What fuel is available at RJCW?

Wakkanai Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does RJCW require landing permits?

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

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Wakkanai Airport

Wakkanai Airport (RJCW/WKJ) serves Wakkanai, Japan. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 30 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: RJCW
Name: Wakkanai Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 45.404202
Longitude: 141.800995
Elevation: 30 ft
Country: Japan
Municipality: Wakkanai
IATA Code: WKJ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 1999x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 118.300 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: 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 1100/ton MTOW
Parking Fee: JPY 600/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: JPY
Remarks: Wakkanai Airport. Northernmost airport in Japan.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Very limited supply. Pre-arrange required.

Immigration

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

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No formal curfew. Severe winter weather possible.

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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Nearby Airports

RJER Rishiri Airport 28 NM RJCR Rebun Airport 32 NM RJEB Monbetsu Airport 95 NM UHSS Khomutovo 97 NM RJCA JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield 100 NM RJEC Asahikawa Airport 108 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at RJCW?: Wakkanai Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does RJCW require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Wakkanai Airport (Japan).

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