Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (RJOI)
Medium airport · Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJOI |
| IATA | IWK |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°8'47" E 132°14'50" 34.14633, 132.24724 |
| Location | Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 02R/20L | 1,200 ft (366 m) | 150 ft | CON | No |
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport at a glance
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is a medium airport in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as IWK. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJOI 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 — 02/20 — offers 8,000 ft (2438 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJOI 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 Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matsuyama Airport | RJOM | 55 km (30 NM) |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | RJOF | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Hiroshima Airport | RJOA | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Iwami Airport | RJOW | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Oita Airport | RJFO | 88 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of Iwakuni Kintaikyo 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 Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is RJOI, and its IATA code is IWK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport above sea level?
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.1463, 132.2472 — in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Matsuyama Airport, about 55 km away.
Does RJOI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJOI 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 Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport?
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,000 ft (2438 m) with a CON surface.