Rishiri Airport (RIS): Codes, Runways & Location
Rishiri Airport (IATA: RIS · ICAO: RJER) is a medium-sized airport serving Rishiri, Japan. It lies at 45.2420° N, 141.1860° E, 112 ft (34 m) above sea level.
Overview of Rishiri Airport
Rishiri Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Rishiri in Japan. It is identified by the IATA code RIS and the ICAO code RJER. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Rishiri Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1800 m (5906 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 112 ft (34 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rebun Airport (RBJ) about 26 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 ≈ 1,800 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rishiri Airport
Where is Rishiri Airport located?
Rishiri Airport is located in Rishiri, Japan. Its coordinates are 45.2420° N, 141.1860° E.
What is the airport code for Rishiri Airport?
Rishiri Airport has an IATA code of RIS and an ICAO code of RJER.
How long is the runway at Rishiri Airport?
Rishiri Airport's longest runway is about 1800 m (5906 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Rishiri Airport have?
Rishiri Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Rishiri Airport a major airport?
Rishiri Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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