JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi — Ayase / Yamato, Japan
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereJMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi in Ayase / Yamato uses the IATA code NJA, with RJTA as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from NJA
JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi
NJA identifies Naval Air Facility Atsugi, a joint US Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force installation located between Ayase and Yamato in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Atsugi has served as a forward-deployed base for the US Navy's carrier air wing since the Cold War era, supporting aircraft assigned to carriers based at nearby Yokosuka. The base also hosts JMSDF patrol and training squadrons, making it a genuinely binational facility. NJA has periodically drawn attention from surrounding communities due to noise concerns from jet operations. It is not accessible to civilian air traffic and functions purely as a strategic military airfield supporting US-Japan defense cooperation in the western Pacific region.
Runways at JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi (NJA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8000 ft (2438 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi (NJA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | BIDDY ATSUGI | 305 MHz |
| APP | YOKOTA APP | 123.8 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 24.68 MHz |
| DEP | YOKOTA DEP | 122.1 MHz |
| GND | GND | 141.2 MHz |
| PMSV | METRO | 30.6 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 126.2 MHz |
Airports near JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi (NJA)
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) — 32.3 km (20.1 mi)
- Yokota Air Base (OKO) — 34.0 km (21.1 mi)
- Oshima Airport (OIM) — 75.2 km (46.7 mi)
- Narita International Airport (NRT) — 91.8 km (57.0 mi)
- Ibaraki Airport (IBR) — 118.7 km (73.8 mi)
- Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) — 136.0 km (84.5 mi)
- Miyakejima Airport (MYE) — 153.9 km (95.6 mi)
- Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) — 158.8 km (98.7 mi)
NJA is Naval Air Facility Atsugi, a joint US-Japan military base near Tokyo, not open to civilian flights. It is often searched by those tracking US Navy carrier air wing deployments in Japan.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi?
The IATA code for JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi is NJA.
What is the ICAO code for JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi?
The ICAO code for JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi is RJTA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.