JMSDF Tateyama Air Base (RJTE)
Medium airport · Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | JMSDF Tateyama Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJTE |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°59'14" E 139°49'44" 34.98710, 139.82899 |
| Location | Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 984 ft (300 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
JMSDF Tateyama Air Base at a glance
JMSDF Tateyama Air Base is a medium airport in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJTE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 984 ft (300 m) of con 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 RJTE 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 Tateyama Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield | RJTK | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Oshima Airport | RJTO | 48 km (26 NM) |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | RJTA | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | RJTT | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Chofu Airport | RJTF | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for JMSDF Tateyama Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of JMSDF Tateyama 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 JMSDF Tateyama Air Base
What is the ICAO code of JMSDF Tateyama Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of JMSDF Tateyama Air Base is RJTE, 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 JMSDF Tateyama Air Base above sea level?
JMSDF Tateyama Air Base sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 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 Tateyama Air Base located?
The airport lies at 34.9871, 139.8290 — in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield, about 46 km away.
Does RJTE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJTE 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 Tateyama Air Base?
JMSDF Tateyama Air Base has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 984 ft (300 m) with a CON surface.