Kobe Airport is a large airport serving Kobe, Japan. Its IATA code is UKB and its ICAO code is RJBE. The airport lies at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- UKB
- ICAO code
- RJBE
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 22 ft (7 m)
- Coordinates
- 34.6328, 135.2240
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,202 ft · 2,500 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kobe Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KIX Kansai International Airport | Osaka, Japan | 23 km · 14 mi |
| ITM Osaka Itami International Airport | Osaka, Japan | 26 km · 16 mi |
| TKS Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | Tokushima, Japan | 79 km · 49 mi |
| TJH Konotori Tajima Airport | Toyooka, Japan | 106 km · 66 mi |
| SHM Nanki Shirahama Airport | Shirahama, Japan | 109 km · 68 mi |
| TAK Takamatsu Airport | Takamatsu, Japan | 120 km · 75 mi |
| OKJ Okayama Momotaro Airport | Okayama, Japan | 126 km · 78 mi |
| TTJ Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | Tottori, Japan | 139 km · 86 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from UKB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 427 | 266 | 231 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 1,750 | 1,087 | 945 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,916 | 3,055 | 2,654 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,472 | 3,400 | 2,955 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,569 | 4,703 | 4,087 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,805 | 4,850 | 4,214 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,729 | 5,424 | 4,713 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,209 | 5,722 | 4,973 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,242 | 5,743 | 4,990 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,511 | 5,910 | 5,136 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,605 | 5,968 | 5,186 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,134 | 6,918 | 6,012 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,373 | 7,067 | 6,141 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,708 | 7,275 | 6,322 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,096 | 8,138 | 7,072 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,759 | 11,656 | 10,129 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | KANSAI RADAR | 121.150 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.075 |
| TCA | KANSAI TCA | 121.100 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kobe Airport?
The IATA code of Kobe Airport is UKB and its ICAO code is RJBE.
Where is Kobe Airport located?
Kobe Airport is in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, at 34.6328, 135.2240.
What time zone is Kobe Airport in?
Kobe 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 Kobe Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kobe Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kansai International Airport (KIX), about 23 km (14 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.