Fukushima Airport (RJSF)
Medium airport · Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Fukushima Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJSF |
| IATA | FKS |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°13'39" E 140°25'52" 37.22740, 140.43100 |
| Location | Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fukushima Airport at a glance
Fukushima Airport is a medium airport in Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as FKS. The field elevation of 1,221 ft (372 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJSF 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, 01/19, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJSF 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 Fukushima Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Utsunomiya Air Field | RJTU | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Sendai Airport | RJSS | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Ibaraki Airport | RJAH | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Yamagata Airport | RJSC | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Niigata Airport | RJSN | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fukushima Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,221 ft field elevation of Fukushima 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 Fukushima Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fukushima Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fukushima Airport is RJSF, and its IATA code is FKS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fukushima Airport above sea level?
Fukushima Airport sits at an elevation of 1,221 feet (372 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fukushima Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.2274, 140.4310 — in Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Utsunomiya Air Field, about 94 km away.
Does RJSF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJSF 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 Fukushima Airport?
Fukushima Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.