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Airports / Japan / KUH
Medium airport · KUH
Kushiro Airport.
Kushiro, Japan · 327 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
1,487 ratings
0
Operators based
327
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kushiro, JapanELEV 327 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
1,487
Google reviews
ratings on Google
327
Field elevation
feet above sea level
33
Nearest alternate
nm to RJCS
Field standing
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield (RJCS), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Kushiro Airport (RJCK / KUH) is a mid-sized airport serving Kushiro, Japan. Field elevation is 327 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KUH as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield (RJCS, 33 nm), Tokachi Airport (RJCT, 46 nm), and Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB, 46 nm). The field has a single 8,202-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from KUH are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KUH to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There are a few souvenir shops and two dining options available, making it comfortable for a short wait before departure.”
Yuxian Lee5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Some tips on driving on icy conditions were helpful too.”
Prafullakumar Ambekar5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
RJCK
IATA
KUH
FAA / Local
RJCK
Elevation
327 ft
Coordinates
43.0410° N · 144.1930° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Japan fields
state range 6–2,182 ft
At 327 ft, KUH sits higher than 81% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 17/358,202 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
KUH's 8,202 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.
- 33nmRJCSJASDF Kenebetsu AirfieldBetsukai
- 46nmRJCTTokachi AirportObihiro
- 46nmSHBNakashibetsu AirportNakashibetsu
- 47nmOBOTokachi-Obihiro AirportObihiro
- 50nmMMBMemanbetsu AirportŌzora
- 83nmMBEMonbetsu AirportMonbetsu
Location
Open the full mapRJCK · Kushiro Airport · Kushiro, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KUH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,526 nm | 6h 16m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,146 nm | 7h 43m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,710 nm | 9h 2m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,055 nm | 9h 50m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,235 nm | 10h 15m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,306 nm | 10h 25m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,331 nm | 10h 28m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,382 nm | 10h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KUH?
- Kushiro Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 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 KUH?
- Kushiro Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KUH?
- The closest alternate is JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield (RJCS), about 33 nm away, followed by Tokachi Airport (RJCT) at 46 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KUH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 6h 16m (2,526 nm), Honolulu about 7h 43m (3,146 nm), Seattle about 9h 2m (3,710 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.