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JMSDF Kanoya Air Base (RJFY) — Kanoya, Japan

At a glance

Tower: 126.2
Runways: 08L/26R, 08R/26L
Elevation: 214 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 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: RJFY
Name: JMSDF Kanoya Air Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 31.36672
Longitude: 130.838806
Elevation: 214 ft
Country: Japan
Municipality: Kanoya
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08L/26R

Designation: 08L/26R
Dimensions: 1200x40m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 08R/26L

Designation: 08R/26L
Dimensions: 2250x45m
Surface: CON
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: 122.150 MHz
ATIS: 24.680 MHz

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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers RJFY. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

RJFK Kagoshima 27 NM RJFM Miyazaki Airport 44 NM RJX7 Satsuma Iōjima Airport 46 NM RJFG New Tanegashima Airport 46 NM RJFN JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base 53 NM RJFC Yakushima Airport 60 NM RJDA Amakusa Airport 75 NM RJFT Kumamoto 88 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at RJFY?: The tower frequency at JMSDF Kanoya Air Base is 126.2 MHz.
Does RJFY 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 RJFY located?: JMSDF Kanoya Air Base (RJFY) is located in Kanoya, Japan.
How long is the runway at RJFY?: The main runway at JMSDF Kanoya Air Base (08L/26R) measures 1200x40m.

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