Kushiro Airport (RJCK)
Medium airport · Kushiro, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Kushiro Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJCK |
| IATA | KUH |
| Elevation | 327 ft (100 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°2'28" E 144°11'35" 43.04100, 144.19299 |
| Location | Kushiro, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kushiro Airport at a glance
Kushiro Airport is a medium airport in Kushiro, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as KUH. The field elevation of 327 ft (100 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJCK 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, 17/35, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJCK 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 Kushiro Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield | RJCS | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Tokachi Airport | RJCT | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Nakashibetsu Airport | RJCN | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Tokachi-Obihiro Airport | RJCB | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Memanbetsu Airport | RJCM | 93 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kushiro Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 327 ft field elevation of Kushiro 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 Kushiro Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kushiro Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kushiro Airport is RJCK, and its IATA code is KUH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kushiro Airport above sea level?
Kushiro Airport sits at an elevation of 327 feet (100 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kushiro Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.0410, 144.1930 — in Kushiro, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield, about 62 km away.
Does RJCK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJCK 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 Kushiro Airport?
Kushiro Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.