Airports / Japan / RJOY
Yao Airport.
Yao, Japan · 39 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
211 ratings
0
Operators based
39
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Yao, Japan, Yao Airport (RJOY) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 39 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into RJOY for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM, 14 nm), Kobe Airport (UKB, 19 nm), and Kansai International Airport (KIX, 20 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 4,890-foot paved runway, RJOY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from RJOY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Yao.
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Field capability
ICAO
RJOY
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
RJOY
Elevation
39 ft
Coordinates
34.5963° N · 135.6030° 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
No
Elevation vs Japan fields
state range 6–2,182 ft
At 39 ft, RJOY sits lower than 68% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,890 ft
- 09/274,890 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/313,940 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,890 ft
RJOY's 4,890 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- 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.
- 14nmITMOsaka Itami International AirportOsaka
- 19nmUKBKobe AirportKobe
- 20nmKIXKansai International AirportOsaka
- 57nmTKSTokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air BaseTokushima
- 57nmSHMNanki Shirahama AirportShirahama
- 61nmNGOChubu Centrair International AirportTokoname
Location
Open the full mapRJOY · Yao Airport · Yao, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RJOY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,172 nm | 7h 47m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,552 nm | 8h 40m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,349 nm | 10h 31m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,673 nm | 11h 16m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,877 nm | 11h 45m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,944 nm | 11h 54m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,946 nm | 11h 54m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,007 nm | 12h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RJOY?
- Yao Airport's longest paved runway is 4,890 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. 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 RJOY?
- Yao Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,890 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RJOY?
- The closest alternate is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), about 14 nm away, followed by Kobe Airport (UKB) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RJOY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 7h 47m (3,172 nm), Honolulu about 8h 40m (3,552 nm), Seattle about 10h 31m (4,349 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.