Wakkanai Airport (RJCW)
Medium airport · Wakkanai, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Wakkanai Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJCW |
| IATA | WKJ |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°24'15" E 141°48'4" 45.40420, 141.80099 |
| Location | Wakkanai, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,560 ft (1999 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wakkanai Airport at a glance
Wakkanai Airport is a medium airport in Wakkanai, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as WKJ. The field elevation of 30 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJCW 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, 08/26, offers 6,560 ft (1999 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJCW 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 Wakkanai Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rishiri Airport | RJER | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Monbetsu Airport | RJEB | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport | UHSS | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Asahikawa Airport | RJEC | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base | XHSO | 219 km (118 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wakkanai Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 30 ft field elevation of Wakkanai 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 Wakkanai Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wakkanai Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wakkanai Airport is RJCW, and its IATA code is WKJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wakkanai Airport above sea level?
Wakkanai Airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wakkanai Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.4042, 141.8010 — in Wakkanai, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rishiri Airport, about 51 km away.
Does RJCW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJCW 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 Wakkanai Airport?
Wakkanai Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,560 ft (1999 m) with a ASP surface.