Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base is a medium-sized airport serving Misawa, Japan. Its IATA code is MSJ and its ICAO code is RJSM. The airport lies at an elevation of 119 ft (36 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 10,000 ft (3,048 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MSJ
- ICAO code
- RJSM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 119 ft (36 m)
- Coordinates
- 40.7032, 141.3680
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AOJ Aomori Airport | Aomori, Japan | 57 km · 35 mi |
| ONJ Odate Noshiro Airport | Kitaakita, Japan | 102 km · 63 mi |
| HKD Hakodate Airport | Hakodate, Japan | 127 km · 79 mi |
| HNA Iwate Hanamaki Airport | Hanamaki, Japan | 143 km · 89 mi |
| AXT Akita Airport | Akita, Japan | 155 km · 96 mi |
| OIR Okushiri Airport | Okushiri Island, Japan | 222 km · 138 mi |
| CTS New Chitose Airport | Sapporo, Japan | 232 km · 144 mi |
| SYO Shonai Airport | Shonai, Japan | 250 km · 155 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MSJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 589 | 366 | 318 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,092 | 1,300 | 1,130 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,766 | 3,583 | 3,113 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,902 | 3,667 | 3,187 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,892 | 4,904 | 4,261 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,361 | 5,195 | 4,515 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,381 | 5,208 | 4,526 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,654 | 5,377 | 4,673 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,927 | 5,547 | 4,820 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,120 | 5,667 | 4,924 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,254 | 5,750 | 4,997 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,298 | 6,399 | 5,561 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,510 | 6,531 | 5,675 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,875 | 6,757 | 5,872 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,753 | 8,545 | 7,426 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 17,960 | 11,160 | 9,697 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.700 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.400 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 118.650 |
| DEP | DEP | 125.300 |
| GND | GND | 118.650 |
| MISC | DRAUGHON RANGE CON | 36.540 |
| PMSV | METRO | 34.460 |
| POST | COMD POST | 141.600 |
| PTD | PTD | 131.450 |
| TCA | TCA | 124.050 |
| TWR | TWR | 125.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base?
The IATA code of Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base is MSJ and its ICAO code is RJSM.
Where is Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base located?
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base is in Misawa, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, at 40.7032, 141.3680.
What time zone is Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base in?
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base 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 Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 10,000 ft (3,048 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Aomori Airport (AOJ), about 57 km (35 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.