Regional airport · Asahikawa, Japan
Asahikawa
- Elevation
- 721 ft
- Coordinates
- 43°40′N 142°27′E
- Local time
- Asia/Tokyo
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Field information
RJEC runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Asahikawa (RJEC/AKJ) has one runway, 16/34, 8,200 ft (2,499 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: 2300-1200Z. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at RJEC, 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
Higashikagura
Elevation
721 ft
Position
43.6708, 142.4470
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
2300-1200Z
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · RJEC
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,200 ft (2,499 m) | 200 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at RJEC.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Asahikawa (RJEC / AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan, through one 24/7 OCC desk. RJEC 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 RJEC
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 RJEC
Direct FBO and handler coordination at RJEC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at RJEC
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at RJEC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to RJEC
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for RJEC: 43° 40′ 15″ N 142° 26′ 49″ E; elevation 721 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Asahikawa
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Asahikawa. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at RJEC.
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Cargo Operations at RJEC
Support for freighter operations into RJEC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where RJEC sits in the network
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Operating into RJEC?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Asahikawa — one desk for the whole trip.