Kumamoto Airport (RJFT)
Large airport · Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Kumamoto Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJFT |
| IATA | KMJ |
| Elevation | 642 ft (196 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°50'14" E 130°51'18" 32.83730, 130.85500 |
| Location | Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,840 ft (2999 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kumamoto Airport at a glance
Kumamoto Airport is a large airport in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as KMJ. The field elevation of 642 ft (196 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJFT 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, 07/25, offers 9,840 ft (2999 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJFT 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 Kumamoto Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | RJFS | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Amakusa Airport | RJDA | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Nagasaki Airport | RJFU | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Fukuoka Airport | RJFF | 91 km (49 NM) |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | RJFZ | 96 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kumamoto Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 642 ft field elevation of Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kumamoto Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kumamoto Airport is RJFT, and its IATA code is KMJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kumamoto Airport above sea level?
Kumamoto Airport sits at an elevation of 642 feet (196 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kumamoto Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.8373, 130.8550 — in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kyushu Saga International Airport, about 62 km away.
Does RJFT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJFT 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 Kumamoto Airport?
Kumamoto Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,840 ft (2999 m) with a ASP surface.