Niigata Airport is a large airport serving Niigata, Japan. Its IATA code is KIJ and its ICAO code is RJSN. The airport lies at an elevation of 29 ft (9 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 8,200 ft (2,499 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KIJ
- ICAO code
- RJSN
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 29 ft (9 m)
- Coordinates
- 37.9542, 139.1122
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,300 ft · 1,311 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 10/28 | 8,200 ft · 2,499 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Niigata Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SDS Sado Airport | Sado, Japan | 62 km · 39 mi |
| SYO Shonai Airport | Shonai, Japan | 112 km · 70 mi |
| GAJ Yamagata Airport | Higashine, Japan | 121 km · 75 mi |
| FKS Fukushima Airport | Sukagawa, Japan | 142 km · 88 mi |
| SDJ Sendai Airport | Natori, Japan | 159 km · 99 mi |
| NTQ Noto Satoyama Airport | Wajima, Japan | 203 km · 126 mi |
| AXT Akita Airport | Akita, Japan | 208 km · 129 mi |
| TOY Toyama Kitokito Airport | Toyama, Japan | 224 km · 139 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KIJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 274 | 170 | 148 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 1,954 | 1,214 | 1,055 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,421 | 3,369 | 2,927 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,755 | 3,576 | 3,108 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,797 | 4,845 | 4,210 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,092 | 5,028 | 4,369 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,711 | 5,413 | 4,704 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,729 | 5,424 | 4,713 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,100 | 5,654 | 4,914 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,323 | 5,793 | 5,034 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,442 | 5,867 | 5,098 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,658 | 6,622 | 5,755 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,872 | 6,755 | 5,870 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,208 | 6,965 | 6,052 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,515 | 8,398 | 7,297 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,315 | 11,381 | 9,889 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 121.400 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.450 |
| DEP | DEP | 119.050 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Niigata Airport?
The IATA code of Niigata Airport is KIJ and its ICAO code is RJSN.
Where is Niigata Airport located?
Niigata Airport is in Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, at 37.9542, 139.1122.
What time zone is Niigata Airport in?
Niigata 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 Niigata Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 8,200 ft (2,499 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Niigata Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sado Airport (SDS), about 62 km (39 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.