Kikai Airport — Kikai, Japan
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Kikai Airport (Kikai) is KKX — its ICAO code is RJKI.
Distance & flight time from KKX
Kikai Airport
Kikai Airport serves Kikai Island, part of Japan's Satsunan Islands chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, south of Amami Oshima. KKX is a small regional airport connecting the island to Kagoshima and nearby Amami, supporting the island's tourism, agriculture (notably sugarcane), and daily transportation needs for residents of this subtropical island community. Kikai Island is known for its coral reefs, unique geological uplift formations, and relatively undeveloped natural coastline compared to more heavily touristed Japanese islands. Flights to KKX are operated by regional carriers with limited daily frequency, reflecting the island's small population and its status as a quieter alternative within Japan's southwestern island chain.
Runways at Kikai Airport (KKX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4307 ft (1313 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Kikai Airport (KKX)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | REMOTE | 118 MHz |
Airports near Kikai Airport (KKX)
- Amami Airport (ASJ) — 24.3 km (15.1 mi)
- Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) — 116.0 km (72.1 mi)
- Okinoerabu Airport (OKE) — 155.6 km (96.7 mi)
- Yoron Airport (RNJ) — 206.8 km (128.5 mi)
- Yakushima Airport (KUM) — 240.2 km (149.3 mi)
- New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) — 274.0 km (170.3 mi)
- Iejima Airport (IEJ) — 276.0 km (171.5 mi)
- Kitadaito Airport (KTD) — 298.3 km (185.4 mi)
KKX is Kikai Airport on Kikai Island in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture, near Amami Oshima. Searchers usually want flight connections to Kagoshima or confirmation of the island's remote subtropical location.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kikai Airport?
The IATA code for Kikai Airport is KKX.
What is the ICAO code for Kikai Airport?
The ICAO code for Kikai Airport is RJKI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.