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FUK Fukuoka Airport (Itazuke Air Base)
Fukuoka Airport (Itazuke Air Base) (IATA: FUK, ICAO:RJFF) is located in the the city of Fukuoka, Japan. It is the primary international airport serving Fukuoka and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+8192-621-6059

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IATA Code

FUK

ICAO Code

RJFF

Name

Fukuoka Airport (Itazuke Air Base)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Japan (JP)

City

Fukuoka

Latitude

33.5858994

Longitude

130.4510040

Time Zone

UTC+09:00

Phone Number

+8192-621-6059

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UOK Fukuoka Airport (Itazuke Air Base)
Fukuoka Airport (Itazuke Air Base) (IATA: UOK, ICAO:RJFF) is located in the the city of Fukuoka, Japan. It is the primary international airport serving Fukuoka and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

UOK

ICAO Code

RJFF

Name

Fukuoka Airport (Itazuke Air Base)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Japan (JP)

City

Fukuoka

Latitude

33.5859400

Longitude

130.4507000

Time Zone

UTC+09:00

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Fukuoka Airport (Itazuke Air Base)（UOK）

Fukuoka Airport (Itazuke Air Base) is identified in the supplied airport record as an airport serving Fukuoka, Japan, at 33.5859400, 130.4507000, UTC+09:00. Its location places it close to the commercial and manufacturing base of northern Kyushu and within practical reach of East Asian trading lanes. From an air-freight perspective, it is best assessed as a passenger-oriented international gateway with belly-cargo capability rather than assumed to be a dedicated freighter hub. Our service team can arrange capacity checks, export documentation review and onward routing through another Japanese or regional gateway when direct uplift is unsuitable.

Airport name	Fukuoka Airport (Itazuke Air Base)
Identifiers	IATA: UOK \| ICAO: RJFF
Location	Fukuoka, JAPAN
Coordinates	33.5859400, 130.4507000
Local time	UTC+09:00

Operational profile

Passenger-led gateway

Regional position

Northern Kyushu access

Planning priority

Confirm belly capacity

Suitable for time-sensitive shipments connected with Fukuoka and the wider northern Kyushu market, subject to available aircraft capacity and handling acceptance.
East Asian routings may be commercially attractive, but flight availability, cargo acceptance and connection rules must be checked for each shipper, commodity and travel date.
Because passenger-belly capacity can be constrained by aircraft type, seasonal demand or baggage loads, our team checks alternatives before confirming the transport plan.
Customs status, commodity restrictions and airport-side handling arrangements should be established before the cargo is collected from the shipper.

Cargo Facilities & Services

The exact cargo terminal, warehouse operator, acceptance window and service scope depend on the handling agent and the selected airline. Our service team verifies these items against the booking rather than treating general airport capability as guaranteed.

Export acceptance

Airline or ground-handler acceptance is normally arranged against the master airway bill, house documents, packaging and cut-off instructions. Cargo should not be delivered before the confirmed acceptance time.

Import release

Import availability, customs release and delivery appointments are separate milestones. Our team coordinates the arrival notice, customs broker and final-mile collection after the carrier confirms freight availability.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Cool-chain acceptance, passive packaging limits, storage duration and transfer exposure require prior confirmation. A temperature-controlled label alone does not establish access to refrigerated storage.

Special cargo handling

Dangerous goods, live animals, valuables, oversized pieces and other special cargo require airline-specific approval. Our team checks facility acceptance and handling instructions before issuing final routing.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning focuses on Japan domestic connections and regional East Asian markets, with the actual origin, destination, carrier and aircraft determining whether direct uplift or a connecting service is available.
For long-haul destinations, cargo may be routed through another Japanese or Asian gateway when the required airline capacity, aircraft type or commodity acceptance is not available at Fukuoka Airport (Itazuke Air Base).
Transit time is affected by booking confirmation, passenger-belly capacity, security screening, customs release, weekend and holiday schedules, weather, aircraft changes and connection protection.
Our service team provides a schedule-based estimate only after checking the live booking option; no fixed transit time or flight frequency should be assumed from the airport location alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Fukuoka metropolitan area

The airport serves exporters, importers, distributors and e-commerce operators located in and around Fukuoka, subject to road collection time and delivery requirements.

