Futenma Marine Corps Air Station (ROTM)
Medium airport · Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Futenma Marine Corps Air Station |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ROTM |
| Elevation | 247 ft (75 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°16'27" E 127°45'22" 26.27430, 127.75600 |
| Location | Okinawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Futenma Marine Corps Air Station at a glance
Futenma Marine Corps Air Station is a medium airport in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The field elevation of 247 ft (75 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ROTM 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, 06/24, offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ROTM 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 Futenma Marine Corps Air Station
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 | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Naha International Airport | ROAH | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Iejima Airport | RORE | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Kumejima Airport | ROKJ | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Yoron Airport | RORY | 107 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Futenma Marine Corps Air Station
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 247 ft field elevation of Futenma Marine Corps Air Station 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 Futenma Marine Corps Air Station
What is the ICAO code of Futenma Marine Corps Air Station?
The ICAO identifier of Futenma Marine Corps Air Station is ROTM, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Futenma Marine Corps Air Station above sea level?
Futenma Marine Corps Air Station sits at an elevation of 247 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 Futenma Marine Corps Air Station located?
The airport lies at 26.2743, 127.7560 — in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kadena Air Base, about 9 km away.
Does ROTM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ROTM 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 Futenma Marine Corps Air Station?
Futenma Marine Corps Air Station has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a ASP surface.