Kagoshima Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
KOJ
ICAO Code
RJFK
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
Unknown

Kagoshima Airport has a single, compact passenger terminal serving domestic flights and a limited number of regional international services. Major Japanese carriers (ANA, JAL) operate frequent services linking Kagoshima with Tokyo, Osaka and other domestic destinations. The terminal is relatively small and organized with check‑in and baggage claim on the landside and gates in a single airside concourse.

Kagoshima Airport
Elevation: 276 m
31.8034, 130.7190

Terminal Guide for Kagoshima Airport #

The terminal at Kagoshima Airport is a single building handling both departures and arrivals; domestic operations dominate and international services use dedicated counters and a small passport control area when required. Facilities (shops, cafés, car rental, tourist information) are clustered on the landside and airside within the same terminal footprint.

Getting to and From Kagoshima Airport #

The main options are airport limousine buses to Kagoshima city, taxis and private car; there is no railway station at the terminal so buses/taxis are the standard onward connections.

  • Buses: Scheduled airport buses connect the terminal with central Kagoshima (main bus and rail hubs); the bus stop is immediately outside arrivals. Typical journey times to the city are roughly 40-50 minutes depending on traffic.
  • Taxis: Taxis are available outside arrivals for door‑to‑door service; fares are significantly higher than buses for the same journey.
  • Ride‑share / driving: Ride‑share availability varies; driving to the city is straightforward with on‑site car rental and parking at the terminal.

If unsure of schedules, check posted timetables at the arrivals area or ask the tourist information desk.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kagoshima Airport #

The terminal provides the essentials for regional travel: shops and cafés on both landside and airside, car rental desks and ground transport desks. Free public Wi‑Fi is typically available for short sessions at most Japanese regional airports. Charging points and seating with power outlets exist in the gate areas. Luggage storage options are limited compared with larger hubs; check with the information desk. Accessibility services are available - ask staff on arrival for assistance.

Hotels and Layovers at Kagoshima Airport #

Kagoshima airport area has a small number of roadside and business hotels within a short drive of the terminal; city-center hotels are concentrated around Kagoshima-Chuo Station. For long layovers look for hotels in Kagoshima city with shuttle or use day rooms in city hotels.

Tips for Kagoshima Airport #

  • Use the airport limousine bus for the most reliable transfer into Kagoshima city - schedules are posted at the arrivals hall and the stop is directly outside the terminal.
  • There is no railway station at the terminal; if you need a train you must take a bus or taxi into the city first.
  • If you plan onward travel to remote islands (Yakushima, Tanegashima) check ferry/air schedules in advance; tickets and timetables are not always available at the airport late at night.

Weather & Climate near Kagoshima Airport #

Climate

Kagoshima Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2490 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
OctoberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (230 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

230 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (257 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
14° 23°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

257 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (453 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 25°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

453 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (412 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 29°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

412 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (285 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

285 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (226 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

226 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

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