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Sendai (RJSS/SDJ) — Sendai, Japan
Sendai (RJSS/SDJ) serves Sendai, Japan. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (09/27, 12/30). Field elevation is 15 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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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
· Jul 23
4 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 03:00Z
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
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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
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: 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: 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
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: CIQ available. APIS data must be submitted via NACCS system at least 2 hours before arrival.
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
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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.
Active NOTAMs
K1912/26
info
FIREWORKS:
PLACE: RADIUS 60M CENTER 380225N1405518E
(WATARI-GUN IN MIYAGI)
2026-08-15 10:30:00
2026-08-15 11:00:00
K1856/26
info
FIREWORKS:
PLACE: RADIUS 225M CENTER 381010N1405736E
(NATORI-SHI IN MIYAGI)
2026-08-08 10:30:00
2026-08-08 11:20:00
K1904/26
info
AEROBATICS:
1.FLT AREA : WI A RADIUS OF 1.1NM OF 380025N1404820E
(APRX QTE/214DEG 9.6NM FM RJSS ARP)
(AROUND KAKUDA GLIDER SITE,KAKUDA-SHI IN MIYAGI)
2.FLT TIME : HJ
3.USING ACFT : GLIDER,PTS2
4.WX COND : VMC ONLY
2026-07-31 19:39:00
2026-08-31 09:47:00
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Sendai (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.
- How long is the runway at RJSS?
- The main runway at Sendai (09/27) measures 9842 X 150.
- 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.