Asahikawa Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
AKJ
ICAO Code
RJEC
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Asahikawa Airport is a regional airport on Hokkaido serving Asahikawa and central-north Hokkaido. It primarily handles domestic scheduled flights connecting to Tokyo and other Japanese cities and uses a single terminal building.

Layout is straightforward: one terminal with separate areas for arrivals and departures, short walking distances and ground transport immediately outside the terminal.

Asahikawa Airport
Elevation: 219 m
43.6708, 142.4470

Terminal Guide for Asahikawa Airport #

A single passenger terminal handles all services (domestic and occasional charters). The terminal includes check-in counters, security screening and a compact departures area with a limited selection of shops and eateries geared to domestic travellers.

No airside transfers between terminals are required.

Getting to and From Asahikawa Airport #

Asahikawa Airport is connected to the city by airport shuttle bus and road, with a typical journey to Asahikawa city centre of around 30-40 minutes.

  • Bus: Airport limousine buses run between the airport and Asahikawa city (about 30-40 minutes); fares are modest (typically several hundred yen).
  • Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal; fares to the city centre are higher than the bus but faster door-to-door.
  • Driving: Car rental and private cars are common; allow normal road travel time depending on weather (winter conditions can add time).
  • Rail/Metro: No direct rail link to the terminal; transfer to the nearest station requires bus/taxi.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Asahikawa Airport #

The airport offers the essentials for domestic travel with a small but serviceable selection of facilities.

  • Lounges: No large international lounges; seating areas and occasional airline lounges during peak times.
  • Food & drink: Small cafés and vending machines available landside and airside.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Public Wi‑Fi and charging points are generally available in the terminal.
  • Luggage & accessibility: Standard domestic baggage services and accessible facilities; ask staff for assistance if needed.

Tips for Asahikawa Airport #

  • In winter expect snow-related delays - allow extra time when travelling to/from the airport.
  • Airport buses link directly to Asahikawa city centre; check the timetable for early flights.
  • Domestic terminal is compact - shops and convenience stores are available but limited in hours.

Weather & Climate near Asahikawa Airport #

Climate

Asahikawa Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1032 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 47 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

28 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -5°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -3°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
15.2h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 24°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (139 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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