WKJ

Wakkanai Airport

Wakkanai · JapanICAO RJCW

Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) is an airport serving Wakkanai, Japan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 45° 24' 15.1" N, 141° 48' 3.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Tokyo (GMT+9).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

30/ 9m

Asia/Tokyo

GMT+9

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Airport Details

IATA Code

WKJ

ICAO Code

RJCW

City

Wakkanai

Country

Japan

Elevation

30 ft

Local Time

03:49 AM (GMT+9)

Coordinates

Latitude:45.4042°

Longitude:141.8010°

Popular Routes from WKJ

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
CTS	Sapporo, Japan	182 mi	0h 51m	short-haul	74 kg	View
HND	Tokyo, Japan	688 mi	1h 48m	short-haul	282 kg	View

Airlines Operating at WKJ

1 active airline serving Wakkanai Airport.

All Nippon Airways

NHJapan

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 Wakkanai Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Asahikawa Airport	AKJ	Asahikawa	Japan	199 km
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport	UUS	Yuzhno-sakhalinsk	Russia	180 km
Monbetsu Airport	MBE	Monbetsu	Japan	176 km
New Chitose Airport	CTS	Sapporo	Japan	292 km
Memanbetsu Airport	MMB	Memanbetsu	Japan	253 km
Shakhtyorsk Airport	EKS	Shakhtyorsk	Russia	421 km
Tokachi-Obihiro Airport	OBO	Obihiro	Japan	318 km
Hakodate Airport	HKD	Hakodate	Japan	411 km

Other Airports in Japan

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 45° 24' 15.1" N
Longitude (DMS): 141° 48' 3.6" E
Latitude (Decimal): 45.404202
Longitude (Decimal): 141.800995
Hemisphere: Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC Offset: GMT+9
Current Local Time: 03:49 AM
Elevation (ft): 30 ft
Elevation (m): 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Wakkanai Airport?

The IATA code for Wakkanai Airport is WKJ, and its ICAO code is RJCW. The airport is located in Wakkanai, Japan.

How many destinations can you fly to from WKJ?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan.

What airlines fly from WKJ?

There are 1 airlines operating from WKJ, including All Nippon Airways.

What timezone is Wakkanai Airport in?

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

What is the elevation of Wakkanai Airport?

Wakkanai Airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level.

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