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Airports / Japan / CTS
Large airport · CTS
New Chitose Airport.
Sapporo, Japan · 82 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
18,430 ratings
0
Operators based
82
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Sapporo, JapanELEV 82 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
18,430
Google reviews
ratings on Google
82
Field elevation
feet above sea level
2
Nearest alternate
nm to RJCJ
Field standing
#16 / 106
Japan airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 18430 Google ratings , ranked against 106 rated Japan fields.
2 nm
To the nearest alternate
JASDF Chitose Air Base (RJCJ), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
New Chitose Airport (RJCC / CTS) is a large commercial airport serving Sapporo, Japan. The airport sits 82 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 CTS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are JASDF Chitose Air Base (RJCJ, 2 nm), Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD, 25 nm), and Asahikawa Airport (AKJ, 63 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 9,843-foot paved runway, CTS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CTS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under 新千歳空港. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Sapporo.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Security screening, check-in and the boarding process were all completed quickly and efficiently, allowing for a stress-free departure.”
Mustafa Sutarwala5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The airport staff were courteous, professional and always willing to assist.”
Mustafa Sutarwala5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
RJCC
IATA
CTS
FAA / Local
RJCC
Elevation
82 ft
Coordinates
42.7748° N · 141.6904° 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 82 ft, CTS sits lower than 56% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,843 ft
- 01L/19R9,843 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01R/19L9,843 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
CTS's 9,843 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.
- 2nmRJCJJASDF Chitose Air BaseChitose
- 25nmOKDSapporo Okadama AirportSapporo
- 63nmAKJAsahikawa AirportHigashikagura
- 65nmRJCTTokachi AirportObihiro
- 67nmOBOTokachi-Obihiro AirportObihiro
- 72nmHKDHakodate AirportHakodate
Location
Open the full mapRJCC · New Chitose Airport · Sapporo, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CTS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,610 nm | 6h 28m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,255 nm | 7h 58m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,804 nm | 9h 15m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,157 nm | 10h 4m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,327 nm | 10h 28m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,401 nm | 10h 38m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,433 nm | 10h 43m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,481 nm | 10h 49m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CTS?
- New Chitose Airport's longest paved runway is 9,843 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 CTS?
- New Chitose Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CTS?
- The closest alternate is JASDF Chitose Air Base (RJCJ), about 2 nm away, followed by Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD) at 25 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CTS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 6h 28m (2,610 nm), Honolulu about 7h 58m (3,255 nm), Seattle about 9h 15m (3,804 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.