Airports / Japan / MMJ
Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport.
Matsumoto, Japan · 2,182 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
2,182
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
46 nm
To the nearest alternate
Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY).
Overview
Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (RJAF / MMJ) sits in Matsumoto, Japan, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 2,182 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
MMJ has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY, 46 nm), Gifu Airport (QGU, 69 nm), and Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (NKM, 73 nm). MMJ offers a single 6,560-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of MMJ vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MMJ, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
RJAF
IATA
MMJ
FAA / Local
RJAF
Elevation
2,182 ft
Coordinates
36.1668° N · 137.9230° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Japan fields
state range 6–2,182 ft
At 2,182 ft, MMJ sits higher than 99% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,560 ft
- 18/366,560 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,560 ft
MMJ's 6,560 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 46nmTOYToyama Kitokito AirportToyama
- 69nmQGUGifu AirportGifu
- 73nmNKMNagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNagoya
- 74nmOKOYokota Air BaseFussa
- 75nmKMQKomatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air BaseKanazawa
- 75nmRJTJIruma Air BaseSayama
Location
Open the full mapRJAF · Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport · Matsumoto, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MMJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,029 nm | 7h 27m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,431 nm | 8h 23m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,202 nm | 10h 10m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,526 nm | 10h 56m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,731 nm | 11h 24m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,797 nm | 11h 33m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,799 nm | 11h 34m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,859 nm | 11h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MMJ?
- Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport's longest paved runway is 6,560 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MMJ?
- Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,560 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MMJ?
- The closest alternate is Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY), about 46 nm away, followed by Gifu Airport (QGU) at 69 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MMJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 7h 27m (3,029 nm), Honolulu about 8h 23m (3,431 nm), Seattle about 10h 10m (4,202 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.