What fuel is available at RJSC?

Yamagata Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does RJSC require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Yamagata Airport (Japan).

Where is RJSC located?

Yamagata Airport (RJSC) is located in Higashine, Japan.

What is the IATA code for RJSC?

The IATA code for Yamagata Airport is GAJ.

How long is the runway at RJSC?

The main runway at Yamagata Airport (01/19) measures 1999x46m.

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Yamagata Airport (RJSC/GAJ) — Higashine, Japan

Yamagata Airport (RJSC/GAJ) serves Higashine, Japan. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (01/19). Field elevation is 353 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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71% Data Complete 37 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Jul 23

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 02:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-23

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: RJSC
Name: Yamagata Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 38.4119
Longitude: 140.371002
Elevation: 353 ft
Country: Japan
Municipality: Higashine
IATA Code: GAJ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01/19

Designation: 01/19
Dimensions: 1999x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
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: No
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: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: JPY 1100/ton MTOW
Parking Fee: JPY 600/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: JPY
Remarks: Shonai Airport (Yamagata). Serves Shonai region.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited supply.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic only.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: 21:00
Curfew End: 07:30
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Curfew enforced.

Airport Services

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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

N3143/26 caution

Obstacle

OBST DAY MARKING ERASED TYPE: ANTENNA PSN: 382338.0N1402250.0E ELEV: 489FT AMSL (TENDO-SHI IN YAMAGATA)

2026-08-23 23:00:00 2026-10-12 08:00:00

N3072/26 caution

Runway restriction

GROOVING FOR RWY 01/19 PARTLY,GRADUALLY ERASED OR INSTALLED DUE TO CONST LEN: 540M (BTN 600M AND 1140M FM RWY 19 THR) WID: 45M (WITHIN AND EXTENDING UP TO 22.5M BOTH SIDE OF RCL) RMK: THIS NOTAM WILL BE INCORPORATED IN SUP

2026-07-21 11:00:00 2026-08-05 15:00:00

N2786/26 caution

Obstacle erected

CRANE EXIST ABV TRANSITIONAL SFC 1.PSN : 382515.07N1402212.16E (23.6M BEYOND RWY 19 THR AND 226.8M RIGHT RCL) (HIGASHINE-SHI IN YAMAGATA) 2.NUMBER: 1 3.RMK : (1)WX MNM,INSTRUMENT APCH PROC,SID,STAR NO CHANGE (2)OBST LGT AND OBST DAY MARKING INSTL

2026-06-29 11:30:00 2026-07-30 20:30:00

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Nearby Airports

RJSU JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield 28 NM RJSS Sendai 30 NM RJSY Shonai Airport 36 NM RJST JASDF Matsushima Air Base 40 NM RJSN Niigata 65 NM RJSI Iwate Hanamaki Airport 71 NM RJSF Fukushima Airport 71 NM RJSK Akita Airport 73 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at RJSC?: Yamagata Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does RJSC require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Yamagata Airport (Japan).
Where is RJSC located?: Yamagata Airport (RJSC) is located in Higashine, Japan.
What is the IATA code for RJSC?: The IATA code for Yamagata Airport is GAJ.
How long is the runway at RJSC?: The main runway at Yamagata Airport (01/19) measures 1999x46m.

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