Iwate Hanamaki Airport (RJSI)
Medium airport · Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Iwate Hanamaki Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJSI |
| IATA | HNA |
| Elevation | 297 ft (91 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°25'43" E 141°8'6" 39.42860, 141.13500 |
| Location | Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Iwate Hanamaki Airport at a glance
Iwate Hanamaki Airport is a medium airport in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as HNA. The field elevation of 297 ft (91 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJSI 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, 02/20, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJSI 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 Iwate Hanamaki Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Akita Airport | RJSK | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | RJSR | 107 km (58 NM) |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | RJST | 114 km (62 NM) |
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | RJSH | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Yamagata Airport | RJSC | 131 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Iwate Hanamaki Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 297 ft field elevation of Iwate Hanamaki 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 Iwate Hanamaki Airport
What is the ICAO code of Iwate Hanamaki Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Iwate Hanamaki Airport is RJSI, and its IATA code is HNA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Iwate Hanamaki Airport above sea level?
Iwate Hanamaki Airport sits at an elevation of 297 feet (91 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Iwate Hanamaki Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.4286, 141.1350 — in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Akita Airport, about 81 km away.
Does RJSI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJSI 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 Iwate Hanamaki Airport?
Iwate Hanamaki Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.