Napoleon Bonaparte (LFKJ/AJA) — Ajaccio, France
Napoleon Bonaparte (LFKJ/AJA) serves Ajaccio, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (02/20). Field elevation is 18 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LFKJ
- Name: Napoleon Bonaparte
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 41.923599
- Longitude: 8.80292
- Elevation: 18 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: Ajaccio
- IATA Code: AJA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 5.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 02/20
- Designation: 02/20
- Dimensions: 7897 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 35F/C/W/T
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: TORA: 2300m, TODA: 2772m, ASDA: 2300m, LDA: 2073m
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.075 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 119.825 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 121.050, 127.780 MHz
- ATIS: 126.925 MHz
Operation Hours
Napoleon Bonaparte operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 9.27 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 7.88 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: French civil aviation charges apply. Noise-related surcharges may apply at Ajaccio.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel truck service at Ajaccio. Bowser delivery to stand. Credit cards accepted.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Ajaccio.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Ajaccio. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.
Alternates
LFKC
- ICAO: LFKC
- Name: St Catherine
- Distance (NM): 36.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Calvi. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LFKB
- ICAO: LFKB
- Name: Poretta
- Distance (NM): 48.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Bastia-Poretta.
LIEO
- ICAO: LIEO
- Name: Costa Smeralda
- Distance (NM): 69.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Olbia where available.
LIEA
- ICAO: LIEA
- Name: Fertilia
- Distance (NM): 80.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Alghero. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LIRJ
- ICAO: LIRJ
- Name: Marina Di Campo
- Distance (NM): 81.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Marina di Campo (Elba). Immigration office operational during published hours.
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France Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 2 business days (non-EU charter, standard). 10 business days for EU-registered charter with 5th/7th freedom rights. First-time operators should allow extra time.
Private flights generally exempt. PPR at busy airports (CDG, ORY).
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LFKJ?
- The tower frequency at Napoleon Bonaparte is 118.075 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFKJ?
- Napoleon Bonaparte offers Jet A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does LFKJ require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Napoleon Bonaparte (France).
- Where is LFKJ located?
- Napoleon Bonaparte (LFKJ) is located in Ajaccio, France.
- What is the IATA code for LFKJ?
- The IATA code for Napoleon Bonaparte is AJA.
- How long is the runway at LFKJ?
- The main runway at Napoleon Bonaparte (02/20) measures 7897 X 148.
- Does LFKJ have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Napoleon Bonaparte has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 02/20.
- Is LFKJ a port of entry?
- Yes, Napoleon Bonaparte is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.