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Kagoshima Airport

IATA KOJICAO RJFK🇯🇵 Kagoshima
Coordinates
31.8034°N, 130.7190°E
Elevation
906 ft (276 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
JP-46
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
7.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:55
Sunrise
05:22
Sunset
19:25
Civil dusk
19:52

About 14h 2m 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 Kagoshima Airport

Kagoshima Airport

Kagoshima Airport is an international airport located in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, 29.6 km (18.4 mi) northeast of Kagoshima-Chūō Station in Kagoshima City. It is the second-busiest airport in Kyushu after Fukuoka Airport, serving 6.1 million passengers in 2018.

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

Live weather

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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
16 / 349,840 ft / 2,999 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP126.000 MHz
ATISATIS127.050 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.800 MHz
DEPDEP119.400 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TCATCA120.000 MHz
TWRTWR118.200 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingAccessShoppingRestaurantsBarrier-free

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

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (12)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KAGOSHIMA CTRClass DCTRGND3000 ft MSL
KAGOSHIMA ACA-2Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL200
KAGOSHIMA TCA-W19Class EControlled6000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
KAGOSHIMA TCA-W9Class EControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
KAGOSHIMA TCA-W4Class EControlled4500 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
Obstacle1,680 ft
Obstacle1,736 ft
Obstacle1,768 ft
Obstacle1,759 ft
Obstacle1,742 ft
Obstacle1,647 ft
Obstacle1,601 ft
Obstacle1,644 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kagoshima Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kagoshima Airport?

The ICAO code for Kagoshima Airport is RJFK, and its IATA code is KOJ.

Where is Kagoshima Airport located?

Kagoshima Airport is large airport located in Kagoshima, Japan, at an elevation of 906 ft (276 m).

How many runways does Kagoshima Airport have?

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

Which airlines fly to Kagoshima Airport?

Airlines historically serving Kagoshima Airport include All Nippon Airways, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Fuji Dream Airlines, Genesis, Hong Kong Airlines, among 10 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Kagoshima Airport?

Historical data lists 12 nonstop destinations from Kagoshima Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kagoshima Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kagoshima Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kagoshima Airport is approximately 7.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kagoshima Airport?

The nearest airport to Kagoshima Airport is JMSDF Kanoya Air Base (RJFY), about 26.9 nm to the sse, followed by Taragi Auxiliary Airfield and Miyazaki Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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