4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“On the third floor, there is a small selection of restaurants, including a soba restaurant, as well as the airport lounge.”
Lysander Chun5★ on Google
Airports / Japan / KIJ
Large airport · KIJ
Niigata Airport.
Niigata, Japan · 29 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
1,674 ratings
0
Operators based
29
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Niigata, JapanELEV 29 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
1,674
Google reviews
ratings on Google
29
Field elevation
feet above sea level
34
Nearest alternate
nm to SDS
Field standing
34 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sado Airport (SDS).
Overview
Niigata Airport, listed as RJSN / KIJ, is a large commercial airport in Niigata, Japan. The airport sits 29 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 KIJ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Sado Airport (SDS, 34 nm), Shonai Airport (SYO, 61 nm), and Yamagata Airport (GAJ, 65 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,200-foot paved runway, KIJ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KIJ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under 新潟空港 and 新潟. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Niigata.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Niigata Airport offers a calm and efficient travel experience, made even better by its close proximity to the city.”
Lysander Chun5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“In December, the main atrium was nicely decorated with a Christmas tree, giving the space a warm and welcoming feel.”
Lysander Chun5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
RJSN
IATA
KIJ
FAA / Local
RJSN
Elevation
29 ft
Coordinates
37.9542° N · 139.1122° 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 29 ft, KIJ sits lower than 74% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,200 ft
- 10/288,200 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/224,300 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,200 ft
KIJ's 8,200 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.
- 34nmSDSSado AirportSado
- 61nmSYOShonai AirportShonai
- 65nmGAJYamagata AirportHigashine
- 76nmFKSFukushima AirportSukagawa
- 86nmSDJSendai AirportNatori
- 94nmRJTUUtsunomiya Air FieldUtsunomiya
Location
Open the full mapRJSN · Niigata Airport · Niigata, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KIJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,909 nm | 7h 10m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,369 nm | 8h 14m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,087 nm | 9h 54m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,417 nm | 10h 40m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,614 nm | 11h 8m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,682 nm | 11h 17m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,691 nm | 11h 19m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,748 nm | 11h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KIJ?
- Niigata Airport's longest paved runway is 8,200 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 KIJ?
- Niigata Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,200 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KIJ?
- The closest alternate is Sado Airport (SDS), about 34 nm away, followed by Shonai Airport (SYO) at 61 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KIJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 7h 10m (2,909 nm), Honolulu about 8h 14m (3,369 nm), Seattle about 9h 54m (4,087 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.