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Iwo Jima Airbase (RJAW/IWO) — Ogasawara, Japan

At a glance

Tower
126.2
Runways
07/25
Elevation
384 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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67% Data Complete 35 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: RJAW
  • Name: Iwo Jima Airbase
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 24.784153
  • Longitude: 141.322617
  • Elevation: 384 ft
  • Country: Japan
  • Municipality: Ogasawara
  • IATA Code: IWO
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 07/25

  • Designation: 07/25
  • Dimensions: 2652x61m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 126.200 MHz
  • Ground: 23.680 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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Japan Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: Conditional
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A for ICAO IFR flights; VFR requires permit
  • Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: not required. Charter: 3-7 working days. Business urgency: 24 hours possible.
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require JCAB notification. Generally accommodated at GA-friendly airports.

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Active NOTAMs

M1428/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 07/25 CLSD DUE TO SWEEPING EXC MISSION AND EMERG ACFT
2026-11-01 23:00 UTC 2026-11-15 23:59 UTC
M1376/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
REF JFLIP TWY N-3 CLSD DUE TO CONST
2026-10-09 07:00 UTC 2027-01-09 06:59 UTC
M1297/26
caution
Approach lighting out
PAPI FOR RWY 25 U/S DUE TO TROUBLE
2026-09-13 23:00 UTC 2026-12-13 08:30 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at RJAW?
The tower frequency at Iwo Jima Airbase is 126.2 MHz.
Does RJAW require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights require JCAB notification. Generally accommodated at GA-friendly airports. Permit details for Japan
Where is RJAW located?
Iwo Jima Airbase (RJAW) is located in Ogasawara, Japan.
What is the IATA code for RJAW?
The IATA code for Iwo Jima Airbase is IWO.
How long is the runway at RJAW?
The main runway at Iwo Jima Airbase (07/25) measures 2652x61m.