Kansai International Airport (KIX): Codes, Runways & Location
Kansai International Airport (IATA: KIX · ICAO: RJBB) is a large airport serving Osaka, Japan. It lies at 34.4273° N, 135.2440° E, 26 ft (8 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kansai International Airport
Kansai International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Osaka in Japan. It is identified by the IATA code KIX and the ICAO code RJBB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kansai International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 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 26 ft (8 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kobe Airport (UKB) about 23 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 ≈ 4,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kansai International Airport
Where is Kansai International Airport located?
Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka, Japan. Its coordinates are 34.4273° N, 135.2440° E.
What is the airport code for Kansai International Airport?
Kansai International Airport has an IATA code of KIX and an ICAO code of RJBB.
How long is the runway at Kansai International Airport?
Kansai International Airport's longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kansai International Airport have?
Kansai International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kansai International Airport a major airport?
Kansai International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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