Airports / Japan / SDJ
Sendai Airport.
Natori, Japan · 15 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
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4,032 ratings
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Operators based
15
Elevation ft
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Nearest alternate
Field standing
#41 / 106
Japan airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 4032 Google ratings , ranked against 106 rated Japan fields.
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
JASDF Matsushima Air Base (RJST), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Sendai Airport (RJSS / SDJ) is a large commercial airport serving Natori, Japan. Field elevation is 15 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list SDJ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are JASDF Matsushima Air Base (RJST, 21 nm), Yamagata Airport (GAJ, 30 nm), and Fukushima Airport (FKS, 59 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,842-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from SDJ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SDJ to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
RJSS
IATA
SDJ
FAA / Local
RJSS
Elevation
15 ft
Coordinates
38.1397° N · 140.9170° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Japan fields
state range 6–2,182 ft
At 15 ft, SDJ sits lower than 90% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,842 ft
- 09/279,842 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/303,940 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,842 ft
SDJ's 9,842 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.
- 21nmRJSTJASDF Matsushima Air BaseIshinomaki
- 30nmGAJYamagata AirportHigashine
- 59nmFKSFukushima AirportSukagawa
- 67nmSYOShonai AirportShonai
- 78nmHNAIwate Hanamaki AirportHanamaki
- 86nmKIJNiigata AirportNiigata
Location
Open the full mapRJSS · Sendai Airport · Natori, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SDJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,848 nm | 7h 1m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,284 nm | 8h 2m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,017 nm | 9h 45m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,340 nm | 10h 30m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,546 nm | 10h 58m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,611 nm | 11h 7m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,614 nm | 11h 8m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,673 nm | 11h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SDJ?
- Sendai Airport's longest paved runway is 9,842 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 SDJ?
- Sendai Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,842 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SDJ?
- The closest alternate is JASDF Matsushima Air Base (RJST), about 21 nm away, followed by Yamagata Airport (GAJ) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SDJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 7h 1m (2,848 nm), Honolulu about 8h 2m (3,284 nm), Seattle about 9h 45m (4,017 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.