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RJFY

JMSDF Kanoya Air Base · Kanoya

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
214 ft / 65 m
Transition Altitude
14,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 126.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for JMSDF Kanoya Air Base (RJFY), located in Kanoya, Japan. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 214 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 14,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base
ICAO / IATA
RJFY / —
Municipality
Kanoya
Country
Region
JP-46 — Kagoshima Prefecture
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
14,000 ft
Elevation
214 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08R / 26L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,382 ft / 2,250 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 79.4° / 259.4°
RWY 08R (79.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26L (259.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08L / 26R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,937 ft / 1,200 m
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 79.4° / 259.4°
RWY 08L (79.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26R (259.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
122.15 MHz
ATIS ATIS
24.68 MHz
GND GND
23.68 MHz
TWR TWR
126.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

RJFKILS
Kagoshima Airport
50 km / 27 nm
RJFM
Miyazaki Airport
81 km / 44 nm
RJFG
New Tanegashima Airport
86 km / 46 nm
RJFC
Yakushima Airport
110 km / 60 nm
RJFTILS
Kumamoto Airport
164 km / 88 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026