Fukuoka Airport (RJFF)
Large airport · Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Fukuoka Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJFF |
| IATA | FUK |
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°35'9" E 130°27'4" 33.58590, 130.45100 |
| Location | Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 197 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Fukuoka Airport at a glance
Fukuoka Airport is a large airport in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as FUK. The field elevation of 32 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJFF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16L/34R — offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16L points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJFF 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 Fukuoka Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | RJFA | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | RJFS | 50 km (27 NM) |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | RJFZ | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Kitakyushu Airport | RJFR | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Iki Airport | RJDB | 64 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fukuoka Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 32 ft field elevation of Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fukuoka Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fukuoka Airport is RJFF, and its IATA code is FUK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fukuoka Airport above sea level?
Fukuoka Airport sits at an elevation of 32 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fukuoka Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.5859, 130.4510 — in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is JASDF Ashiya Air Base, about 38 km away.
Does RJFF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJFF 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 Fukuoka Airport?
Fukuoka Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16L/34R, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a ASP surface.