Nestled in the heart of Kirishima in Japan, Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) is one of the busiest airports in the country of the rising sun Japan. It serves as the main headquarters of the regional affiliate of Japan Airlines–Japan Air Commuter.
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) commenced operations in 1972 and has since become a point of cultural confluence with millions of people visiting this place every year from all over the world. It features world-class amenities including ATMs, lounges, hotels, restaurants, and duty-free shops among others to make every trip of visitors here convenient and unforgettable.
Quick Information about Kagoshima Airport
The following table is an overview of KOJ Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Kagoshima Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (airfield) Kagoshima Airport Building Co., Ltd. (terminal) |
| Built In (Year) | April 1972 |
| Serves | Kagoshima |
| Hubs for | Japan Air Commuter New Japan Aviation |
| Kagoshima Airport Code | KOJ |
| Kagoshima Airport Terminals | Two terminals: Domestic and International |
| KOJ Airport Runway | 1 |
| KOJ Airport Coordinates | 31°48′12″N 130°43′01″E |
| Kagoshima Airport Address | 822 Mizobechofumoto, Kirishima, Kagoshima 899-6404, Japan |
| Contact Number | 62 31 2986200 |
| Official Website | http://koj-ab.co.jp/en |
| Elevation | 892 ft / 272 m |
Kagoshima Airport Map
The Kagoshima Airport location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Kagoshima Airport Code
Kagoshima Airport code is KOJ. This is a three-letter official IATA code of the airport. This airport is located at a height of 272 meters above sea level.
| IATA CODE | KOJ |
| ICAO CODE | RJFK |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 736 |
| COUNTRY CODE | JPN |
| ZIP CODE | 899-6404 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | KOJ |
Kagoshima Airport Terminals
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) has two terminals: domestic and international. The domestic terminal has nine gates while the international terminal has one gate.
Kagoshima Airport Runways
Kagoshima Airport features a single runway:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 16-34 | 9,840 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
It handles 66,645 aircraft movements and 30,402 tonnes of cargo every year.
Nearest Airports to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Some of the closest airports to Kagoshima KOJ Airport are:
- Miyazaki Airport – 121 km
- Aso Kumamoto Airport – 200 km
- Nagasaki Airport – 315 km
Airlines Operating Kagoshima Airport
The following airlines operate from Kagoshima Airport:
- Nippon Airways
- China Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines
- Eastar Jet
- Fuji Dream Airlines
- HK Express
- Hong Kong Airlines
- Ibex Airlines
- Jeju Air
- Korean Air
- Peach
- Skymark Airlines
- T’way Air
