Odate Noshiro Airport (RJSR)
Medium airport · Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Odate Noshiro Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJSR |
| IATA | ONJ |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°11'31" E 140°22'16" 40.19190, 140.37100 |
| Location | Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Odate Noshiro Airport at a glance
Odate Noshiro Airport is a medium airport in Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as ONJ. The field elevation of 292 ft (89 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJSR 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, 11/29, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJSR 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 Odate Noshiro 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 | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Aomori Airport | RJSA | 66 km (36 NM) |
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | RJSH | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | RJSM | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | RJSI | 107 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Odate Noshiro Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 292 ft field elevation of Odate Noshiro 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 Odate Noshiro Airport
What is the ICAO code of Odate Noshiro Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Odate Noshiro Airport is RJSR, and its IATA code is ONJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Odate Noshiro Airport above sea level?
Odate Noshiro Airport sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Odate Noshiro Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.1919, 140.3710 — in Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Akita Airport, about 65 km away.
Does RJSR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJSR 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 Odate Noshiro Airport?
Odate Noshiro Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.