Miyakejima Airport (RJTQ)
Medium airport · Miyakejima, Tōkyō Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Miyakejima Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJTQ |
| IATA | MYE |
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°4'25" E 139°33'36" 34.07360, 139.56000 |
| Location | Miyakejima, Tōkyō Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,350 ft (1326 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Miyakejima Airport at a glance
Miyakejima Airport is a medium airport in Miyakejima, Tōkyō Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as MYE. The field elevation of 67 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJTQ 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, 02/20, offers 4,350 ft (1326 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJTQ 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 Miyakejima Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oshima Airport | RJTO | 81 km (44 NM) |
| JMSDF Tateyama Air Base | RJTE | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Hachijojima Airport | RJTH | 109 km (59 NM) |
| JASDF Shizuhama Air Base | RJNY | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport | RJNS | 149 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Miyakejima Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 67 ft field elevation of Miyakejima 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 Miyakejima Airport
What is the ICAO code of Miyakejima Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Miyakejima Airport is RJTQ, and its IATA code is MYE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Miyakejima Airport above sea level?
Miyakejima Airport sits at an elevation of 67 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Miyakejima Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.0736, 139.5600 — in Miyakejima, Tōkyō Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oshima Airport, about 81 km away.
Does RJTQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJTQ 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 Miyakejima Airport?
Miyakejima Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,350 ft (1326 m) with a ASP surface.