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Niigata Airport

RJSNKIJNiigata, Japan·Medium Airport

RJSN is the ICAO code for Niigata Airport (IATA KIJ), located in Niigata, Japan.

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Niigata Airport (RJSN) is a medium airport in Niigata, Japan. Pilots and dispatchers reference it by ICAO code RJSN or IATA code KIJ. It sits in Asia.

Niigata Airport is a regional commercial airport that doubles as a busy private-aviation base. Operators benefit from full instrument approaches and an FBO infrastructure scaled for regular jet traffic, often without the congestion of the nearest major hub.

Niigata Airport sits near sea level at 29 ft.

Local operations run on Asia/Tokyo. Scheduled airline service is light enough that it rarely interferes with charter movements, though planners should still expect to coordinate with the handling agent for international turnarounds.

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Background from Wikipedia

Niigata Airport is an international airport located 6.7 km (4.2 mi) northeast of Niigata Station in Niigata, Japan.

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Frequently asked questions about Niigata Airport

What is RJSN airport?+
RJSN is the ICAO code for Niigata Airport (IATA KIJ), located in Niigata, Japan.
What does KIJ stand for?+
KIJ is the IATA code for Niigata Airport (ICAO RJSN) in Niigata, Japan.
Where is Niigata Airport?+
Niigata Airport is located in Niigata, Japan.
Does Niigata Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Niigata Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
What is the elevation of Niigata Airport?+
Niigata Airport sits at 29 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Niigata Airport in?+
Niigata Airport operates on Asia/Tokyo.

References

  • Wikipedia

At a glance

Country
Japan
Region
15
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Elevation
29 ft
Scheduled service
Yes
IATA
KIJ
ICAO
RJSN

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