GAJ

Yamagata Airport

Yamagata · JapanICAO RJSC

Yamagata Airport (GAJ) is an airport serving Yamagata, Japan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 38° 24' 42.8" N, 140° 22' 15.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 353 feet (108 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Tokyo (GMT+9).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

353/ 108m

Asia/Tokyo

GMT+9

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Airport Details

IATA Code

GAJ

ICAO Code

RJSC

City

Yamagata

Country

Japan

Elevation

353 ft

Local Time

03:36 AM (GMT+9)

Coordinates

Latitude:38.4119°

Longitude:140.3710°

Popular Routes from GAJ

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
HND	Tokyo, Japan	200 mi	0h 53m	short-haul	82 kg	View
ITM	Osaka, Japan	371 mi	1h 12m	short-haul	152 kg	View
NKM	Nagoya, Japan	290 mi	1h 3m	short-haul	119 kg	View

Airlines Operating at GAJ

3 active airlines serving Yamagata Airport.

Fuji Dream Airlines

JHJapan

Japan Airlines

JLJapan

Japan Airlines Domestic

JLJapan

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Yamagata Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Sendai Airport	SDJ	Sendai	Japan	57 km
Shonai Airport	SYO	Shonai	Japan	68 km
Fukushima Airport	FKS	Fukushima	Japan	132 km
Akita Airport	AXT	Akita	Japan	134 km
Niigata Airport	KIJ	Niigata	Japan	121 km
Odate Noshiro Airport	ONJ	Odate Noshiro	Japan	198 km
Hanamaki Airport	HNA	Hanamaki	Japan	131 km
Hyakuri Airport	IBR	Ibaraki	Japan	248 km

Other Airports in Japan

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 38° 24' 42.8" N
Longitude (DMS): 140° 22' 15.6" E
Latitude (Decimal): 38.411900
Longitude (Decimal): 140.371002
Hemisphere: Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC Offset: GMT+9
Current Local Time: 03:36 AM
Elevation (ft): 353 ft
Elevation (m): 108 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Yamagata Airport?

The IATA code for Yamagata Airport is GAJ, and its ICAO code is RJSC. The airport is located in Yamagata, Japan.

How many destinations can you fly to from GAJ?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) in Yamagata, Japan.

What airlines fly from GAJ?

There are 3 airlines operating from GAJ, including Fuji Dream Airlines, Japan Airlines, Japan Airlines Domestic.

What timezone is Yamagata Airport in?

Yamagata Airport is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (GMT+9). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Yamagata Airport?

Yamagata Airport sits at an elevation of 353 feet (108 meters) above sea level.

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