Kumamoto Airport is a large airport serving Kumamoto, Japan. Its IATA code is KMJ and its ICAO code is RJFT. The airport lies at an elevation of 642 ft (196 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 07/25, 9,840 ft (2,999 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KMJ
- ICAO code
- RJFT
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 642 ft (196 m)
- Coordinates
- 32.8373, 130.8550
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,840 ft · 2,999 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kumamoto Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HSG Kyushu Saga International Airport | Saga, Japan | 62 km · 39 mi |
| AXJ Amakusa Airport | Amakusa, Japan | 76 km · 47 mi |
| NGS Nagasaki Airport | Nagasaki, Japan | 88 km · 55 mi |
| FUK Fukuoka Airport | Fukuoka, Japan | 91 km · 57 mi |
| OIT Oita Airport | Oita, Japan | 109 km · 68 mi |
| KKJ Kitakyushu Airport | Kitakyushu, Japan | 113 km · 70 mi |
| KOJ Kagoshima Airport | Kagoshima, Japan | 116 km · 72 mi |
| KMI Miyazaki Airport | Miyazaki, Japan | 120 km · 75 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KMJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 875 | 544 | 472 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 1,505 | 935 | 813 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,486 | 2,788 | 2,423 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,108 | 3,174 | 2,758 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,234 | 4,495 | 3,906 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,724 | 4,799 | 4,171 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,561 | 5,320 | 4,623 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,195 | 5,714 | 4,965 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,506 | 5,907 | 5,133 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,576 | 5,950 | 5,171 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,651 | 5,997 | 5,211 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,462 | 7,122 | 6,189 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,754 | 7,303 | 6,347 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,148 | 7,548 | 6,559 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,654 | 7,863 | 6,833 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,937 | 11,767 | 10,225 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | FUKUOKA CON | 118.900 |
| APP | APP | 119.000 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.800 |
| DEP | DEP | 122.900 |
| GND | GND | 121.800 |
| RCO | KAGOSHIMA FSC | 118.700 |
| RDR | RAD | 122.900 |
| TCA | TCA | 123.850 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kumamoto Airport?
The IATA code of Kumamoto Airport is KMJ and its ICAO code is RJFT.
Where is Kumamoto Airport located?
Kumamoto Airport is in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, at 32.8373, 130.8550.
What time zone is Kumamoto Airport in?
Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07/25, 9,840 ft (2,999 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kumamoto Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG), about 62 km (39 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.