Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Kitakyushu Airport (IATA: KKJ · ICAO: RJFR) is a large airport serving Kitakyushu, Japan. It lies at 33.8459° N, 131.0350° E, 21 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kitakyushu Airport
Kitakyushu Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kitakyushu in Japan. It is identified by the IATA code KKJ and the ICAO code RJFR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kitakyushu Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 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 21 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being JASDF Tsuiki Air Base about 18 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 ≈ 2,500 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Kitakyushu Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kitakyushu Airport
Where is Kitakyushu Airport located?
Kitakyushu Airport is located in Kitakyushu, Japan. Its coordinates are 33.8459° N, 131.0350° E.
What is the airport code for Kitakyushu Airport?
Kitakyushu Airport has an IATA code of KKJ and an ICAO code of RJFR.
How long is the runway at Kitakyushu Airport?
Kitakyushu Airport's longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Kitakyushu Airport have?
Kitakyushu Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kitakyushu Airport a major airport?
Kitakyushu Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Kitakyushu Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →