Tarama Airport (RORT)
Medium airport · Tarama, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Tarama Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RORT |
| IATA | TRA |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°39'14" E 124°40'32" 24.65379, 124.67545 |
| Location | Tarama, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tarama Airport at a glance
Tarama Airport is a medium airport in Tarama, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as TRA. The field elevation of 36 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RORT 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, 18/36, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp 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 RORT 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 Tarama Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shimojishima Airport | RORS | 51 km (28 NM) |
| New Ishigaki Airport | ROIG | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Miyako Airport | ROMY | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Yonaguni Airport | ROYN | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Kumejima Airport | ROKJ | 279 km (151 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tarama Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 36 ft field elevation of Tarama 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 Tarama Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tarama Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tarama Airport is RORT, and its IATA code is TRA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tarama Airport above sea level?
Tarama Airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tarama Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.6538, 124.6755 — in Tarama, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shimojishima Airport, about 51 km away.
Does RORT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RORT 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 Tarama Airport?
Tarama Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.