Amakusa Airport (RJDA)
Medium airport · Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Amakusa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJDA |
| IATA | AXJ |
| Elevation | 340 ft (104 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°28'57" E 130°9'32" 32.48250, 130.15900 |
| Location | Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | 99 ft | ASP | Yes |
Amakusa Airport at a glance
Amakusa Airport is a medium airport in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as AXJ. The field elevation of 340 ft (104 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJDA 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, 13/31, offers 3,281 ft (1000 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 RJDA 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 Amakusa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nagasaki Airport | RJFU | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | RJFS | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Kumamoto Airport | RJFT | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Kagoshima Airport | RJFK | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Fukuoka Airport | RJFF | 126 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Amakusa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 340 ft field elevation of Amakusa 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 Amakusa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Amakusa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Amakusa Airport is RJDA, and its IATA code is AXJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Amakusa Airport above sea level?
Amakusa Airport sits at an elevation of 340 feet (104 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Amakusa Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.4825, 130.1590 — in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nagasaki Airport, about 53 km away.
Does RJDA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJDA 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 Amakusa Airport?
Amakusa Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 3,281 ft (1000 m) with a ASP surface.