5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is clean, well organised and easy to navigate, which made the whole travel process smooth and stress free.”
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Airports / Japan / FUK
Large airport · FUK
Fukuoka Airport.
Fukuoka, Japan · 32 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
17,187 ratings
0
Operators based
32
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Fukuoka, JapanELEV 32 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
17,187
Google reviews
ratings on Google
32
Field elevation
feet above sea level
20
Nearest alternate
nm to RJFA
Field standing
#22 / 106
Japan airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 17187 Google ratings , ranked against 106 rated Japan fields.
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
JASDF Ashiya Air Base (RJFA), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Fukuoka, Japan, Fukuoka Airport (RJFF / FUK) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 32 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 FUK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are JASDF Ashiya Air Base (RJFA, 20 nm), Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG, 27 nm), and JASDF Tsuiki Air Base (RJFZ, 30 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 9,186-foot paved runway, FUK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from FUK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Itazuke Air Base. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Fukuoka.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Signage was clear, and it was easy to find the check in counters, departure area, restaurants and shops.”
The Travel Hunter5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It is efficient, traveller friendly and convenient, making it a great gateway to Fukuoka and Kyushu.”
The Travel Hunter5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
RJFF
IATA
FUK
FAA / Local
RJFF
Elevation
32 ft
Coordinates
33.5859° N · 130.4510° 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 32 ft, FUK sits lower than 72% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,186 ft
- 16L/34R9,186 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16R/34L8,202 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,186 ft
FUK's 9,186 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.
- 20nmRJFAJASDF Ashiya Air BaseAshiya
- 27nmHSGKyushu Saga International AirportSaga
- 30nmRJFZJASDF Tsuiki Air BaseTsuiki
- 33nmKKJKitakyushu AirportKitakyushu
- 35nmIKIIki AirportIki
- 46nmUBJYamaguchi Ube AirportUbe
Location
Open the full mapRJFF · Fukuoka Airport · Fukuoka, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FUK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,369 nm | 8h 14m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,814 nm | 9h 16m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,568 nm | 11h 1m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,911 nm | 11h 49m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,091 nm | 12h 14m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,164 nm | 12h 25m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,185 nm | 12h 27m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,239 nm | 12h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FUK?
- Fukuoka Airport's longest paved runway is 9,186 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 FUK?
- Fukuoka Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,186 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to FUK?
- The closest alternate is JASDF Ashiya Air Base (RJFA), about 20 nm away, followed by Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG) at 27 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FUK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 8h 14m (3,369 nm), Honolulu about 9h 16m (3,814 nm), Seattle about 11h 1m (4,568 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.