Rishiri Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Rishiri, Japan. Its IATA code is RIS and its ICAO code is RJER. The airport lies at an elevation of 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 07/25, 5,906 ft (1,800 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RIS
- ICAO code
- RJER
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 112 ft (34 m)
- Coordinates
- 45.2420, 141.1860
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,906 ft · 1,800 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Rishiri Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WKJ Wakkanai Airport | Wakkanai, Japan | 51 km · 32 mi |
| AKJ Asahikawa Airport | Higashikagura, Japan | 201 km · 125 mi |
| MBE Monbetsu Airport | Monbetsu, Japan | 204 km · 127 mi |
| UUS Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport | Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia | 218 km · 135 mi |
| OKD Sapporo Okadama Airport | Sapporo, Japan | 237 km · 147 mi |
| CTS New Chitose Airport | Sapporo, Japan | 277 km · 172 mi |
| OBO Tokachi-Obihiro Airport | Obihiro, Japan | 323 km · 201 mi |
| OIR Okushiri Airport | Okushiri Island, Japan | 380 km · 236 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RIS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 1,084 | 674 | 585 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,082 | 1,294 | 1,124 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,830 | 3,623 | 3,148 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,085 | 3,781 | 3,286 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,734 | 4,806 | 4,176 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,127 | 5,050 | 4,388 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,290 | 5,151 | 4,476 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,478 | 5,268 | 4,578 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,650 | 5,375 | 4,670 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,794 | 5,464 | 4,748 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,863 | 5,507 | 4,785 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,851 | 6,121 | 5,319 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,114 | 6,285 | 5,461 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,602 | 6,588 | 5,725 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,788 | 8,568 | 7,445 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 17,493 | 10,870 | 9,445 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | REMOTE | 122.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Rishiri Airport?
The IATA code of Rishiri Airport is RIS and its ICAO code is RJER.
Where is Rishiri Airport located?
Rishiri Airport is in Rishiri, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, at 45.2420, 141.1860.
What time zone is Rishiri Airport in?
Rishiri 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 Rishiri Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07/25, 5,906 ft (1,800 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Rishiri Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Wakkanai Airport (WKJ), about 51 km (32 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.