Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Hiroshima Airport (IATA: HIJ · ICAO: RJOA) is a large airport serving Hiroshima, Japan. It lies at 34.4361° N, 132.9190° E, 1088 ft (332 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hiroshima Airport
Hiroshima Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Hiroshima in Japan. It is identified by the IATA code HIJ and the ICAO code RJOA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Hiroshima Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 1088 ft (332 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) about 70 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hiroshima Airport
Where is Hiroshima Airport located?
Hiroshima Airport is located in Hiroshima, Japan. Its coordinates are 34.4361° N, 132.9190° E.
What is the airport code for Hiroshima Airport?
Hiroshima Airport has an IATA code of HIJ and an ICAO code of RJOA.
How long is the runway at Hiroshima Airport?
Hiroshima Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Hiroshima Airport have?
Hiroshima Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Hiroshima Airport a major airport?
Hiroshima Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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