Airports / Japan / TKN
Tokunoshima Airport.
Amagi, Japan · 17 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
178 ratings
0
Operators based
17
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#37 / 106
Japan airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 178 Google ratings , ranked against 106 rated Japan fields.
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Okinoerabu Airport (OKE).
Overview
Tokunoshima Airport, listed as RJKN / TKN, is a mid-sized airport in Amagi, Japan. Field elevation is 17 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list TKN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Okinoerabu Airport (OKE, 26 nm), Yoron Airport (RNJ, 54 nm), and Amami Airport (ASJ, 57 nm). The field has a single 6,561-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from TKN 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 TKN to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
RJKN
IATA
TKN
FAA / Local
RJKN
Elevation
17 ft
Coordinates
27.8364° N · 128.8814° 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 17 ft, TKN sits lower than 89% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,561 ft
- 01/196,561 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,561 ft
TKN's 6,561 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.
- 26nmOKEOkinoerabu AirportWadomari
- 54nmRNJYoron AirportYoron
- 57nmASJAmami AirportAmami
- 63nmKKXKikai AirportKikai
- 89nmIEJIejima AirportIe
- 107nmDNAKadena Air BaseOkinawa
Location
Open the full mapRJKN · Tokunoshima Airport · Amagi, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TKN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,701 nm | 9h 0m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,958 nm | 9h 36m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,882 nm | 11h 45m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,197 nm | 12h 29m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,410 nm | 12h 59m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,468 nm | 13h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,476 nm | 13h 8m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,534 nm | 13h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TKN?
- Tokunoshima Airport's longest paved runway is 6,561 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 TKN?
- Tokunoshima Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,561 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to TKN?
- The closest alternate is Okinoerabu Airport (OKE), about 26 nm away, followed by Yoron Airport (RNJ) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TKN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 9h 0m (3,701 nm), Honolulu about 9h 36m (3,958 nm), Seattle about 11h 45m (4,882 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.