JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport (RJSH)
Medium airport · Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJSH |
| IATA | HHE |
| Elevation | 152 ft (46 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°33'4" E 141°27'56" 40.55118, 141.46543 |
| Location | Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,548 ft (777 m) | 45 ft | ASP | No |
| 07/25 | 7,380 ft (2249 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 1,180 ft (360 m) | 50 ft | ASP | No |
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport at a glance
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport is a medium airport in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as HHE. The field elevation of 152 ft (46 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJSH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 7,380 ft (2249 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 RJSH 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 JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | RJSM | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Aomori Airport | RJSA | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | RJSR | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | RJSI | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Hakodate Airport | RJCH | 146 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 152 ft field elevation of JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe 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 JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport
What is the ICAO code of JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport is RJSH, and its IATA code is HHE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport above sea level?
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport sits at an elevation of 152 feet (46 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.5512, 141.4654 — in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base, about 19 km away.
Does RJSH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJSH 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 JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport?
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 7,380 ft (2249 m) with a ASP surface.