Yakushima Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Yakushima, Japan. Its IATA code is KUM and its ICAO code is RJFC. The airport lies at an elevation of 124 ft (38 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 4,921 ft (1,500 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KUM
- ICAO code
- RJFC
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 124 ft (38 m)
- Coordinates
- 30.3856, 130.6590
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,921 ft · 1,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Yakushima Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TNE New Tanegashima Airport | Tanegashima, Japan | 40 km · 25 mi |
| KOJ Kagoshima Airport | Kagoshima, Japan | 158 km · 98 mi |
| KMI Miyazaki Airport | Miyazaki, Japan | 182 km · 113 mi |
| ASJ Amami Airport | Amami, Japan | 236 km · 147 mi |
| AXJ Amakusa Airport | Amakusa, Japan | 238 km · 148 mi |
| KKX Kikai Airport | Kikai, Japan | 240 km · 149 mi |
| KMJ Kumamoto Airport | Kumamoto, Japan | 273 km · 170 mi |
| NGS Nagasaki Airport | Nagasaki, Japan | 290 km · 180 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KUM. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 1,026 | 638 | 554 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 1,667 | 1,036 | 900 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,281 | 2,660 | 2,312 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,140 | 3,194 | 2,775 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,289 | 4,529 | 3,936 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,471 | 4,642 | 4,034 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,727 | 5,423 | 4,712 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,413 | 5,849 | 5,083 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,738 | 6,051 | 5,258 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,800 | 6,089 | 5,291 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,837 | 6,113 | 5,312 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,726 | 7,286 | 6,332 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,999 | 7,456 | 6,479 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,337 | 7,666 | 6,661 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,555 | 7,801 | 6,779 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 19,191 | 11,925 | 10,362 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | REMOTE | 118.650 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Yakushima Airport?
The IATA code of Yakushima Airport is KUM and its ICAO code is RJFC.
Where is Yakushima Airport located?
Yakushima Airport is in Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, at 30.3856, 130.6590.
What time zone is Yakushima Airport in?
Yakushima 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 Yakushima Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 4,921 ft (1,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Yakushima Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is New Tanegashima Airport (TNE), about 40 km (25 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.