Yamagata Airport (GAJ)

Higashine, JP 🇯🇵 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

RJSC

IATA

GAJ

Elevation

353 ft

Region

JP-06

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: RJSC

Local Code: Not available

Location: 38.4119° N, 140.371002° E

Continent: AS

Type: Medium Airport

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`01/19`	6560 ft	150 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
ACC	TOKYO CON	`118.9 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`YTE`	Yamagata	VOR-DME	`113000 kHz`
`ZMO`	Zao-Yamada	VOR	`110800 kHz`

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Popular Flight Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Yamagata Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Japan Airlines `JAL` / `JL`	2	30	2	Sep 18, 2025
FDA `FDA` / `JH`	2	19	2	Sep 18, 2025

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Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 25, 2025

Taxis

Taxis are available at a stand directly outside the domestic terminal arrivals lobby. In addition to regular taxis, a more economical 'Shared Taxi' (Noriai Taxi) service is available for destinations like Yamagata City, Tendo, and Kaminoyama Onsen. Reservations for shared taxis are often required in advance.

Rental Cars

Several major car rental companies, including Toyota Rent-a-Car, Nissan Rent-a-Car, Times Car Rental, and Orix Rent-a-Car, have counters inside the airport terminal. It is highly recommended to book a vehicle in advance, especially during peak travel seasons. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required for many foreign visitors to drive in Japan.

Public Transportation

The primary public transit option is the Airport Shuttle Bus. The bus service is timed to coordinate with flight arrivals and departures, providing a convenient connection to JR Yamagata Station. The journey to Yamagata Station takes approximately 35-40 minutes. There is no direct train service at Yamagata Airport.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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