Amami Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Amami, Japan. Its IATA code is ASJ and its ICAO code is RJKA. The airport lies at an elevation of 27 ft (8 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 6,560 ft (1,999 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ASJ
- ICAO code
- RJKA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 27 ft (8 m)
- Coordinates
- 28.4306, 129.7130
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,560 ft · 1,999 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Amami Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KKX Kikai Airport | Kikai, Japan | 24 km · 15 mi |
| TKN Tokunoshima Airport | Amagi, Japan | 105 km · 65 mi |
| OKE Okinoerabu Airport | Wadomari, Japan | 149 km · 93 mi |
| RNJ Yoron Airport | Yoron, Japan | 201 km · 125 mi |
| KUM Yakushima Airport | Yakushima, Japan | 236 km · 147 mi |
| TNE New Tanegashima Airport | Tanegashima, Japan | 272 km · 169 mi |
| AGJ Aguni Airport | Aguni, Japan | 318 km · 198 mi |
| OKA Naha International Airport | Naha, Japan | 322 km · 200 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ASJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 1,235 | 768 | 667 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 1,765 | 1,097 | 953 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,065 | 2,526 | 2,195 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,098 | 3,168 | 2,753 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,262 | 4,512 | 3,921 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,295 | 4,533 | 3,939 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,802 | 5,469 | 4,752 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,545 | 5,931 | 5,154 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,886 | 6,143 | 5,338 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,938 | 6,175 | 5,366 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,046 | 6,242 | 5,424 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,962 | 7,433 | 6,459 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,233 | 7,601 | 6,605 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,400 | 7,705 | 6,695 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,546 | 7,796 | 6,774 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 19,341 | 12,018 | 10,443 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | RDO | 118.150 |
| ACC | NAHA CON | 132.300 |
| INFO | NAHA INFO | 134.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Amami Airport?
The IATA code of Amami Airport is ASJ and its ICAO code is RJKA.
Where is Amami Airport located?
Amami Airport is in Amami, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, at 28.4306, 129.7130.
What time zone is Amami Airport in?
Amami Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Amami Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 6,560 ft (1,999 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Amami Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kikai Airport (KKX), about 24 km (15 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.