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Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base

IATA KMQICAO RJNK🇯🇵 Kanazawa
Coordinates
36.3934°N, 136.4069°E
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
JP-17
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:58
Sunrise
05:25
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:54

About 13h 3m 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 Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base

Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base

Komatsu Airport is an international airport located 4.2 km (2.6 mi) west-southwest of Komatsu Station in the city of Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest airport in the Hokuriku region and serves the southern portion of Ishikawa Prefecture including the capital of Kanazawa, as well as Fukui and the northern portion of Fukui Prefecture.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06T / 24T8,876 ft / 2,705 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
06 / 248,860 ft / 2,701 m150 ftPemLightedClosed

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP120.100 MHz
DEPDEP120.100 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TCATCA127.950 MHz
TWRTWR118.250 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Car hire

No specific operational hours, contact information, or fuel types are provided.

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

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (9)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KANAZAWA-KOMATSU CTRClass DCTRGND6000 ft MSL
KOMATSU TCA-13Class EControlled5000 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
KOMATSU ACA-3Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL230
KOMATSU ACA-1Class EControlled700 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
KOMATSU TCA-14Class EControlled6000 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
KOMATSU TCA-21Class EControlled1500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
JSDF G-4Special useDangerGNDFL250

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: S (from about 180°), on 14% of observations, averaging 6 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan47%-1,509 ft
Feb61%-1,509 ft
Mar75%-952 ft
Apr79%-225 ft
May81%450 ft
Jun80%1,076 ft
Jul80%1,564 ft
Aug86%1,729 ft
Sep86%1,178 ft
Oct85%193 ft
Nov77%-522 ft
Dec52%-1,198 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,5091,729 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle98 ft
Obstacle148 ft
Obstacle135 ft
Obstacle151 ft
Obstacle148 ft
Obstacle138 ft
Obstacle135 ft
Obstacle102 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base?

The ICAO code for Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base is RJNK, and its IATA code is KMQ.

Where is Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base located?

Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base is large airport located in Kanazawa, Japan, at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m).

How many runways does Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base have?

Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base has 2 runways, the longest being 8,876 ft / 2,705 m.

Which airlines fly to Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base?

Airlines historically serving Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base include All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, EVA Air, Hokkaido International Airlines, Ibex Airlines, Japan Airlines, among 8 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base?

Historical data lists 9 nonstop destinations from Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base in?

Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base is approximately 8.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base?

The nearest airport to Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base is JGSDF Mitsukojiyama Airstrip (JP-2089), about 15 nm to the ene, followed by Fukui Airport and Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.