Kobe Airport (RJBE)
Large airport · Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Kobe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJBE |
| IATA | UKB |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°37'58" E 135°13'26" 34.63280, 135.22400 |
| Location | Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kobe Airport at a glance
Kobe Airport is a large airport in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as UKB. The field elevation of 22 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJBE 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, 09/27, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJBE 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 Kobe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | RJBB | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | RJOO | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Yao Airport | RJOY | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | RJOS | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Konotori Tajima Airport | RJBT | 106 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kobe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 22 ft field elevation of Kobe 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 Kobe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kobe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kobe Airport is RJBE, and its IATA code is UKB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kobe Airport above sea level?
Kobe Airport sits at an elevation of 22 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kobe Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.6328, 135.2240 — in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kansai International Airport, about 23 km away.
Does RJBE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJBE 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 Kobe Airport?
Kobe Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.