Amami Airport (RJKA)
Medium airport · Amami, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Amami Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJKA |
| IATA | ASJ |
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°25'50" E 129°42'47" 28.43060, 129.71300 |
| Location | Amami, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,560 ft (1999 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Amami Airport at a glance
Amami Airport is a medium airport in Amami, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as ASJ. The field elevation of 27 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJKA 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, 03/21, offers 6,560 ft (1999 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJKA 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 Amami Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kikai Airport | RJKI | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Tokunoshima Airport | RJKN | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Okinoerabu Airport | RJKB | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Yoron Airport | RORY | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Yakushima Airport | RJFC | 236 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Amami Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 27 ft field elevation of Amami 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 Amami Airport
What is the ICAO code of Amami Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Amami Airport is RJKA, and its IATA code is ASJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Amami Airport above sea level?
Amami Airport sits at an elevation of 27 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Amami Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.4306, 129.7130 — in Amami, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kikai Airport, about 24 km away.
Does RJKA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJKA 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 Amami Airport?
Amami Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,560 ft (1999 m) with a ASP surface.