is JASDF Hofu Airfield above sea level?
JASDF Hofu Airfield sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is JASDF Hofu Airfield located?
The airport lies at 34.0347, 131.5487 — in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yamaguchi Ube Airport, about 27 km away.
Does RJOF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJOF 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 JASDF Hofu Airfield?
JASDF Hofu Airfield has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,856 ft (1480 m) with a CON surface.