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Airports / Japan / OKA
Large airport · OKA
Naha International Airport.
Naha, Japan · 12 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
10,416 ratings
0
Operators based
12
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Naha, JapanELEV 12 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
10,416
Google reviews
ratings on Google
12
Field elevation
feet above sea level
8
Nearest alternate
nm to ROTM
Field standing
#32 / 106
Japan airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 10416 Google ratings , ranked against 106 rated Japan fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Futenma Marine Corps Air Station (ROTM), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Naha International Airport (ROAH / OKA) is a large commercial airport serving Naha, Japan. The field lies at an elevation of 12 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
OKA has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Futenma Marine Corps Air Station (ROTM, 8 nm), Kadena Air Base (DNA, 12 nm), and Iejima Airport (IEJ, 33 nm). OKA offers 2 runways, the longest 9,840-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of OKA vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as 那覇空港 and Naha Kūkō?. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from OKA, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Despite this laid-back feeling, everything is very well organized and efficient, making it easy to navigate and comfortable for travelers.”
Jun Amano5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The design reflects local culture and identity, giving the space a warm and welcoming character rather than a purely functional one.”
Jun Amano5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
ROAH
IATA
OKA
FAA / Local
ROAH
Elevation
12 ft
Coordinates
26.1924° N · 127.6398° 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 12 ft, OKA sits lower than 93% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,840 ft
- 18L/36R9,840 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18R/36L8,858 ft × 197 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,840 ft
OKA's 9,840 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.
- 8nmROTMFutenma Marine Corps Air Station
- 12nmDNAKadena Air BaseOkinawa
- 33nmIEJIejima AirportIe
- 51nmUEOKumejima AirportKumejima
- 65nmRNJYoron AirportYoron
- 94nmOKEOkinoerabu AirportWadomari
Location
Open the full mapROAH · Naha International Airport · Naha, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OKA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,820 nm | 9h 17m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,045 nm | 9h 48m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,000 nm | 12h 2m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,312 nm | 12h 45m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,528 nm | 13h 15m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,583 nm | 13h 23m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,594 nm | 13h 25m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,650 nm | 13h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OKA?
- Naha International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,840 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 OKA?
- Naha International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,840 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to OKA?
- The closest alternate is Futenma Marine Corps Air Station (ROTM), about 8 nm away, followed by Kadena Air Base (DNA) at 12 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OKA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 9h 17m (3,820 nm), Honolulu about 9h 48m (4,045 nm), Seattle about 12h 2m (5,000 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.