What is the tower frequency at RJBE?

The tower frequency at Kobe Airport is 118.5 MHz.

Does RJBE require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Kobe Airport (Japan).

Where is RJBE located?

Kobe Airport (RJBE) is located in Kobe, Japan.

What is the IATA code for RJBE?

The IATA code for Kobe Airport is UKB.

How long is the runway at RJBE?

The main runway at Kobe Airport (09/27) measures 2500x61m.

Does RJBE have an ILS approach?

Yes, Kobe Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 09/27.

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Kobe Airport (RJBE/UKB) — Kobe, Japan

Kobe Airport (RJBE/UKB) serves Kobe, Japan. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 22 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Jul 23

51 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 18 on the ground · busiest hour 01:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-23

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: RJBE
Name: Kobe Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 34.632801
Longitude: 135.223999
Elevation: 22 ft
Country: Japan
Municipality: Kobe
IATA Code: UKB
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 2500x61m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.500 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 121.150 MHz
ATIS: 128.075 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

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: JPY 1500/ton MTOW
Parking Fee: JPY 800/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: JPY
Remarks: Kobe Airport. City airport on artificial island in Kobe Bay.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: ENEOS, Cosmo Oil supply.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic only. No CIQ facilities.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: 22:00
Curfew End: 07:00
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Strict curfew enforced. No ops outside hours.

Airport Services

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Japan Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A for ICAO IFR flights; VFR requires permit
Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: not required. Charter: 3-7 working days. Business urgency: 24 hours possible.

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require JCAB notification. Generally accommodated at GA-friendly airports.

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Active NOTAMs

V0232/26 caution

ILS procedure changed

[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT RNP RWY 09; CHANGE LNAV/VNAV DA* MINIMA TO READ: CAT B: 281/800M 260 (300-800M); CAT C: 308/800M 287 (300-800M); CAT D: 324/1400M 303 (400-1400M) AND ASSOCIATED ALS INOP NOTE TO READ: *WHEN ALS INOP, INCREASE CAT ABC RVR/VIS TO 1200M.…

2026-03-31 00:01:00 2026-08-31 15:00:00

M1020/26 info

OBST LGT U/S TYPE: BRIDGE PSN: 344201.0N1351624.0E ELEV: 227FT AMSL (KOBE-SHI IN HYOGO) OBST LGT IN PLACE OF OBST DAY MARKING FOR BRIDGE

2026-07-30 00:00:00 2026-07-30 08:00:00

M0739/26 info

TWY-CL-LGT FOR T5,T6 U/S RMK:(1)REF AIP SUP 112/26 ITEM TWY:2 (2)THE EXACT TIME OF NEXT PERIOD WILL BE NOTIFIED BY FURTHER NOTAM

2026-05-13 15:00:00 2026-08-12 21:59:00

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at RJBE?: The tower frequency at Kobe Airport is 118.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at RJBE?: Kobe Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does RJBE require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Kobe Airport (Japan).
Where is RJBE located?: Kobe Airport (RJBE) is located in Kobe, Japan.
What is the IATA code for RJBE?: The IATA code for Kobe Airport is UKB.
How long is the runway at RJBE?: The main runway at Kobe Airport (09/27) measures 2500x61m.
Does RJBE have an ILS approach?: Yes, Kobe Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 09/27.

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