JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base (ICAO: RJTL) is a medium-sized airport serving Matsudo, Japan. It lies at 35.7989° N, 140.0110° E, 98 ft (30 m) above sea level.
Overview of JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base
JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Matsudo in Japan. It is identified by the ICAO code RJTL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2249 m (7380 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 98 ft (30 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Narita International Airport (NRT) about 34 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 ≈ 2,249 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base
Where is JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base located?
JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base is located in Matsudo, Japan. Its coordinates are 35.7989° N, 140.0110° E.
What is the airport code for JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base?
JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base has an ICAO code of RJTL.
How long is the runway at JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base?
JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base's longest runway is about 2249 m (7380 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base have?
JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base a major airport?
JMSDF Shimofusa Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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