Asahikawa Airport (RJEC)
Medium airport · Higashikagura, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Asahikawa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJEC |
| IATA | AKJ |
| Elevation | 721 ft (220 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°40'15" E 142°26'49" 43.67080, 142.44701 |
| Location | Higashikagura, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,200 ft (2499 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Asahikawa Airport at a glance
Asahikawa Airport is a medium airport in Higashikagura, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as AKJ. The field elevation of 721 ft (220 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJEC 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, 16/34, offers 8,200 ft (2499 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJEC 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 Asahikawa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monbetsu Airport | RJEB | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Tokachi Airport | RJCT | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | RJCO | 106 km (57 NM) |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | RJCJ | 116 km (63 NM) |
| New Chitose Airport | RJCC | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Asahikawa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 721 ft field elevation of Asahikawa 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 Asahikawa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Asahikawa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Asahikawa Airport is RJEC, and its IATA code is AKJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Asahikawa Airport above sea level?
Asahikawa Airport sits at an elevation of 721 feet (220 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Asahikawa Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.6708, 142.4470 — in Higashikagura, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Monbetsu Airport, about 104 km away.
Does RJEC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJEC 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 Asahikawa Airport?
Asahikawa Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,200 ft (2499 m) with a ASP surface.