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Airports / Japan / KCZ
Large airport · KCZ
Kochi Ryoma Airport.
Nankoku, Japan · 42 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
1,728 ratings
0
Operators based
42
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Nankoku, JapanELEV 42 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
1,728
Google reviews
ratings on Google
42
Field elevation
feet above sea level
44
Nearest alternate
nm to TAK
Field standing
44 nm
To the nearest alternate
Takamatsu Airport (TAK).
Overview
Kochi Ryoma Airport (RJOK / KCZ) is a large commercial airport serving Nankoku, Japan. The airport sits 42 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 KCZ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Takamatsu Airport (TAK, 44 nm), Matsuyama Airport (MYJ, 51 nm), and Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 59 nm). With a single 8,203-foot paved runway, KCZ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KCZ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Kochi and Nankoku. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Nankoku.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport bus to downtown Kochi is located at the first floor, just outside the airport terminal.”
lontongstroong5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“空港管制官,Air Traffic Control(ATC) tower staff is sooooo nice,so kind,very cheerful,professional and clear to understand.”
EC 1204★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
RJOK
IATA
KCZ
FAA / Local
RJOK
Elevation
42 ft
Coordinates
33.5452° N · 133.6702° 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 42 ft, KCZ sits lower than 66% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,203 ft
- 14/328,203 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,203 ft
KCZ's 8,203 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.
- 44nmTAKTakamatsu AirportTakamatsu
- 51nmMYJMatsuyama AirportMatsuyama
- 59nmTKSTokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air BaseTokushima
- 65nmHIJHiroshima AirportHiroshima
- 73nmOKJOkayama Momotaro AirportOkayama
- 80nmIWKIwakuni Kintaikyo AirportIwakuni
Location
Open the full mapRJOK · Kochi Ryoma Airport · Nankoku, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KCZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,279 nm | 8h 2m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,655 nm | 8h 54m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,461 nm | 10h 46m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,788 nm | 11h 32m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,988 nm | 12h 0m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,056 nm | 12h 9m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,061 nm | 12h 10m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,121 nm | 12h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KCZ?
- Kochi Ryoma Airport's longest paved runway is 8,203 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 KCZ?
- Kochi Ryoma Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,203 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KCZ?
- The closest alternate is Takamatsu Airport (TAK), about 44 nm away, followed by Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) at 51 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KCZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 8h 2m (3,279 nm), Honolulu about 8h 54m (3,655 nm), Seattle about 10h 46m (4,461 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.