Yokota Air Base (RJTY)
Medium airport · Fussa, Tōkyō Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Yokota Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJTY |
| IATA | OKO |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°44'55" E 139°20'53" 35.74850, 139.34801 |
| Location | Fussa, Tōkyō Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 11,000 ft (3353 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
Yokota Air Base at a glance
Yokota Air Base is a medium airport in Fussa, Tōkyō Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as OKO. The field elevation of 463 ft (141 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJTY 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, 18/36, offers 11,000 ft (3353 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJTY 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 Yokota Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Iruma Air Base | RJTJ | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Chofu Airport | RJTF | 18 km (10 NM) |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | RJTA | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | RJTT | 45 km (24 NM) |
| JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base | RJTL | 60 km (32 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yokota Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 463 ft field elevation of Yokota 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 Yokota Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Yokota Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Yokota Air Base is RJTY, and its IATA code is OKO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yokota Air Base above sea level?
Yokota Air Base sits at an elevation of 463 feet (141 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yokota Air Base located?
The airport lies at 35.7485, 139.3480 — in Fussa, Tōkyō Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Iruma Air Base, about 12 km away.
Does RJTY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJTY 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 Yokota Air Base?
Yokota Air Base has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 11,000 ft (3353 m) with a CON surface.