Kumejima Airport (ROKJ)
Medium airport · Kumejima, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Kumejima Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ROKJ |
| IATA | UEO |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°21'48" E 126°42'50" 26.36344, 126.71384 |
| Location | Kumejima, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kumejima Airport at a glance
Kumejima Airport is a medium airport in Kumejima, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as UEO. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ROKJ 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, 03/21, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ROKJ 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 Kumejima Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Naha International Airport | ROAH | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Futenma Marine Corps Air Station | ROTM | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Kadena Air Base | RODN | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Iejima Airport | RORE | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Yoron Airport | RORY | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kumejima Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Kumejima 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 Kumejima Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kumejima Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kumejima Airport is ROKJ, and its IATA code is UEO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kumejima Airport above sea level?
Kumejima Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kumejima Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.3634, 126.7138 — in Kumejima, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Naha International Airport, about 94 km away.
Does ROKJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ROKJ 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 Kumejima Airport?
Kumejima Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.