Akita Airport (RJSK)
Medium airport · Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Akita Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJSK |
| IATA | AXT |
| Elevation | 313 ft (95 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°36'56" E 140°13'8" 39.61560, 140.21899 |
| Location | Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,200 ft (2499 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Akita Airport at a glance
Akita Airport is a medium airport in Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as AXT. The field elevation of 313 ft (95 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJSK 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, 10/28, offers 8,200 ft (2499 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJSK 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 Akita Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Odate Noshiro Airport | RJSR | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | RJSI | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Shonai Airport | RJSY | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Aomori Airport | RJSA | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Yamagata Airport | RJSC | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Akita Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 313 ft field elevation of Akita 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 Akita Airport
What is the ICAO code of Akita Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Akita Airport is RJSK, and its IATA code is AXT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Akita Airport above sea level?
Akita Airport sits at an elevation of 313 feet (95 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Akita Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.6156, 140.2190 — in Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Odate Noshiro Airport, about 65 km away.
Does RJSK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJSK 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 Akita Airport?
Akita Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,200 ft (2499 m) with a ASP surface.