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Sendai (RJSS/SDJ) — Sendai, Japan

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.7
Runways: 09/27, 12/30
Elevation: 15 ft

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83% Data Complete 43 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

3 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 05:00Z

2026-10-142026-10-26

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: RJSS
Name: Sendai
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 38.139702
Longitude: 140.917007
Elevation: 15 ft
Country: Japan
Municipality: Sendai
IATA Code: SDJ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Distance from City: 14.8 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 9842 X 150
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 3940 X 150
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.700 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 126.450 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: Yes
PPR Contact: Sendai Airport Office, JCAB; PPR required for GA flights.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Approx JPY 1,300/ton MTOW
Parking Fee: JPY 850/ton per 24h block
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: JPY
Remarks: Landing fees calculated per MTOW as per JCAB schedule. Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Supplied by Japanese fuel consortium. Into-plane service available during operational hours. Advance coordination recommended.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: CIQ available. APIS data must be submitted via NACCS system at least 2 hours before arrival.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 22:00
Curfew End: 07:00
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Noise abatement procedures in effect. Slot coordination required via JCAB.

Alternates

RJSN

ICAO: RJSN
Name: Niigata
Distance (NM): 85.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: CIQ available. APIS data must be submitted via NACCS system at least 2 hours before arrival.

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

K2594/26

info

Runway closed

RWY 12/30 CLSD DUE TO ENG RUNUP AVBL FOR TAX FM RWY 09/27 TO TWY A2/D1

2026-11-13 22:30 UTC 2026-11-14 01:00 UTC

K2395/26

caution

Runway restriction

GROOVING FOR RWY 09/27 PARTLY ERASED DUE TO CONST LEN: 320M (BTN 1125M AND 1445M FM RWY 09 THR) WID: 30M (WITHIN AND EXTENDING UP TO 15M BOTH SIDE OF RCL)

2026-10-13 22:30 UTC 2026-11-27 22:30 UTC

K2305/26

caution

Runway restriction

GROOVING FOR RWY 09/27 PARTLY ERASED DUE TO CONST LEN: 320M (BTN 1125M AND 1445M FM RWY 09 THR) WID: 30M (WITHIN AND EXTENDING UP TO 15M BOTH SIDE OF RCL)

2026-10-08 22:30 UTC 2026-11-27 22:30 UTC

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Nearby Airports

RJSU JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield 6 NM RJST JASDF Matsushima Air Base 21 NM RJSC Yamagata Airport 30 NM RJSF Fukushima Airport 59 NM RJSY Shonai Airport 67 NM RJSI Iwate Hanamaki Airport 78 NM RJSN Niigata 86 NM RJSK Akita Airport 94 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at RJSS?: The tower frequency at Sendai is 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at RJSS?: Sendai offers Jet A-1.
Does RJSS require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require JCAB notification. Generally accommodated at GA-friendly airports. Permit details for Japan
Does RJSS require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Sendai.
Where is RJSS located?: Sendai (RJSS) is located in Sendai, Japan.
What is the IATA code for RJSS?: The IATA code for Sendai is SDJ.
Does RJSS have an ILS approach?: Yes, Sendai has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 09/27.
Is RJSS a port of entry?: Yes, Sendai is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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