Wakkanai Airport (WKJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Wakkanai Airport (IATA: WKJ · ICAO: RJCW) is a medium-sized airport serving Wakkanai, Japan. It lies at 45.4042° N, 141.8010° E, 30 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wakkanai Airport
Wakkanai Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Wakkanai in Japan. It is identified by the IATA code WKJ and the ICAO code RJCW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wakkanai Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1999 m (6560 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 30 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rishiri Airport (RIS) about 51 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 ≈ 1,999 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wakkanai Airport
Where is Wakkanai Airport located?
Wakkanai Airport is located in Wakkanai, Japan. Its coordinates are 45.4042° N, 141.8010° E.
What is the airport code for Wakkanai Airport?
Wakkanai Airport has an IATA code of WKJ and an ICAO code of RJCW.
How long is the runway at Wakkanai Airport?
Wakkanai Airport's longest runway is about 1999 m (6560 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Wakkanai Airport have?
Wakkanai Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wakkanai Airport a major airport?
Wakkanai Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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