Kitakyushu Airport

北九州空港

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Overview

Kitakyushu Airport serves the city of Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture. Its network is limited due to its proximity to Fukuoka Airport. That said, one advantage Kitakyushu has over Fukuoka is the lack of curfew.

Basic Information

ICAO Code:
RJFR
IATA Code:
KKJ
Classification:
Hub airport
Operator:
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Area:
159 ha
Runways:
2,500m × 60m
Open:
24 hours/day

Latest News

Traffic (2022)

Financials

Revenue:
Operating Costs:
Operating Profit:

Airlines and Destinations

Domestic

  • JAL: Tokyo Haneda
  • Starflyer: Tokyo Haneda

International

  • Jin Air: Seoul Incheon

History

1961: Kokura Airport begins operation (runway 1,500m)
1971: Name changed to Kitakyushu Airport
1991: Runway extension (1,600m)
2006: Former Kitakyushu Airport was abolished
New Kitakyushu Airport begins operation (runway 2,500m), terminal building begins operation.
2008: Name changed to Kitakyushu Airport

Location

Region:
Kyushu
Postal Code:
800-0306
Prefecture:
Fukuoka
Municipality:
Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu City
Address:
6 Kuko Kitamachi
Latitude:
33.845556
Longtitude:
131.035
Elevation:
21ft / 6m (AMSL)