Airport guide
Niigata AirportIATA code KIJ
Niigata Airport (KIJ/RJSN) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Niigata, Japan in Asia. The airfield connects travelers with essential regional transit routes and operating carrier options.
- Serves
- Niigata, Japan
- Codes
- KIJ · RJSN
- IATA · ICAO
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Region
- Asia
Niigata Airport (KIJ/RJSN) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Niigata, Japan in Asia. Operating on Asia/Tokyo local time at coordinates 37.950°, 139.110°, the airfield functions as an active commercial transit hub for scheduled regional and international flights. Travelers navigating Niigata Airport (KIJ) are encouraged to confirm terminal layouts, ground transport connections into Niigata, and flight schedules with their operating carrier prior to travel.
Niigata Airport details
- IATA code
- KIJ
- ICAO code
- RJSN
- City
- Niigata
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 37.954°, 139.112°
- From OurAirports
Codes, region and time zone come from the Originfacts airport record (last updated 10 Jul 2026). Fields marked otherwise come from the dataset named on them. None are verified by hand against Niigata Airport’s own pages.
KIJ airport facts
- Size class
- Large airport
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026); OurAirports’ own classification
- Elevation
- 9 m (29 ft)
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026)
- Operator
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
- Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026)
- Passengers, 2024
- 1.12 million
- Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026), citing mlit.go.jp (opens in a new tab)
- Nearest airport with scheduled flights
- Sado Airport SDS · 62 km
- OurAirports scheduled-service flag; straight-line distance calculated
Runways at KIJ
Source: OurAirports (opens in a new tab) runways data (public domain), retrieved 5 Oct 2026. Not an aeronautical source — not for navigation.
2 open runways, all lit. Longest 10/28: 2,499 m, asphalt.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,499 m8,200 ft | 46 m | asphalt | Lit |
| 04/22 | 1,311 m4,300 ft | 46 m | asphalt | Lit |
Routes from KIJ
Originfacts does not track any routes from KIJ yet, so no route records are listed here. Check current schedules with the airlines or the airport’s own site.
Airlines with a hub at KIJ
Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026): airlines whose “airline hub” property names KIJ, with no end date and not recorded as dissolved. Community-edited; hubs change.
Where KIJ is
7.9 km east-northeast
Niigata Airport lies 7.9 km east-northeast of Niigata city centre in a straight line. Road distance is longer; transport options are not yet verified (see terminals and transport below).
Calculated from the airport coordinates (OurAirports) and the Wikidata (opens in a new tab) city-centre point.
Terminals, transport and parking at KIJ
Terminal assignments, ground transport into Niigata, parking, lounges and accessibility services have not been verified against Niigata Airport’s own pages yet, so none are listed here.
Check directly:niigata-airport.gr.jp (opens in a new tab)Map of the airport location (opens in a new tab)
Before you travel
- Confirm your terminal with the operating airline.
- Check the check-in and bag-drop cut-off times on your booking.
- Allow extra time if you need to change terminals or check bags in again.
- Check your flight status before you leave for the airport.
Airports near Niigata
Straight-line distances calculated from each airport’s coordinates in the Originfacts airport records. Road distances are longer.
Niigata Airport: common questions
Where is Niigata Airport?
Niigata Airport serves Niigata, Japan. Its coordinates in OurAirports are 37.954°, 139.112°.
What are the airport codes for Niigata Airport?
The IATA code is KIJ and the ICAO code is RJSN.
What time zone is KIJ in?
Niigata Airport is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What is the official website of Niigata Airport?
The airport’s official website is niigata-airport.gr.jp. For questions about a booking, contact the operating airline.
How many runways does Niigata Airport have?
OurAirports lists 2 open runways at KIJ: 10/28 (2,499 m (8,200 ft), asphalt); 04/22 (1,311 m (4,300 ft), asphalt).
When did Niigata Airport open?
Wikidata gives 1930 as its official opening date.
How many passengers use Niigata Airport?
Wikidata records 1.12 million passengers for 2024, the latest year it holds.
Who operates Niigata Airport?
Per Wikidata, KIJ is operated by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Which airlines have a hub at KIJ?
Wikidata lists KIJ as a hub of Toki Air.
How far is KIJ from Niigata city centre?
Niigata Airport is about 7.9 km east-northeast of Niigata city centre in a straight line, calculated from coordinates. The distance by road is longer.
Sources
Nothing on this page is verified by hand yet. Each section comes from the dataset below, with its date where the dataset has one. Terminal, transport and parking details are left out until they can be read from Niigata Airport’s own pages.
- Codes, location, time zoneOriginfacts airport record10 Jul 2026
- Official websiteOurAirports (opens in a new tab)5 Oct 2026
- Coordinates, runways, type, elevationOurAirports (opens in a new tab) — public domain5 Oct 2026
- Opening, operator, passengers, hubsWikidata item Q1197536 (opens in a new tab) — CC05 Oct 2026
- Distance to city centreCalculated from airport coordinates and the Wikidata (opens in a new tab) city-centre point—
- Nearby airportsCalculated from airport coordinates—
- Terminals and transportNot yet verified—
Background reading:Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)