Large airport · Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima Airport
Located 50 km (31 mi) east of Hiroshima, it is the largest airport in the Chugoku and Shikoku region, and the second busiest in the region after Matsuyama Airport. Its IATA code is HIJ. Its ICAO code is RJOA. It has 1 runway, longest 9,842 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,088 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Hiroshima, Japan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | HIJ |
| ICAO code | RJOA |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,842 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,088 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 34.4361° N, 132.9190° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Hiroshima Airport is known for
Located 50 km (31 mi) east of Hiroshima, it is the largest airport in the Chugoku and Shikoku region, and the second busiest in the region after Matsuyama Airport.
History
In 2022, the Hiroshima-Haneda route was the tenth-busiest domestic air route in Japan.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Hiroshima Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial · Japan · 26.7 miles away
- Itsukushima Shrine · Japan · 35.5 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hiroshima Airport?
Located 50 km (31 mi) east of Hiroshima, it is the largest airport in the Chugoku and Shikoku region, and the second busiest in the region after Matsuyama Airport.
What is the airport code for Hiroshima Airport?
Hiroshima Airport — its IATA code is HIJ and its ICAO code is RJOA.
Where is Hiroshima Airport located?
Hiroshima Airport serves Hiroshima, Japan. Its coordinates are 34.4361° N, 132.9190° E.
What is the history of Hiroshima Airport?
In 2022, the Hiroshima-Haneda route was the tenth-busiest domestic air route in Japan.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5590
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.