Sendai Airport (RJSS)
Large airport · Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Sendai Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJSS |
| IATA | SDJ |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°8'23" E 140°55'1" 38.13970, 140.91701 |
| Location | Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 3,940 ft (1201 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sendai Airport at a glance
Sendai Airport is a large airport in Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as SDJ. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJSS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 9,842 ft (3000 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 RJSS 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 Sendai Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | RJST | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Yamagata Airport | RJSC | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Fukushima Airport | RJSF | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Shonai Airport | RJSY | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | RJSI | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sendai Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Sendai 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 Sendai Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sendai Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sendai Airport is RJSS, and its IATA code is SDJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sendai Airport above sea level?
Sendai Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sendai Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.1397, 140.9170 — in Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is JASDF Matsushima Air Base, about 40 km away.
Does RJSS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJSS 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 Sendai Airport?
Sendai Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.