Kadena Air Base (DNA): Codes, Runways & Location
Kadena Air Base (IATA: DNA · ICAO: RODN) is a large airport serving Okinawa, Japan. It lies at 26.3517° N, 127.7694° E, 143 ft (44 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kadena Air Base
Kadena Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Okinawa in Japan. It is identified by the IATA code DNA and the ICAO code RODN. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kadena Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3688 m (12100 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 143 ft (44 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Futenma Marine Corps Air Station about 9 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 ≈ 3,688 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Kadena Air Base
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Kadena Air Base, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kadena Air Base
Where is Kadena Air Base located?
Kadena Air Base is located in Okinawa, Japan. Its coordinates are 26.3517° N, 127.7694° E.
What is the airport code for Kadena Air Base?
Kadena Air Base has an IATA code of DNA and an ICAO code of RODN.
How long is the runway at Kadena Air Base?
Kadena Air Base's longest runway is about 3688 m (12100 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kadena Air Base have?
Kadena Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Kadena Air Base a major airport?
Kadena Air Base is classified as a large airport.
About this data
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