Niigata Airport (KIJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Niigata Airport (IATA: KIJ · ICAO: RJSN) is a large airport serving Niigata, Japan. It lies at 37.9542° N, 139.1122° E, 29 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Niigata Airport
Niigata Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Niigata in Japan. It is identified by the IATA code KIJ and the ICAO code RJSN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Niigata Airport has 2 runways 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 29 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sado Airport (SDS) about 62 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 Niigata Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Niigata Airport
Where is Niigata Airport located?
Niigata Airport is located in Niigata, Japan. Its coordinates are 37.9542° N, 139.1122° E.
What is the airport code for Niigata Airport?
Niigata Airport has an IATA code of KIJ and an ICAO code of RJSN.
How long is the runway at Niigata Airport?
Niigata Airport's longest runway is about 2499 m (8200 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Niigata Airport have?
Niigata Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Niigata Airport a major airport?
Niigata Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Niigata Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →