Hakodate Airport (RJCH)
Large airport · Hakodate, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Hakodate Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJCH |
| IATA | HKD |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°46'12" E 140°49'19" 41.77000, 140.82201 |
| Location | Hakodate, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hakodate Airport at a glance
Hakodate Airport is a large airport in Hakodate, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as HKD. The field elevation of 151 ft (46 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJCH 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, 12/30, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJCH 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 Hakodate Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | RJSA | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Okushiri Airport | RJEO | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | RJSM | 127 km (69 NM) |
| New Chitose Airport | RJCC | 133 km (72 NM) |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | RJCJ | 133 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hakodate Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 151 ft field elevation of Hakodate 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 Hakodate Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hakodate Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hakodate Airport is RJCH, and its IATA code is HKD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hakodate Airport above sea level?
Hakodate Airport sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hakodate Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.7700, 140.8220 — in Hakodate, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aomori Airport, about 116 km away.
Does RJCH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJCH 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 Hakodate Airport?
Hakodate Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.