Airports / Japan / KKX
Kikai Airport.
Kikai, Japan · 21 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
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126 ratings
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Operators based
21
Elevation ft
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Nearest alternate
Field standing
#38 / 106
Japan airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 126 Google ratings , ranked against 106 rated Japan fields.
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Amami Airport (ASJ).
Overview
Located in Kikai, Japan, Kikai Airport (RJKI / KKX) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 21 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 KKX for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Amami Airport (ASJ, 13 nm), Tokunoshima Airport (TKN, 63 nm), and Okinoerabu Airport (OKE, 84 nm). With a single 4,307-foot paved runway, KKX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from KKX depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kikai.
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Field capability
ICAO
RJKI
IATA
KKX
FAA / Local
RJKI
Elevation
21 ft
Coordinates
28.3213° N · 129.9280° 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 21 ft, KKX sits lower than 83% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,307 ft
- 07/254,307 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,307 ft
KKX's 4,307 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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.
- 13nmASJAmami AirportAmami
- 63nmTKNTokunoshima AirportAmagi
- 84nmOKEOkinoerabu AirportWadomari
- 112nmRNJYoron AirportYoron
- 130nmKUMYakushima AirportYakushima
- 148nmTNENew Tanegashima AirportTanegashima
Location
Open the full mapRJKI · Kikai Airport · Kikai, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KKX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,647 nm | 8h 53m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,898 nm | 9h 28m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,823 nm | 11h 37m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,136 nm | 12h 21m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,352 nm | 12h 51m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,407 nm | 12h 58m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,417 nm | 13h 0m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,474 nm | 13h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KKX?
- Kikai Airport's longest paved runway is 4,307 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 KKX?
- Kikai Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,307 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KKX?
- The closest alternate is Amami Airport (ASJ), about 13 nm away, followed by Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) at 63 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KKX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 8h 53m (3,647 nm), Honolulu about 9h 28m (3,898 nm), Seattle about 11h 37m (4,823 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.