Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base — Nagoya, Japan
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (Nagoya) is NKM — its ICAO code is RJNA.
Distance & flight time from NKM
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base
NKM serves Nagoya Airfield, also called Komaki Airport, which shares its runways with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Komaki Air Base in Nagoya, Japan. Before Chubu Centrair International Airport opened in 2005, NKM was Nagoya's primary international gateway; today it handles domestic routes, corporate aviation, and general aviation alongside its continuing military role. The base is also significant as a hub for Japanese aerospace manufacturing, with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries conducting aircraft production and testing nearby, including work on Japan's regional jet programs. NKM's dual civil-military character makes it somewhat unusual among Japanese airports, balancing scheduled domestic flights with active JASDF training and transport operations on the same airfield.
Runways at Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (NKM)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8990 ft (2740 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (NKM)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | CENTRAIR APP | 121.05 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.75 MHz |
| DEP | CENTRAIR DEP | 121.225 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| TCA | CENTRAIR TCA | 119.25 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.7 MHz |
Airports near Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (NKM)
- Gifu Airport (QGU) — 16.1 km (10.0 mi)
- Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) — 45.5 km (28.3 mi)
- Fukui Airport (FKJ) — 117.2 km (72.8 mi)
- Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) — 126.2 km (78.4 mi)
- Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base (KMQ) — 134.8 km (83.8 mi)
- Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) — 135.6 km (84.3 mi)
- Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) — 145.0 km (90.1 mi)
- Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY) — 156.7 km (97.4 mi)
NKM is Nagoya/Komaki Airport, a joint civilian and JASDF military airfield in Japan. It should not be confused with Chubu Centrair (NGO), Nagoya's main international airport today.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base?
The IATA code for Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base is NKM.
What is the ICAO code for Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base?
The ICAO code for Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base is RJNA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.