Naha International Airport (ROAH)
Large airport · Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Naha International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ROAH |
| IATA | OKA |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°11'33" E 127°38'23" 26.19244, 127.63980 |
| Location | Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18L/36R | 9,840 ft (2999 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 197 ft | ASPH | No |
Naha International Airport at a glance
Naha International Airport is a large airport in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as OKA. The field elevation of 12 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ROAH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18L/36R — offers 9,840 ft (2999 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18L points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ROAH 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 Naha International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Futenma Marine Corps Air Station | ROTM | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Kadena Air Base | RODN | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Iejima Airport | RORE | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Kumejima Airport | ROKJ | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Yoron Airport | RORY | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Naha International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 12 ft field elevation of Naha International 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 Naha International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Naha International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Naha International Airport is ROAH, and its IATA code is OKA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Naha International Airport above sea level?
Naha International Airport sits at an elevation of 12 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Naha International Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.1924, 127.6398 — in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Futenma Marine Corps Air Station, about 15 km away.
Does ROAH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ROAH 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 Naha International Airport?
Naha International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18L/36R, measures 9,840 ft (2999 m) with a ASP surface.