JMSDF Kanoya Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base (ICAO: RJFY) is a medium-sized airport serving Kanoya, Japan. It lies at 31.3667° N, 130.8388° E, 214 ft (65 m) above sea level.
Overview of JMSDF Kanoya Air Base
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kanoya in Japan. It is identified by the ICAO code RJFY. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2250 m (7382 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 214 ft (65 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) about 50 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,250 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about JMSDF Kanoya Air Base
Where is JMSDF Kanoya Air Base located?
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base is located in Kanoya, Japan. Its coordinates are 31.3667° N, 130.8388° E.
What is the airport code for JMSDF Kanoya Air Base?
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base has an ICAO code of RJFY.
How long is the runway at JMSDF Kanoya Air Base?
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base's longest runway is about 2250 m (7382 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does JMSDF Kanoya Air Base have?
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is JMSDF Kanoya Air Base a major airport?
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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