Kansai International Airport (RJBB)
Large airport · Osaka, Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Kansai International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJBB |
| IATA | KIX |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°25'38" E 135°14'38" 34.42730, 135.24400 |
| Location | Osaka, Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 196 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 196 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kansai International Airport at a glance
Kansai International Airport is a large airport in Osaka, Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as KIX. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJBB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06L/24R — offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06L points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJBB 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 Kansai International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kobe Airport | RJBE | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Yao Airport | RJOY | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | RJOO | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | RJOS | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | RJBD | 86 km (46 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kansai International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Kansai International 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 108 airports and airfields we list for Japan — 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 Kansai International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kansai International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kansai International Airport is RJBB, and its IATA code is KIX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kansai International Airport above sea level?
Kansai International Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kansai International Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.4273, 135.2440 — in Osaka, Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kobe Airport, about 23 km away.
Does RJBB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJBB 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 Kansai International Airport?
Kansai International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06L/24R, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a ASP surface.