Yoron Airport (RORY)
Medium airport · Yoron, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Yoron Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RORY |
| IATA | RNJ |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°2'38" E 128°24'6" 27.04385, 128.40165 |
| Location | Yoron, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,340 ft (1323 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yoron Airport at a glance
Yoron Airport is a medium airport in Yoron, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as RNJ. The field elevation of 52 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RORY 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, 14/32, offers 4,340 ft (1323 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RORY 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 Yoron Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Okinoerabu Airport | RJKB | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Iejima Airport | RORE | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Kadena Air Base | RODN | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Tokunoshima Airport | RJKN | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Futenma Marine Corps Air Station | ROTM | 107 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yoron Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 52 ft field elevation of Yoron 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 Yoron Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yoron Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yoron Airport is RORY, and its IATA code is RNJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yoron Airport above sea level?
Yoron Airport sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yoron Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.0438, 128.4016 — in Yoron, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Okinoerabu Airport, about 53 km away.
Does RORY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RORY 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 Yoron Airport?
Yoron Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,340 ft (1323 m) with a ASP surface.