2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“It's worth noting that Komatsu Airport serves both Air Self-Defense Force and civilian functions, possessing the capacity to handle international cargo, which…”
邵泓明5★ on Google
Airports / Japan / KMQ
Large airport · KMQ
Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base.
Kanazawa, Japan · 36 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
138 ratings
0
Operators based
36
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kanazawa, JapanELEV 36 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
138
Google reviews
ratings on Google
36
Field elevation
feet above sea level
17
Nearest alternate
nm to FKJ
Field standing
#10 / 106
Japan airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 138 Google ratings , ranked against 106 rated Japan fields.
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Fukui Airport (FKJ), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base (RJNK / KMQ) sits in Kanazawa, Japan, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 36 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KMQ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Fukui Airport (FKJ, 17 nm), Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY, 41 nm), and Noto Satoyama Airport (NTQ, 60 nm). The field has a single 8,876-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from KMQ 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 KMQ to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“A limousine bus ride from the airport takes approximately 40 minutes to Kanazawa city center, about 1 hour to Fukui, and less than 2 hours to Toyama or…”
邵泓明5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The third floor features restaurants and observation decks where passengers can enjoy meals and watch planes take off and land.”
邵泓明5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
RJNK
IATA
KMQ
FAA / Local
RJNK
Elevation
36 ft
Coordinates
36.3934° N · 136.4069° 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 36 ft, KMQ sits lower than 69% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,876 ft
- 06T/24T8,876 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,876 ft
KMQ's 8,876 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.
- 17nmFKJFukui AirportFukui
- 41nmTOYToyama Kitokito AirportToyama
- 60nmNTQNoto Satoyama AirportWajima
- 64nmQGUGifu AirportGifu
- 73nmNKMNagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNagoya
- 75nmMMJShinshu-Matsumoto AirportMatsumoto
Location
Open the full mapRJNK · Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base · Kanazawa, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KMQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,062 nm | 7h 31m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,504 nm | 8h 33m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,245 nm | 10h 16m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,576 nm | 11h 3m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,771 nm | 11h 30m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,840 nm | 11h 39m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,850 nm | 11h 41m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,908 nm | 11h 49m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KMQ?
- Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base's longest paved runway is 8,876 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 KMQ?
- Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base has one runway; the longest measures 8,876 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KMQ?
- The closest alternate is Fukui Airport (FKJ), about 17 nm away, followed by Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KMQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 7h 31m (3,062 nm), Honolulu about 8h 33m (3,504 nm), Seattle about 10h 16m (4,245 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.