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Airports / Japan / KIX
Large airport · KIX
Kansai International Airport.
Osaka, Japan · 26 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
23,361 ratings
0
Operators based
26
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Osaka, JapanELEV 26 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
23,361
Google reviews
ratings on Google
26
Field elevation
feet above sea level
12
Nearest alternate
nm to UKB
Field standing
#30 / 106
Japan airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 23361 Google ratings , ranked against 106 rated Japan fields.
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kobe Airport (UKB), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Osaka, Japan, Kansai International Airport (RJBB / KIX) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 26 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KIX for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kobe Airport (UKB, 12 nm), Yao Airport (RJOY, 20 nm), and Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM, 23 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 13,123-foot paved runway, KIX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KIX depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under OSA. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Osaka.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport offers excellent duty-free shopping – think Japanese cosmetics, snacks, sake, electronics, and luxury goods.”
Peter5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The terminals are spotless, with helpful staff and clear signage in English, Chinese, and Korean – making navigation stress-free.”
Peter5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
RJBB
IATA
KIX
FAA / Local
RJBB
Elevation
26 ft
Coordinates
34.4273° N · 135.2440° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Japan fields
state range 6–2,182 ft
At 26 ft, KIX sits lower than 76% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 13,123 ft
- 06L/24R13,123 ft × 196 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06R/24L11,483 ft × 196 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,123 ft
KIX's 13,123 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 12nmUKBKobe AirportKobe
- 20nmRJOYYao AirportYao
- 23nmITMOsaka Itami International AirportOsaka
- 36nmTKSTokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air BaseTokushima
- 46nmSHMNanki Shirahama AirportShirahama
- 62nmTAKTakamatsu AirportTakamatsu
Location
Open the full mapRJBB · Kansai International Airport · Osaka, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KIX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,191 nm | 7h 49m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,571 nm | 8h 42m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,369 nm | 10h 34m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,693 nm | 11h 19m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,897 nm | 11h 47m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,964 nm | 11h 57m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,966 nm | 11h 57m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,027 nm | 12h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KIX?
- Kansai International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,123 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KIX?
- Kansai International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 13,123 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KIX?
- The closest alternate is Kobe Airport (UKB), about 12 nm away, followed by Yao Airport (RJOY) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KIX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 7h 49m (3,191 nm), Honolulu about 8h 42m (3,571 nm), Seattle about 10h 34m (4,369 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.