Yao Airport (RJOY)
Medium airport · Yao, Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Yao Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJOY |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°35'47" E 135°36'11" 34.59630, 135.60300 |
| Location | Yao, Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,890 ft (1490 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 3,940 ft (1201 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Yao Airport at a glance
Yao Airport is a medium airport in Yao, Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan. The field elevation of 39 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJOY 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 — 09/27 — offers 4,890 ft (1490 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJOY 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 Yao Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | RJOO | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Kobe Airport | RJBE | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Kansai International Airport | RJBB | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | RJOS | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | RJBD | 106 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yao Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 39 ft field elevation of Yao 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 Yao Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yao Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yao Airport is RJOY, 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 Yao Airport above sea level?
Yao Airport sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yao Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.5963, 135.6030 — in Yao, Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Osaka Itami International Airport, about 25 km away.
Does RJOY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJOY 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 Yao Airport?
Yao Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,890 ft (1490 m) with a ASP surface.