Airports / Japan / RJST
JASDF Matsushima Air Base.
Ishinomaki, Japan · 7 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
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286 ratings
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7
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#1 / 106
Japan airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 286 Google ratings , ranked against 106 rated Japan fields.
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sendai Airport (SDJ), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
JASDF Matsushima Air Base (RJST) sits in Ishinomaki, Japan, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 7 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 RJST for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Sendai Airport (SDJ, 21 nm), Yamagata Airport (GAJ, 40 nm), and Iwate Hanamaki Airport (HNA, 62 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,860-foot paved runway, RJST can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from RJST depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under 松島飛行場 and 松島基地. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Ishinomaki.
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Field capability
ICAO
RJST
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
RJST
Elevation
7 ft
Coordinates
38.4049° N · 141.2200° 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 7 ft, RJST sits lower than 96% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,860 ft
- 07/258,860 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 15/334,920 ft × 150 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,860 ft
RJST's 8,860 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.
- 21nmSDJSendai AirportNatori
- 40nmGAJYamagata AirportHigashine
- 62nmHNAIwate Hanamaki AirportHanamaki
- 72nmSYOShonai AirportShonai
- 80nmFKSFukushima AirportSukagawa
- 86nmAXTAkita AirportAkita
Location
Open the full mapRJST · JASDF Matsushima Air Base · Ishinomaki, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RJST on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,827 nm | 6h 58m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,269 nm | 8h 0m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,996 nm | 9h 42m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,320 nm | 10h 27m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,525 nm | 10h 55m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,590 nm | 11h 4m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,593 nm | 11h 5m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,652 nm | 11h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RJST?
- JASDF Matsushima Air Base's longest paved runway is 8,860 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 RJST?
- JASDF Matsushima Air Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,860 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RJST?
- The closest alternate is Sendai Airport (SDJ), about 21 nm away, followed by Yamagata Airport (GAJ) at 40 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RJST to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 6h 58m (2,827 nm), Honolulu about 8h 0m (3,269 nm), Seattle about 9h 42m (3,996 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.