Kadena Air Base (RODN)
Large airport · Okinawa, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Kadena Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RODN |
| IATA | DNA |
| Elevation | 143 ft (44 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°21'6" E 127°46'10" 26.35167, 127.76944 |
| Location | Okinawa, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 12,100 ft (3688 m) | 300 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 12,100 ft (3688 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
Kadena Air Base at a glance
Kadena Air Base is a large airport in Okinawa, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as DNA. The field elevation of 143 ft (44 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RODN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05L/23R — offers 12,100 ft (3688 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05L points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RODN 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 Kadena Air Base
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 | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Naha International Airport | ROAH | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Iejima Airport | RORE | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Yoron Airport | RORY | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Kumejima Airport | ROKJ | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kadena Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 143 ft field elevation of Kadena 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 Kadena Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Kadena Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Kadena Air Base is RODN, and its IATA code is DNA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kadena Air Base above sea level?
Kadena Air Base sits at an elevation of 143 feet (44 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kadena Air Base located?
The airport lies at 26.3517, 127.7694 — in Okinawa, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Futenma Marine Corps Air Station, about 9 km away.
Does RODN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RODN 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 Kadena Air Base?
Kadena Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 05L/23R, measures 12,100 ft (3688 m) with a ASP surface.