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Airports / Japan / AKJ
Medium airport · AKJ
Asahikawa Airport.
Higashikagura, Japan · 721 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
1,984 ratings
0
Operators based
721
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Higashikagura, JapanELEV 721 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
1,984
Google reviews
ratings on Google
721
Field elevation
feet above sea level
56
Nearest alternate
nm to MBE
Field standing
#35 / 106
Japan airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 1984 Google ratings , ranked against 106 rated Japan fields.
56 nm
To the nearest alternate
Monbetsu Airport (MBE).
Overview
Located in Higashikagura, Japan, Asahikawa Airport (RJEC / AKJ) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 721 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 AKJ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Monbetsu Airport (MBE, 56 nm), Tokachi Airport (RJCT, 56 nm), and Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD, 57 nm). With a single 8,200-foot paved runway, AKJ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from AKJ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Higashikagura.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Asahikawa Airport is a charming and efficient regional airport that offers a pleasant travel experience.”
Hugh Davis5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
RJEC
IATA
AKJ
FAA / Local
RJEC
Elevation
721 ft
Coordinates
43.6708° N · 142.4470° 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 721 ft, AKJ sits higher than 93% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,200 ft
- 16/348,200 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,200 ft
AKJ's 8,200 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.
- 56nmMBEMonbetsu AirportMonbetsu
- 56nmRJCTTokachi AirportObihiro
- 57nmOKDSapporo Okadama AirportSapporo
- 63nmRJCJJASDF Chitose Air BaseChitose
- 63nmCTSNew Chitose AirportSapporo
- 66nmOBOTokachi-Obihiro AirportObihiro
Location
Open the full mapRJEC · Asahikawa Airport · Higashikagura, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AKJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,548 nm | 6h 20m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,225 nm | 7h 54m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,744 nm | 9h 6m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,101 nm | 9h 56m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,266 nm | 10h 19m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,341 nm | 10h 30m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,377 nm | 10h 35m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,423 nm | 10h 41m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AKJ?
- Asahikawa Airport's longest paved runway is 8,200 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 AKJ?
- Asahikawa Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,200 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AKJ?
- The closest alternate is Monbetsu Airport (MBE), about 56 nm away, followed by Tokachi Airport (RJCT) at 56 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AKJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 6h 20m (2,548 nm), Honolulu about 7h 54m (3,225 nm), Seattle about 9h 6m (3,744 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.