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Niigata (RJSN/KIJ) — Niigata, Japan

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118
Runways: 04/22, 10/28
Elevation: 29 ft

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81% Data Complete 42 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Oct 27

8 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 01:00Z

2026-10-142026-10-27

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: RJSN
Name: Niigata
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 37.955898
Longitude: 139.121002
Elevation: 29 ft
Country: Japan
Municipality: Niigata
IATA Code: KIJ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Distance from City: 46.5 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 4300 X 150
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 8200 X 150
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.000 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 128.450 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: Niigata 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.

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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

RJSS

ICAO: RJSS
Name: Sendai
Distance (NM): 85.6
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.

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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

K2385/26

caution Upcoming

TACAN issue

NIIGATA VORTAC/GTC U/S DUE TO MAINT

2026-10-29 13:00 UTC 2026-10-29 21:00 UTC

K2200/26

caution

Taxiway lighting closed

TWY A1 CLSD DUE TO CONST

2026-08-31 22:30 UTC 2026-11-30 12:30 UTC

K2162/26

info

MAX 1 HOT-AIR BALLOONS: 1.FLT AREA : BOUNDED BY FLW POINTS 380322N1382307E - 375105N1392726E - 371224N1385003E - 371313N1384342E - 372631N1383647E - 374911N1381053E - 380025N1381751E - 380322N1382307E (APRX 2.2NM S OF RJSN ARP) (NIIGATA-SHI,NAGAOKA-SHI,SANJO-SHI,KASHIWAZAKI-SHI, SHIBATA-SHI,…

2026-11-05 21:17 UTC 2026-11-09 22:30 UTC

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Nearby Airports

RJSD Sado Airport 34 NM RJSY Shonai Airport 60 NM RJSC Yamagata Airport 65 NM RJSF Fukushima Airport 76 NM RJSS Sendai 86 NM RJSU JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield 87 NM RJTU Utsunomiya Airport 94 NM RJSK Akita Airport 112 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at RJSN?: The tower frequency at Niigata is 118 MHz.
What fuel is available at RJSN?: Niigata offers Jet A-1.
Does RJSN require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require JCAB notification. Generally accommodated at GA-friendly airports. Permit details for Japan
Does RJSN require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Niigata.
Where is RJSN located?: Niigata (RJSN) is located in Niigata, Japan.
What is the IATA code for RJSN?: The IATA code for Niigata is KIJ.
Does RJSN have an ILS approach?: Yes, Niigata has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10/28.
Is RJSN a port of entry?: Yes, Niigata is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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