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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Kuju Gliderport

ICAO JP-0456🇯🇵 Taketa
Coordinates
33.0344°N, 131.2334°E
Elevation
2,625 ft (800 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
JP-44
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
7.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:51
Sunrise
05:19
Sunset
19:25
Civil dusk
19:53

About 14h 6m 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 Kuju Gliderport

Kuju Gliderport is a small airport in Taketa, Japan. It sits at an elevation of 2,625 ft (800 m). It observes Asia/Tokyo local time. The nearest airport is Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield (JP-1334), about 3.1 nm to the ssw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KUMAMOTO ACA-2Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL160
KUMAMOTO TCA-15Class EControlled6500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
KUJU GP 2625FTClass GGliding sectorGND4000 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
阿蘇郡おぐにウィンドファーム3,806 ft
阿蘇郡おぐにウィンドファーム3,796 ft
阿蘇郡おぐにウィンドファーム3,842 ft
阿蘇郡おぐにウィンドファーム3,724 ft
阿蘇郡おぐにウィンドファーム3,635 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kuju Gliderport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kuju Gliderport located?

Kuju Gliderport is small airport located in Taketa, Japan, at an elevation of 2,625 ft (800 m).

What time zone is Kuju Gliderport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kuju Gliderport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kuju Gliderport is approximately 7.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kuju Gliderport?

The nearest airport to Kuju Gliderport is Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield (JP-1334), about 3.1 nm to the ssw, followed by Aso Auxiliary Airfield and Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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