Yamagata Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Higashine, Japan. Its IATA code is GAJ and its ICAO code is RJSC. The airport lies at an elevation of 353 ft (108 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 6,560 ft (1,999 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GAJ
- ICAO code
- RJSC
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 353 ft (108 m)
- Coordinates
- 38.4119, 140.3710
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,560 ft · 1,999 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Yamagata Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SDJ Sendai Airport | Natori, Japan | 56 km · 35 mi |
| SYO Shonai Airport | Shonai, Japan | 67 km · 42 mi |
| KIJ Niigata Airport | Niigata, Japan | 121 km · 75 mi |
| HNA Iwate Hanamaki Airport | Hanamaki, Japan | 131 km · 81 mi |
| FKS Fukushima Airport | Sukagawa, Japan | 132 km · 82 mi |
| AXT Akita Airport | Akita, Japan | 134 km · 83 mi |
| SDS Sado Airport | Sado, Japan | 175 km · 109 mi |
| ONJ Odate Noshiro Airport | Kitaakita, Japan | 198 km · 123 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GAJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 322 | 200 | 174 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,050 | 1,274 | 1,107 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,539 | 3,441 | 2,991 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,856 | 3,639 | 3,162 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,887 | 4,900 | 4,258 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,123 | 5,047 | 4,386 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,592 | 5,339 | 4,639 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,772 | 5,451 | 4,737 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,109 | 5,660 | 4,919 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,320 | 5,791 | 5,033 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,445 | 5,869 | 5,100 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,565 | 6,565 | 5,705 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,766 | 6,690 | 5,813 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,089 | 6,890 | 5,988 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,632 | 8,470 | 7,360 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,228 | 11,326 | 9,842 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | TOKYO CON | 118.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Yamagata Airport?
The IATA code of Yamagata Airport is GAJ and its ICAO code is RJSC.
Where is Yamagata Airport located?
Yamagata Airport is in Higashine, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, at 38.4119, 140.3710.
What time zone is Yamagata Airport in?
Yamagata Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Yamagata Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 6,560 ft (1,999 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Yamagata Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sendai Airport (SDJ), about 56 km (35 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.