Kochi Ryoma Airport (RJOK)
Large airport · Nankoku, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Kochi Ryoma Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJOK |
| IATA | KCZ |
| Elevation | 42 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°32'43" E 133°40'13" 33.54522, 133.67017 |
| Location | Nankoku, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,203 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kochi Ryoma Airport at a glance
Kochi Ryoma Airport is a large airport in Nankoku, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as KCZ. The field elevation of 42 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJOK 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, 14/32, offers 8,203 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJOK 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 Kochi Ryoma Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Takamatsu Airport | RJOT | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Matsuyama Airport | RJOM | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | RJOS | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Hiroshima Airport | RJOA | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | RJOB | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kochi Ryoma Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 42 ft field elevation of Kochi Ryoma 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 Kochi Ryoma Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kochi Ryoma Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kochi Ryoma Airport is RJOK, and its IATA code is KCZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kochi Ryoma Airport above sea level?
Kochi Ryoma Airport sits at an elevation of 42 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kochi Ryoma Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.5452, 133.6702 — in Nankoku, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Takamatsu Airport, about 81 km away.
Does RJOK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJOK 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 Kochi Ryoma Airport?
Kochi Ryoma Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,203 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.