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Wakkanai Airport (RJCW/WKJ) — Wakkanai, Japan

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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Checked by the community — 1 field confirmation, last one 115 days ago.
73% Data Complete 38 of 52 points
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: RJCW
  • Name: Wakkanai Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 45.404202
  • Longitude: 141.800995
  • Elevation: 30 ft
  • Country: Japan
  • Municipality: Wakkanai
  • IATA Code: WKJ
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
  • 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

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Frequencies

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

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 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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Active NOTAMs

N3158/26 info
FIREWORKS: PLACE: RADIUS 50M CENTER 452426N1414521E (WAKKANAI-SHI IN HOKKAIDO)
2026-08-15 11:00:00 2026-08-15 12:00:00
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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).
Where is RJCW located?
Wakkanai Airport (RJCW) is located in Wakkanai, Japan.
What is the IATA code for RJCW?
The IATA code for Wakkanai Airport is WKJ.
How long is the runway at RJCW?
The main runway at Wakkanai Airport (08/26) measures 1999x46m.
Does RJCW have an ILS approach?
Yes, Wakkanai Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.