Kikai Airport (RJKI)
Medium airport · Kikai, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Kikai Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJKI |
| IATA | KKX |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°19'17" E 129°55'41" 28.32130, 129.92799 |
| Location | Kikai, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,307 ft (1313 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kikai Airport at a glance
Kikai Airport is a medium airport in Kikai, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as KKX. The field elevation of 21 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJKI 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 4,307 ft (1313 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 RJKI 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 Kikai Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amami Airport | RJKA | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Tokunoshima Airport | RJKN | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Okinoerabu Airport | RJKB | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Yoron Airport | RORY | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Yakushima Airport | RJFC | 240 km (130 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kikai Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 21 ft field elevation of Kikai 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 Kikai Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kikai Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kikai Airport is RJKI, and its IATA code is KKX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kikai Airport above sea level?
Kikai Airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kikai Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.3213, 129.9280 — in Kikai, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Amami Airport, about 24 km away.
Does RJKI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJKI 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 Kikai Airport?
Kikai Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,307 ft (1313 m) with a ASP surface.