Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport (LFKJ)
Medium airport · Ajaccio, Corsica, France
Airport data
| Name | Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFKJ |
| IATA | AJA |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°55'25" E 8°48'11" 41.92360, 8.80292 |
| Location | Ajaccio, Corsica, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,897 ft (2407 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport at a glance
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport is a medium airport in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, known to airline systems as AJA. The field elevation of 18 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFKJ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 7,897 ft (2407 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFKJ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base | LFKS | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Figari Sud-Corse Airport | LFKF | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport | LFKC | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Bastia-Poretta International airport | LFKB | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport | LIEO | 129 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 18 ft field elevation of Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 135 airports and airfields we list for France — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport
What is the ICAO code of Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport is LFKJ, and its IATA code is AJA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport above sea level?
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport located?
The airport lies at 41.9236, 8.8029 — in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base, about 50 km away.
Does LFKJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFKJ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport?
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 7,897 ft (2407 m) with a ASP surface.