Tokachi Airport (RJCT)
Medium airport · Obihiro, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Tokachi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJCT |
| Elevation | 281 ft (86 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°53'26" E 143°9'29" 42.89050, 143.15801 |
| Location | Obihiro, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,920 ft (1500 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13L/31R | 1,308 ft (399 m) | 75 ft | GRE | No |
Tokachi Airport at a glance
Tokachi Airport is a medium airport in Obihiro, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan. The field elevation of 281 ft (86 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJCT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 4,920 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJCT 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 Tokachi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tokachi-Obihiro Airport | RJCB | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Kushiro Airport | RJCK | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Asahikawa Airport | RJEC | 104 km (56 NM) |
| New Chitose Airport | RJCC | 120 km (65 NM) |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | RJCJ | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tokachi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 281 ft field elevation of Tokachi 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 Tokachi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tokachi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tokachi Airport is RJCT, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tokachi Airport above sea level?
Tokachi Airport sits at an elevation of 281 feet (86 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tokachi Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.8905, 143.1580 — in Obihiro, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tokachi-Obihiro Airport, about 18 km away.
Does RJCT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJCT 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 Tokachi Airport?
Tokachi Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,920 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.