
Large airport · Osaka, Japan
Kansai International Airport
Kansai International Airport, commonly known as Kankū is the primary international airport in the Greater Osaka Area of Japan and the closest international airport to the cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. Its IATA code is KIX. Its ICAO code is RJBB. It has 2 runways, longest 13,123 ft (ASP). Elevation 26 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Osaka, Japan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KIX |
| ICAO code | RJBB |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 13,123 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 26 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 34.4273° N, 135.2440° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Kansai International Airport is known for
Kansai International Airport, commonly known as Kankū is the primary international airport in the Greater Osaka Area of Japan and the closest international airport to the cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.
Official website: http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/index.asp — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Kansai International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Osaka Castle · Japan · 24.1 miles away
- Tōdai-ji Temple · Japan · 38.4 miles away
- Himeji Castle · Japan · 42.3 miles away
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove · Japan · 47.3 miles away
- Fushimi Inari Shrine · Japan · 47.9 miles away
- Nijō Castle · Japan · 49.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kansai International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Ise-Shima National Park · Japan · 84.5 miles away
- Hakusan National Park · Japan · 147.8 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Kobe Airport
14.2 miles away
Osaka Itami International Airport
26.9 miles awayTokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base
41.6 miles awayNanki Shirahama Airport
53.3 miles awayTakamatsu Airport
71.6 miles awayMore airports in Japan
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kansai International Airport?
Kansai International Airport, commonly known as Kankū is the primary international airport in the Greater Osaka Area of Japan and the closest international airport to the cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.
What is the airport code for Kansai International Airport?
Kansai International Airport — its IATA code is KIX and its ICAO code is RJBB.
Where is Kansai International Airport located?
Kansai International Airport serves Osaka, Japan. Its coordinates are 34.4273° N, 135.2440° E.
How high is Kansai International Airport?
Kansai International Airport sits at 26 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5536
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansai_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.







