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Small airport

JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base

ICAO RJFN🇯🇵 Shintomi
Coordinates
32.0836°N, 131.4510°E
Elevation
259 ft (79 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
JP-45
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
7.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:52
Sunrise
05:20
Sunset
19:22
Civil dusk
19:49

About 14h 2m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base

JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base

Nyutabaru Air Base is a military aerodrome of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). It is located in the town of Shintomi, approximately 10.5 NM north of the city Miyazaki in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on the eastern coast of Kyushu. It is the headquarters for the JASDF 5th Air Wing. It is also known as the former home of the flight instruction group, which was made up of the most highly skilled pilots in Japan. The base area is 9,135 square kilometres (3,527 sq mi).

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

RJFN

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 288,860 ft / 2,701 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPMIYAZAKI APP120.100 MHz
GNDGND27.580 MHz
PMSVMETRO34.460 MHz
TWRTWR126.200 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NYUTABARU INFO ZONEClass DControlledGND6000 ft MSL
KAGOSHIMA ACA-2Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL200
KAGOSHIMA TCA-E4Class EControlled5200 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
KAGOSHIMA TCA-E9Class EControlled6000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
KUMAMOTO ACA-2Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL160

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Japan airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base?

The ICAO code for JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base is RJFN.

Where is JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base located?

JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base is small airport located in Shintomi, Japan, at an elevation of 259 ft (79 m).

How many runways does JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base have?

JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 8,860 ft / 2,701 m.

What time zone is JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base in?

JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base is approximately 7.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base?

The nearest airport to JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base is Miyazaki Airport (KMI), about 12.4 nm to the s, followed by Taragi Auxiliary Airfield and Kagoshima Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.