Airport code
KIJ — Niigata Airport
KIJ is the IATA code for Niigata Airport, an airport serving Niigata, Japan. Its ICAO code is RJSN, and it operates in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). The airport sits at 37.9559, 139.1210 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 29 ft (9 m).
Overview
About Niigata Airport
Niigata Airport is an international airport located 6.7 km (4.2 mi) northeast of Niigata Station in Niigata, Japan.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KIJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | RJSN |
| Airport name | Niigata Airport |
| City | Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) |
| Latitude | 37.9559 |
| Longitude | 139.1210 |
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 8,200 ft (2,499 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Niigata Airport?
The IATA code for Niigata Airport is KIJ.
What is the ICAO code for Niigata Airport?
The ICAO code for Niigata Airport is RJSN.
Where is KIJ airport located?
Niigata Airport (KIJ) is located in Niigata, Japan.
What time zone is KIJ in?
Niigata Airport operates in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9.
What is the nearest airport to KIJ?
The nearest airport to Niigata Airport (KIJ) is Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado, about 63 km away.
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