New Tanegashima Airport — Tanegashima, Japan
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Distance & flight time from TNE
New Tanegashima Airport
New Tanegashima Airport serves Tanegashima Island off the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Japan, an island best known internationally for hosting the Tanegashima Space Center, Japan's primary rocket launch facility. TNE connects the island to Kagoshima and other parts of mainland Japan, supporting both local residents and visitors drawn to the space center or the island's surfing beaches. Replacing an older, more limited airfield, New Tanegashima Airport was built with a longer runway to accommodate modern regional jets, improving reliability of service to this remote but strategically significant Japanese island in the East China Sea.
Runways at New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6544 ft (1995 m) | 147 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | TANEGASHIMA | 118.75 MHz |
| APP | FUKUOKA | 133.85 MHz |
Airports near New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
- Yakushima Airport (KUM) — 40.1 km (24.9 mi)
- Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) — 135.7 km (84.3 mi)
- Miyazaki Airport (KMI) — 148.0 km (92.0 mi)
- Amakusa Airport (AXJ) — 223.1 km (138.6 mi)
- Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) — 248.5 km (154.4 mi)
- Amami Airport (ASJ) — 271.6 km (168.8 mi)
- Kikai Airport (KKX) — 274.0 km (170.3 mi)
- Nagasaki Airport (NGS) — 276.5 km (171.8 mi)
TNE, New Tanegashima Airport, serves the Japanese island home to the Tanegashima Space Center, linking rocket launch tourism and local residents to Kagoshima and mainland Japan.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for New Tanegashima Airport?
The IATA code for New Tanegashima Airport is TNE.
What is the ICAO code for New Tanegashima Airport?
The ICAO code for New Tanegashima Airport is RJFG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.