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Kumamoto Airport

IATA KMJICAO RJFT🇯🇵 Kumamoto
Coordinates
32.8373°N, 130.8550°E
Elevation
642 ft (196 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
JP-43
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
7.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:51
Sunrise
05:19
Sunset
19:27
Civil dusk
19:55

About 14h 8m 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 Kumamoto Airport

Kumamoto Airport

Kumamoto Airport , also known as Aso Kumamoto Airport , is an international airport in Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

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

Live weather

RJFT

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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 259,840 ft / 2,999 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (9)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.000 MHz
APPFUKUOKA CON118.900 MHz
ATISATIS128.800 MHz
DEPDEP122.900 MHz
GNDGND121.800 MHz
RCOKAGOSHIMA FSC118.700 MHz
RDRRAD122.900 MHz
TCATCA123.850 MHz
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingLounge

The airport provides various passenger services and has a contact number for inquiries.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (6)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KUMAMOTO CTRClass DCTRGND3000 ft MSL
KUMAMOTO ACA-2Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL160
KUMAMOTO TCA-11Class EControlled3001 ft MSL10000 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
Obstacle2,569 ft
Obstacle2,375 ft
Obstacle2,270 ft
Obstacle2,362 ft
Obstacle2,152 ft
Obstacle2,260 ft
Obstacle2,326 ft
Obstacle2,156 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kumamoto Airport.

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🇯🇵 More airports in Japan📘 Flying in Japan: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kumamoto Airport?

The ICAO code for Kumamoto Airport is RJFT, and its IATA code is KMJ.

Where is Kumamoto Airport located?

Kumamoto Airport is large airport located in Kumamoto, Japan, at an elevation of 642 ft (196 m).

How many runways does Kumamoto Airport have?

Kumamoto Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,840 ft / 2,999 m.

Which airlines fly to Kumamoto Airport?

Airlines historically serving Kumamoto Airport include All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Fuji Dream Airlines, Japan Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Kumamoto Airport?

Historical data lists 6 nonstop destinations from Kumamoto Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kumamoto Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kumamoto Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kumamoto Airport 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 Kumamoto Airport?

The nearest airport to Kumamoto Airport is Shirakawa Gliderport (JP-0467), about 11.9 nm to the wsw, followed by Aso Auxiliary Airfield and Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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