Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Japan

RJSMMSJ

Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base

Misawa, Japan

ICAO

RJSM

IATA

MSJ

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

119 ft

Country

Japan

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at RJSM

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base (RJSM / MSJ) in Misawa, Japan, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

RJSM is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Japan

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Japan.

Applicable permit lead times for Japan are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Japan are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at RJSM

Direct FBO and handler coordination at RJSM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 10.

Jet A1 Fuel at RJSM

Fuel on record at Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base: Jet fuel. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to RJSM

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for RJSM: 40° 42′ 11″ N 141° 22′ 5″ E; elevation 119 ft; local time UTC+9.

Crew & Passenger Services in Misawa

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Misawa.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at RJSM.

Cargo Operations at RJSM

Support for freighter operations into RJSM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base

Latitude
40° 42′ 11″ N
Longitude
141° 22′ 5″ E
ICAO code
RJSM
IATA code
MSJ
Municipality
Misawa
Timezone
UTC+9
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 10
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To MSJ?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for RJSM.

Submit flight inquiry for RJSM

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – RJSM

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base?

The ICAO code is RJSM and the IATA code is MSJ.

Is Jet A1 available at RJSM?

Yes. Fuel on record at Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base is Jet fuel; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at RJSM?

Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 10.

What time zone does RJSM operate in?

Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base operates on UTC+9.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for RJSM?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for RJSM.