MSJ

Misawa Air Base

Misawa · JapanICAO RJSM

Misawa Air Base (MSJ) is an airport serving Misawa, Japan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 40° 42' 11.5" N, 141° 22' 4.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 119 feet (36 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Tokyo (GMT+9).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

119/ 36m

Asia/Tokyo

GMT+9

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Airport Details

IATA Code

MSJ

ICAO Code

RJSM

City

Misawa

Country

Japan

Elevation

119 ft

Local Time

02:30 AM (GMT+9)

Coordinates

Latitude:40.7032°

Longitude:141.3680°

Popular Routes from MSJ

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
HND	Tokyo, Japan	366 mi	1h 12m	short-haul	150 kg	View
ITM	Osaka, Japan	521 mi	1h 29m	short-haul	214 kg	View

Airlines Operating at MSJ

2 active airlines serving Misawa Air Base.

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 Misawa Air Base that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Aomori Airport	AOJ	Aomori	Japan	57 km
Hanamaki Airport	HNA	Hanamaki	Japan	143 km
Odate Noshiro Airport	ONJ	Odate Noshiro	Japan	102 km
Hakodate Airport	HKD	Hakodate	Japan	127 km
Akita Airport	AXT	Akita	Japan	155 km
New Chitose Airport	CTS	Sapporo	Japan	232 km
Sendai Airport	SDJ	Sendai	Japan	287 km
Yamagata Airport	GAJ	Yamagata	Japan	268 km

Other Airports in Japan

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 40° 42' 11.5" N
Longitude (DMS): 141° 22' 4.8" E
Latitude (Decimal): 40.703201
Longitude (Decimal): 141.367996
Hemisphere: Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC Offset: GMT+9
Current Local Time: 02:30 AM
Elevation (ft): 119 ft
Elevation (m): 36 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Misawa Air Base?

The IATA code for Misawa Air Base is MSJ, and its ICAO code is RJSM. The airport is located in Misawa, Japan.

How many destinations can you fly to from MSJ?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan.

What airlines fly from MSJ?

There are 2 airlines operating from MSJ, including Japan Airlines, Japan Airlines Domestic.

What timezone is Misawa Air Base in?

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

What is the elevation of Misawa Air Base?

Misawa Air Base sits at an elevation of 119 feet (36 meters) above sea level.

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