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Japan's northernmost airport, gateway to Wakkanai.
Opened
1961
Location
Wakkanai, Japan
Wakkanai Airport (IATA: WKJ, ICAO: RJCW) is a regional airport located in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Japan. It holds the distinction of being the northernmost airport in Japan, situated near the northern tip of Hokkaido island, close to the Strait of La Pérouse that separates Japan from Russia's Sakhalin Island.
The airport primarily serves domestic routes connecting Wakkanai to major Japanese cities, particularly Sapporo (New Chitose Airport). It plays an important role for a city that is geographically remote and serves as a regional hub for the surrounding communities in the far north of Hokkaido.
The terminal is modest in scale, reflecting the airport's regional character and relatively low passenger volumes. The surrounding area is known for its harsh winters, wildlife, and proximity to the northernmost point of Japan at Cape Soya.
Terminals
Wakkanai Airport operates a single small terminal building suited to its regional traffic levels.
Getting to & from
Bus services connect Wakkanai Airport to Wakkanai city center and JR Wakkanai Station.
Airlines here
ANA (All Nippon Airways) operates services at Wakkanai Airport, providing connections primarily to Sapporo's New Chitose Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Wakkanai Airport is the northernmost airport in Japan.
- ›The airport is located approximately 13 km south of central Wakkanai city.
- ›Wakkanai is situated near Cape Soya, Japan's northernmost point.
- ›The airport serves as a lifeline transport link given Wakkanai's remote northern location.
- ›Sakhalin Island, Russia, is visible on clear days from the Wakkanai area.
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