Northern Kyushu

Industrial and commercial cargo from the wider region may require pre-carriage by road. Collection feasibility depends on shipper location, airport cut-off and local traffic conditions.

Common shipment profiles

Potential cargo includes electronics and precision components, machinery parts, samples, fashion goods, documents, retail replenishment and other high-value or time-sensitive general cargo.

Perishable and healthcare goods

Seafood, food products, pharmaceuticals and biological materials require commodity-specific packaging, temperature instructions, permits and carrier acceptance; availability must be confirmed shipment by shipment.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-off is normally earlier than the passenger departure time and varies by carrier, commodity, security process and handling agent. Our team confirms the acceptance deadline in writing before dispatch.
Dangerous goods: The shipper must provide a correct classification, packing instruction, shipper’s declaration where required, marks, labels and supporting documents. Batteries, chemicals and equipment with embedded batteries require specific review.
Customs and screening: Commercial invoices, packing lists, permits, export declarations and consignee information must be consistent. Customs examination or security screening can extend the planned departure and release time.
Delivery and collection: Freight availability, customs release, warehouse appointment, driver identification and vehicle access should be coordinated separately. Actual ground-handling restrictions are confirmed with the appointed operator.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, package count, ready time, destination and temperature requirements before requesting a firm quotation.
For passenger-belly routing, keep package dimensions and total weight accurate. Oversized pieces, irregular contours and high-density freight may require a different aircraft or an alternative gateway.
Use packaging suitable for airport handling, stacking and security inspection. For perishables and pharmaceuticals, define the permitted temperature range, logger requirement and maximum transit exposure in advance.
Maintain a contingency routing through another Japanese or regional gateway when the shipment is production-critical, regulated or dependent on a narrow delivery window.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Fukuoka Airport (Itazuke Air Base) handle international export cargo?

International handling may be possible through an operating airline and its appointed ground handler, but acceptance is not determined by the airport name alone. Our service team verifies the live route, export customs process, commodity eligibility and warehouse cut-off before booking.

Is this airport suitable for urgent air freight?

It can be considered for urgent shipments when confirmed capacity and a workable cut-off are available. We compare direct belly service with a connecting or alternative-gateway solution because passenger capacity, security and customs timing can change the result.

Can dangerous goods be shipped through Fukuoka Airport (Itazuke Air Base)?

Only when the selected carrier and handling facility accept the specific dangerous-goods classification. The shipper must submit accurate technical information and compliant packaging; batteries, aerosols, chemicals and dry ice should be disclosed at quotation stage.

How should temperature-controlled cargo be arranged?

Provide the required temperature range, commodity details, packaging method and acceptable transit exposure before booking. Our service team confirms cool-chain handling, storage and connection arrangements rather than assuming that refrigerated facilities are available for every service.

What causes delays after the aircraft arrival?

Common causes include customs inspection, incomplete import documents, security or handling queues, airline release procedures, warehouse appointments and local delivery restrictions. Consistent documents and an appointed customs broker help reduce avoidable delay.

Data Sources & Provenance

Identifier, name, location, coordinates and time-zone fields in this module follow the supplied airport record. Operational descriptions are deliberately qualitative and should be checked against the selected airline, ground handler, customs broker and booking date. No unverified throughput, terminal-area, runway, flight-frequency, capacity, fee or transit-time figure is presented.

Airport and airport-operator reference checks: fukuoka-airport.jp
Japan aviation administration and regulatory context: mlit.go.jp
Japan customs procedures and import/export compliance: customs.go.jp
International airline and cargo terminology reference: iata.org
International aeronautical standards reference: icao.int

Live schedules, carrier acceptance, cut-off times, customs status, special-cargo capability and delivery arrangements remain subject to confirmation for the individual shipment.