Large airport · Kobe, Japan
Kobe Airport
In the first year of operation (2006), the airport handled 2,697,000 passengers with an average load factor of 61.1%. Its IATA code is UKB. Its ICAO code is RJBE. It has 1 runway, longest 8,202 ft (ASP). Elevation 22 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kobe, Japan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | UKB |
| ICAO code | RJBE |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,202 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 22 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 34.6328° N, 135.2240° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Kobe Airport is known for
In the first year of operation (2006), the airport handled 2,697,000 passengers with an average load factor of 61.1%.
History
Opened on February 16, 2006, it primarily handles domestic flights. In the first year of operation (2006), the airport handled 2,697,000 passengers with an average load factor of 61.1%.
Official website: https://kairport.co.jp — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Kobe Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Osaka Castle · Japan · 17.6 miles away
- Himeji Castle · Japan · 33.3 miles away
- Tōdai-ji Temple · Japan · 35.2 miles away
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove · Japan · 36.6 miles away
- Fushimi Inari Shrine · Japan · 38.8 miles away
- Nijō Castle · Japan · 39.7 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kobe Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Ise-Shima National Park · Japan · 86.4 miles away
- Hakusan National Park · Japan · 137.2 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Kansai International Airport
14.2 miles away
Osaka Itami International Airport
16.0 miles awayTokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base
49.3 miles awayKonotori Tajima Airport
65.6 miles awayNanki Shirahama Airport
67.5 miles awayMore airports in Japan
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kobe Airport?
In the first year of operation (2006), the airport handled 2,697,000 passengers with an average load factor of 61.1%.
What is the airport code for Kobe Airport?
Kobe Airport — its IATA code is UKB and its ICAO code is RJBE.
Where is Kobe Airport located?
Kobe Airport serves Kobe, Japan. Its coordinates are 34.6328° N, 135.2240° E.
What is the history of Kobe Airport?
Opened on February 16, 2006, it primarily handles domestic flights. In the first year of operation (2006), the airport handled 2,697,000 passengers with an average load factor of 61.1%.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5538
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.