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Akita Airport

IATA AXTICAO RJSK🇯🇵 Akita
Coordinates
39.6156°N, 140.2190°E
Elevation
313 ft (95 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
JP-05
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
9.1° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:38
Sunrise
05:06
Sunset
18:16
Civil dusk
18:44

About 13h 10m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Akita Airport

Akita Airport

Akita Airport is an airport located 14 km (8.7 mi) southeast of Akita Station, in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

RJSK

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 288,200 ft / 2,499 m200 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GSAPPORO INFO127.100 MHz
TWRTWR118.600 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AKITA CTRClass DCTRGND3000 ft MSL
TH-2-3Class GControlledGND3500 ft MSL
JSDF C-1ASpecial useDangerGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Japan airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: WNW (from about 292.5°), on 19% of observations, averaging 12 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan24%-1,553 ft
Feb30%-1,584 ft
Mar54%-928 ft
Apr63%-104 ft
May64%638 ft
Jun64%1,295 ft
Jul54%1,713 ft
Aug65%1,879 ft
Sep73%1,201 ft
Oct68%206 ft
Nov57%-596 ft
Dec27%-1,442 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,5841,879 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle427 ft26 ft
ベルドゥムール ランドマーク秋田312 ft33 ft
Obstacle131 ft
Obstacle144 ft
Obstacle148 ft
Obstacle138 ft
Obstacle151 ft
Obstacle128 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Akita Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Akita Airport?

The ICAO code for Akita Airport is RJSK, and its IATA code is AXT.

Where is Akita Airport located?

Akita Airport is medium airport located in Akita, Japan, at an elevation of 313 ft (95 m).

How many runways does Akita Airport have?

Akita Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,200 ft / 2,499 m.

Which airlines fly to Akita Airport?

Airlines historically serving Akita Airport include All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Korean Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Akita Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Akita Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Akita Airport in?

Akita Airport is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Akita Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Akita Airport is approximately 9.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Akita Airport?

The nearest airport to Akita Airport is Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport (JP-0601), about 8.8 nm to the e, followed by Yuri Airstrip and Odate Noshiro Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Akita Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.