Yakushima Airport (RJFC)
Medium airport · Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Yakushima Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJFC |
| IATA | KUM |
| Elevation | 124 ft (38 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°23'8" E 130°39'32" 30.38560, 130.65900 |
| Location | Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yakushima Airport at a glance
Yakushima Airport is a medium airport in Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as KUM. The field elevation of 124 ft (38 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJFC 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, 14/32, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJFC 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 Yakushima Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Tanegashima Airport | RJFG | 40 km (22 NM) |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | RJFY | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Kagoshima Airport | RJFK | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Miyazaki Airport | RJFM | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Amami Airport | RJKA | 236 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yakushima Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 124 ft field elevation of Yakushima 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 Yakushima Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yakushima Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yakushima Airport is RJFC, and its IATA code is KUM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yakushima Airport above sea level?
Yakushima Airport sits at an elevation of 124 feet (38 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yakushima Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.3856, 130.6590 — in Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is New Tanegashima Airport, about 40 km away.
Does RJFC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJFC 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 Yakushima Airport?
Yakushima Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.