Airport code
SDJ — Sendai Airport
SDJ is the IATA code for Sendai Airport, an airport serving Natori, Japan. Its ICAO code is RJSS, and it operates in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). The airport sits at 38.1397, 140.9170 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).
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About Sendai Airport
Sendai Airport is an international airport located in Natori of Miyagi Prefecture, 13.6 km (8.5 mi) south-southeast of Sendai, Japan. The airport is the largest in Tōhoku region. The airport's annual passenger numbers have been around 3.6 million in recent years, competing with Kobe Airport for 10th place in Japan. The airport sustained serious damage in 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | SDJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | RJSS |
| Airport name | Sendai Airport |
| City | Natori |
| Country | Japan |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) |
| Latitude | 38.1397 |
| Longitude | 140.9170 |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 9,842 ft (3,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Sendai Airport?
The IATA code for Sendai Airport is SDJ.
What is the ICAO code for Sendai Airport?
The ICAO code for Sendai Airport is RJSS.
Where is SDJ airport located?
Sendai Airport (SDJ) is located in Natori, Japan.
What time zone is SDJ in?
Sendai Airport operates in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9.
What is the nearest airport to SDJ?
The nearest airport to Sendai Airport (SDJ) is Yamagata Airport (GAJ) in Higashine, about 56 km away.
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