Fukushima Airport — Sukagawa, Japan
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Distance & flight time from FKS
Fukushima Airport
FKS is Fukushima Airport, located in Sukagawa, in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The airport serves as a regional gateway for the prefecture, offering domestic connections within Japan and, at various times, limited international routes to nearby Asian destinations. Fukushima Airport's traffic has been influenced by the region's recovery efforts following the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster, with the airport playing a role in supporting reconstruction-related travel and gradually rebuilding passenger confidence in visiting the area. The facility is relatively modest in scale, consistent with many of Japan's prefectural airports that primarily serve domestic travelers rather than functioning as major international hubs.
Runways at Fukushima Airport (FKS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8202 ft (2500 m) | 197 ft (60 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Fukushima Airport (FKS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 118.05 MHz |
Airports near Fukushima Airport (FKS)
- Sendai Airport (SDJ) — 110.1 km (68.4 mi)
- Ibaraki Airport (IBR) — 116.3 km (72.3 mi)
- Yamagata Airport (GAJ) — 131.8 km (81.9 mi)
- Niigata Airport (KIJ) — 141.5 km (87.9 mi)
- Narita International Airport (NRT) — 162.3 km (100.8 mi)
- Shonai Airport (SYO) — 185.0 km (115.0 mi)
- Yokota Air Base (OKO) — 190.8 km (118.6 mi)
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) — 195.3 km (121.4 mi)
FKS is Fukushima Airport in Sukagawa, Japan; note it is not located in Fukushima City itself, and flight schedules have varied since the 2011 disaster affected regional travel demand.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Fukushima Airport?
The IATA code for Fukushima Airport is FKS.
What is the ICAO code for Fukushima Airport?
The ICAO code for Fukushima Airport is RJSF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.