AXT

Akita Airport

Akita · JapanICAO RJSK

Akita Airport (AXT) is an airport serving Akita, Japan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 39° 36' 56.2" N, 140° 13' 8.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 313 feet (95 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Tokyo (GMT+9).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

313/ 95m

Asia/Tokyo

GMT+9

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Airport Details

IATA Code

AXT

ICAO Code

RJSK

City

Akita

Country

Japan

Elevation

313 ft

Local Time

01:35 AM (GMT+9)

Coordinates

Latitude:39.6156°

Longitude:140.2190°

Popular Routes from AXT

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
CTS	Sapporo, Japan	231 mi	0h 56m	short-haul	95 kg	View
HND	Tokyo, Japan	281 mi	1h 2m	short-haul	116 kg	View
ITM	Osaka, Japan	425 mi	1h 18m	short-haul	174 kg	View
ICN	Seoul, South Korea	760 mi	1h 56m	short-haul	312 kg	View
NGO	Nagoya, Japan	378 mi	1h 13m	short-haul	155 kg	View

Airlines Operating at AXT

4 active airlines serving Akita Airport.

All Nippon Airways

NHJapan

Japan Airlines

JLJapan

Japan Airlines Domestic

JLJapan

Korean Air

KERepublic of Korea

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Akita Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Odate Noshiro Airport	ONJ	Odate Noshiro	Japan	65 km
Hanamaki Airport	HNA	Hanamaki	Japan	81 km
Shonai Airport	SYO	Shonai	Japan	97 km
Yamagata Airport	GAJ	Yamagata	Japan	134 km
Aomori Airport	AOJ	Aomori	Japan	131 km
Sendai Airport	SDJ	Sendai	Japan	175 km
Misawa Air Base	MSJ	Misawa	Japan	155 km
Fukushima Airport	FKS	Fukushima	Japan	266 km

Other Airports in Japan

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 39° 36' 56.2" N
Longitude (DMS): 140° 13' 8.4" E
Latitude (Decimal): 39.615601
Longitude (Decimal): 140.218994
Hemisphere: Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC Offset: GMT+9
Current Local Time: 01:35 AM
Elevation (ft): 313 ft
Elevation (m): 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Akita Airport?

The IATA code for Akita Airport is AXT, and its ICAO code is RJSK. The airport is located in Akita, Japan.

How many destinations can you fly to from AXT?

There are 5 direct destinations available from Akita Airport (AXT) in Akita, Japan.

What airlines fly from AXT?

There are 4 airlines operating from AXT, including All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Japan Airlines Domestic, Korean Air.

What timezone is Akita Airport in?

Akita Airport is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (GMT+9). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Akita Airport?

Akita Airport sits at an elevation of 313 feet (95 meters) above sea level.

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