Chofu Airport (RJTF)
Medium airport · Chofu, Tōkyō Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Chofu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJTF |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°40'18" E 139°31'41" 35.67170, 139.52800 |
| Location | Chofu, Tōkyō Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,625 ft (800 m) | — | asphalt | No |
Chofu Airport at a glance
Chofu Airport is a medium airport in Chofu, Tōkyō Prefecture, Japan. The field elevation of 141 ft (43 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJTF 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, 17/35, offers 2,625 ft (800 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJTF 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 Chofu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yokota Air Base | RJTY | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Iruma Air Base | RJTJ | 22 km (12 NM) |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | RJTA | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | RJTT | 27 km (15 NM) |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | RJTL | 46 km (25 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chofu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 141 ft field elevation of Chofu 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 Chofu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chofu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chofu Airport is RJTF, 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 Chofu Airport above sea level?
Chofu Airport sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chofu Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.6717, 139.5280 — in Chofu, Tōkyō Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yokota Air Base, about 18 km away.
Does RJTF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJTF 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 Chofu Airport?
Chofu Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 2,625 ft (800 m) with a asphalt surface.