Asahikawa Airport (AKJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Asahikawa Airport (IATA: AKJ · ICAO: RJEC) is a medium-sized airport serving Higashikagura, Japan. It lies at 43.6708° N, 142.4470° E, 721 ft (220 m) above sea level.
Overview of Asahikawa Airport
Asahikawa Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Higashikagura in Japan. It is identified by the IATA code AKJ and the ICAO code RJEC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Asahikawa Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2499 m (8200 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 721 ft (220 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tokachi Airport about 104 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,499 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Asahikawa Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Asahikawa Airport
Where is Asahikawa Airport located?
Asahikawa Airport is located in Higashikagura, Japan. Its coordinates are 43.6708° N, 142.4470° E.
What is the airport code for Asahikawa Airport?
Asahikawa Airport has an IATA code of AKJ and an ICAO code of RJEC.
How long is the runway at Asahikawa Airport?
Asahikawa Airport's longest runway is about 2499 m (8200 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Asahikawa Airport have?
Asahikawa Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Asahikawa Airport a major airport?
Asahikawa Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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