Kagoshima Airport (RJFK)
Large airport · Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Kagoshima Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJFK |
| IATA | KOJ |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°48'12" E 130°43'8" 31.80340, 130.71899 |
| Location | Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 9,840 ft (2999 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kagoshima Airport at a glance
Kagoshima Airport is a large airport in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as KOJ. The field elevation of 906 ft (276 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJFK 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 9,840 ft (2999 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 RJFK 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 Kagoshima Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | RJFY | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Miyazaki Airport | RJFM | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Amakusa Airport | RJDA | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Kumamoto Airport | RJFT | 116 km (63 NM) |
| New Tanegashima Airport | RJFG | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kagoshima Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 906 ft field elevation of Kagoshima 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 Kagoshima Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kagoshima Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kagoshima Airport is RJFK, and its IATA code is KOJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kagoshima Airport above sea level?
Kagoshima Airport sits at an elevation of 906 feet (276 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kagoshima Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.8034, 130.7190 — in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is JMSDF Kanoya Air Base, about 50 km away.
Does RJFK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJFK 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 Kagoshima Airport?
Kagoshima Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,840 ft (2999 m) with a ASP surface.