Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base (MSJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base (IATA: MSJ · ICAO: RJSM) is a medium-sized airport serving Misawa, Japan. It lies at 40.7032° N, 141.3680° E, 119 ft (36 m) above sea level.
Overview of Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Misawa in Japan. It is identified by the IATA code MSJ and the ICAO code RJSM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 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 surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 119 ft (36 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport (HHE) about 19 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 ≈ 3,048 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base
Where is Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base located?
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base is located in Misawa, Japan. Its coordinates are 40.7032° N, 141.3680° E.
What is the airport code for Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base?
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base has an IATA code of MSJ and an ICAO code of RJSM.
How long is the runway at Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base?
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base's longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base have?
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base a major airport?
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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