Kobe Airport (UKB): Codes, Runways & Location
Kobe Airport (IATA: UKB · ICAO: RJBE) is a large airport serving Kobe, Japan. It lies at 34.6328° N, 135.2240° E, 22 ft (7 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kobe Airport
Kobe Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kobe in Japan. It is identified by the IATA code UKB and the ICAO code RJBE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kobe 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 22 ft (7 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kansai International Airport (KIX) 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 ≈ 2,500 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Kobe Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Kobe Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kobe Airport
Where is Kobe Airport located?
Kobe Airport is located in Kobe, Japan. Its coordinates are 34.6328° N, 135.2240° E.
What is the airport code for Kobe Airport?
Kobe Airport has an IATA code of UKB and an ICAO code of RJBE.
How long is the runway at Kobe Airport?
Kobe Airport's longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Kobe Airport have?
Kobe Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kobe Airport a major airport?
Kobe Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Kobe Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →