Medium airport · Matsumoto, Japan
Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport
It is located at the highest elevation (657.5 m) of any commercial airport in Japan, and is surrounded by high mountains, which impose restrictions on the type of aircraft which can service the destination. Its IATA code is MMJ. Its ICAO code is RJAF. It has 1 runway, longest 6,560 ft (ASP). Elevation 2,182 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Matsumoto, Japan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MMJ |
| ICAO code | RJAF |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 6,560 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 2,182 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 36.1668° N, 137.9230° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport is known for
It is located at the highest elevation (657.5 m) of any commercial airport in Japan, and is surrounded by high mountains, which impose restrictions on the type of aircraft which can service the destination.
History
Opened on July 16, 1965, Matsumoto Airport is located approximately 9 kilometers southwest of the center of Matsumoto city, straddling the border between Matsumoto and the city of Shiojiri, Nagano. The runway was lengthened to 2000 meters in 1994 to accommodate jet aircraft, and a new passenger terminal building started operation. Japan Airlines operated regular service to Osaka until 2010.
Official website: http://www.matsumoto-airport.co.jp/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Matsumoto Castle · Japan · 5.6 miles away
- Shirakawa-gō · Japan · 60.1 miles away
- Mount Fuji · Japan · 71.7 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Minami Alps National Park · Japan · 31.9 miles away
- Chūbu-Sangaku National Park · Japan · 41.5 miles away
- Jōshin'etsu-kōgen National Park · Japan · 50.3 miles away
- Hakusan National Park · Japan · 63.3 miles away
- Echigo Sanzan-Tadami Quasi-National Park · Japan · 93.8 miles away
- Ise-Shima National Park · Japan · 136.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport?
It is located at the highest elevation (657.5 m) of any commercial airport in Japan, and is surrounded by high mountains, which impose restrictions on the type of aircraft which can service the destination.
What is the airport code for Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport?
Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport — its IATA code is MMJ and its ICAO code is RJAF.
Where is Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport located?
Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport serves Matsumoto, Japan. Its coordinates are 36.1668° N, 137.9230° E.
What is the history of Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport?
Opened on July 16, 1965, Matsumoto Airport is located approximately 9 kilometers southwest of the center of Matsumoto city, straddling the border between Matsumoto and the city of Shiojiri, Nagano. The runway was lengthened to 2000 meters in 1994 to accommodate jet aircraft, and a new passenger terminal building started operation.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5532
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsumoto_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.