Regional airport · Wakkanai, Japan
Wakkanai
- Elevation
- 30 ft
- Coordinates
- 45°24′N 141°48′E
- Local time
- Asia/Tokyo
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Field information
RJCW runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Wakkanai (RJCW/WKJ) has one runway, 08/26, 6,560 ft (1,999 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at RJCW, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Country
Japan
JP
Municipality
Wakkanai
Elevation
30 ft
Position
45.4042, 141.8010
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Slots
Slot required
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · RJCW
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,560 ft (1,999 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at RJCW.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Wakkanai (RJCW / WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan, through one 24/7 OCC desk. RJCW is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at RJCW
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Japan
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Japan. Applicable permit lead times for Japan are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Japan are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at RJCW
Direct FBO and handler coordination at RJCW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at RJCW
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at RJCW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to RJCW
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for RJCW: 45° 24′ 15″ N 141° 48′ 4″ E; elevation 30 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Wakkanai
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Wakkanai. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at RJCW.
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Cargo Operations at RJCW
Support for freighter operations into RJCW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where RJCW sits in the network
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Operating into RJCW?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Wakkanai — one desk for the whole trip.