Iejima Airport (RORE)
Medium airport · Ie, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Iejima Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RORE |
| IATA | IEJ |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°43'21" E 127°47'12" 26.72254, 127.78680 |
| Location | Ie, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,920 ft (1500 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Iejima Airport at a glance
Iejima Airport is a medium airport in Ie, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as IEJ. The field elevation of 246 ft (75 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RORE 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, 04/22, offers 4,920 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RORE 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 Iejima Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kadena Air Base | RODN | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Futenma Marine Corps Air Station | ROTM | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Naha International Airport | ROAH | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Yoron Airport | RORY | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Kumejima Airport | ROKJ | 114 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Iejima Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 246 ft field elevation of Iejima 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 Iejima Airport
What is the ICAO code of Iejima Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Iejima Airport is RORE, and its IATA code is IEJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Iejima Airport above sea level?
Iejima Airport sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Iejima Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.7225, 127.7868 — in Ie, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kadena Air Base, about 41 km away.
Does RORE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RORE 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 Iejima Airport?
Iejima Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,920 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.