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Kumamoto (RJFT/KMJ) — Kumamoto, Japan
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.7
- Runways
- 07/25
- Elevation
- 642 ft
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Data Complete
43 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
8/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
8 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 00:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: RJFT
- Name: Kumamoto
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 32.837299
- Longitude: 130.854996
- Elevation: 642 ft
- Country: Japan
- Municipality: Kumamoto
- IATA Code: KMJ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Distance from City: 29.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 9840 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 128.800 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: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Kumamoto Airport Office, JCAB; PPR required for GA flights.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Approx JPY 1,200/ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: JPY 800/ton per 24h block
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: JPY
- Remarks: Landing fees calculated per MTOW as per JCAB schedule. Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by Japanese fuel consortium. Into-plane service available during operational hours. Advance coordination recommended.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: CIQ available. APIS data must be submitted via NACCS system at least 2 hours before arrival.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 22:00
- Curfew End: 07:00
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Noise abatement procedures in effect. Slot coordination required via JCAB.
Alternates
RJFU
- ICAO: RJFU
- Name: Nagasaki
- Distance (NM): 47.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: CIQ available. APIS data must be submitted via NACCS system at least 2 hours before arrival.
RJFF
- ICAO: RJFF
- Name: Fukuoka
- Distance (NM): 49.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international terminal. APIS via NACCS required.
RJFO
- ICAO: RJFO
- Name: Oita
- Distance (NM): 58.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: CIQ available. APIS data must be submitted via NACCS system at least 2 hours before arrival.
RJFK
- ICAO: RJFK
- Name: Kagoshima
- Distance (NM): 62.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: CIQ available. APIS data must be submitted via NACCS system at least 2 hours before arrival.
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.
Active NOTAMs
K2567/26
caution
Obstacle erected
CRANE EXIST BLW TRANSITIONAL SFC
PSN : 325029.3N1305215.2E
(40M BFR RWY 25 THR AND 220M LEFT RCL)
(KIKUCHI-GUN IN KUMAMOTO)
NUMBER : 2
RMK : (1) WX MNM,INSTRUMENT APCH PROC,SID,STAR NO CHANGE
(2) RED FLAG INSTL
2026-10-28 00:00 UTC
2026-10-30 08:00 UTC
K2414/26
caution
Obstacle erected
BLDG,CRANE AND HEAVY EQPT EXIST ABV CONICAL SFC
1.PSN : (1) 325138.4N1305737.8E
(APRX QTE/075DEG 10187.5M FM RJFT ARP)
HGT:1759FT AMSL
(2) 325125.9N1305744.3E
(APRX QTE/078DEG 10261.2M FM RJFT ARP)
HGT:2005FT AMSL
(…
2026-09-30 23:00 UTC
2026-10-28 08:00 UTC
K2470/26
info
FIREWORKS:
PLACE: RADIUS 140M CENTER 324101N1304032E
(UTO-SHI IN KUMAMOTO)
2026-11-21 10:00 UTC
2026-11-21 11:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at RJFT?
- The tower frequency at Kumamoto is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at RJFT?
- Kumamoto offers Jet A-1.
- Does RJFT require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights require JCAB notification. Generally accommodated at GA-friendly airports. Permit details for Japan
- Does RJFT require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Kumamoto.
- Where is RJFT located?
- Kumamoto (RJFT) is located in Kumamoto, Japan.
- What is the IATA code for RJFT?
- The IATA code for Kumamoto is KMJ.
- Does RJFT have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Kumamoto has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 07/25.
- Is RJFT a port of entry?
- Yes, Kumamoto is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.