Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport — Ajaccio, France
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Distance & flight time from AJA
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte Airport sits just 18 feet above sea level on the western coast of Corsica, serving the island's capital city of Ajaccio with a single runway that handles both domestic French routes and seasonal international traffic tied to Corsica's tourism industry. Corsica sits in the Mediterranean between mainland France and Italy, and Ajaccio's airport is one of the island's busier gateways alongside Bastia and Figari. Summer traffic here far outpaces winter, reflecting the seasonal rhythm typical of Mediterranean island destinations.
Runways at Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport (AJA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7897 ft (2407 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport (AJA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | AFIS | 119.825 MHz |
| APP | AJACCIO APP | 121.05 MHz |
| ATIS | AJACCIO ATIS | 126.925 MHz |
| GND | AJACCIO GND | 121.7 MHz |
| TWR | AJACCIO TWR | 118.075 MHz |
Airports near Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport (AJA)
- Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base (SOZ) — 49.9 km (31.0 mi)
- Figari Sud-Corse Airport (FSC) — 52.9 km (32.9 mi)
- Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY) — 67.5 km (41.9 mi)
- Bastia-Poretta International airport (BIA) — 89.6 km (55.7 mi)
- Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) — 128.6 km (79.9 mi)
- Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO) — 149.8 km (93.1 mi)
- Marina di Campo Airport (EBA) — 150.4 km (93.5 mi)
- Grosseto Corrado Baccarini Air Base / Grosseto Airport (GRS) — 208.4 km (129.5 mi)
Because the airport is named for Corsica's most famous historical figure, some travelers search variations on 'Napoleon airport' before finding the correct code, AJA, which is what actually appears on tickets, baggage tags, and airline schedules.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport?
The IATA code for Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport is AJA.
What is the ICAO code for Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport?
The ICAO code for Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport is LFKJ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.