Utsunomiya Air Field (RJTU)
Medium airport · Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Utsunomiya Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJTU |
| Elevation | 334 ft (102 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°30'52" E 139°52'16" 36.51450, 139.87101 |
| Location | Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,570 ft (1698 m) | 150 ft | CON | No |
Utsunomiya Air Field at a glance
Utsunomiya Air Field is a medium airport in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The field elevation of 334 ft (102 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJTU 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, 01/19, offers 5,570 ft (1698 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJTU 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 Utsunomiya Air Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | RJAH | 61 km (33 NM) |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | RJTL | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Iruma Air Base | RJTJ | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Fukushima Airport | RJSF | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Narita International Airport | RJAA | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Utsunomiya Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 334 ft field elevation of Utsunomiya Air Field 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 Utsunomiya Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Utsunomiya Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Utsunomiya Air Field is RJTU, 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 Utsunomiya Air Field above sea level?
Utsunomiya Air Field sits at an elevation of 334 feet (102 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Utsunomiya Air Field located?
The airport lies at 36.5145, 139.8710 — in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ibaraki Airport, about 61 km away.
Does RJTU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJTU 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 Utsunomiya Air Field?
Utsunomiya Air Field has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,570 ft (1698 m) with a CON surface.