Yamagata Airport (GAJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Yamagata Airport (IATA: GAJ · ICAO: RJSC) is a medium-sized airport serving Higashine, Japan. It lies at 38.4119° N, 140.3710° E, 353 ft (108 m) above sea level.
Overview of Yamagata Airport
Yamagata Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Higashine in Japan. It is identified by the IATA code GAJ and the ICAO code RJSC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Yamagata Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1999 m (6560 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: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 353 ft (108 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sendai Airport (SDJ) about 56 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 ≈ 1,999 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yamagata Airport
Where is Yamagata Airport located?
Yamagata Airport is located in Higashine, Japan. Its coordinates are 38.4119° N, 140.3710° E.
What is the airport code for Yamagata Airport?
Yamagata Airport has an IATA code of GAJ and an ICAO code of RJSC.
How long is the runway at Yamagata Airport?
Yamagata Airport's longest runway is about 1999 m (6560 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Yamagata Airport have?
Yamagata Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Yamagata Airport a major airport?
Yamagata Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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