JASDF Matsushima Air Base (RJST)
Medium airport · Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | JASDF Matsushima Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJST |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°24'18" E 141°13'12" 38.40490, 141.22000 |
| Location | Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,860 ft (2701 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 15/33 | 4,920 ft (1500 m) | 150 ft | CON | No |
JASDF Matsushima Air Base at a glance
JASDF Matsushima Air Base is a medium airport in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJST 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 — 07/25 — offers 8,860 ft (2701 m) of con 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 RJST 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 JASDF Matsushima Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | RJSS | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Yamagata Airport | RJSC | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | RJSI | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Shonai Airport | RJSY | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Fukushima Airport | RJSF | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for JASDF Matsushima Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of JASDF Matsushima Air Base 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 JASDF Matsushima Air Base
What is the ICAO code of JASDF Matsushima Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of JASDF Matsushima Air Base is RJST, 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 JASDF Matsushima Air Base above sea level?
JASDF Matsushima Air Base sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is JASDF Matsushima Air Base located?
The airport lies at 38.4049, 141.2200 — in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sendai Airport, about 40 km away.
Does RJST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJST 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 JASDF Matsushima Air Base?
JASDF Matsushima Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,860 ft (2701 m) with a CON surface.