Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of RJNK
Komatsu Airport (Kanazawa Airport) (IATA: KMQ, ICAO:RJNK) is located in the the city of Komatsu, Japan. It is the primary international airport serving Komatsu and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+81761-21-9803
Airport Overview
Komatsu Airport (Kanazawa Airport)(KMQ), ICAO RJNK, is an international regional airport in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It serves the southern part of Ishikawa and the wider Hokuriku region, with road access to the Hokuriku Expressway and practical connections toward Kanazawa, Komatsu and Fukui. For international forwarding, the airport combines passenger-aircraft belly capacity with an international cargo facility identified in the supplied airport data as HIACT. Its logistics role is best suited to time-sensitive regional exports, inbound industrial materials and shipments requiring a Hokuriku gateway rather than a large metropolitan hub. Our service team can assess whether direct uplift is available or whether routing through a major Japanese gateway provides the better balance of capacity, transit time and customs handling.
| Airport name | Komatsu Airport (Kanazawa Airport) |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | KMQ / RJNK |
| Location | Komatsu, Honshu, Japan |
| Coordinates | 36.3946110, 136.4065440 |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 |
| Airport type | International regional airport with passenger and cargo-handling functions |
Key Highlights
Cargo Facilities & Services
- International cargo handling: The supplied airport information identifies HIACT as the international cargo terminal. Cargo acceptance, build-up, breakdown and handling windows require confirmation against the booked flight and handling agent.
- Import and export processing: Our service team coordinates the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, permits and customs instructions with the appointed handling and brokerage parties.
- Special cargo screening: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, oversized pieces, valuables, temperature-sensitive shipments and live animals require advance acceptance rather than routine acceptance assumptions.
- Road feeder coordination: Regional pickup and delivery can be arranged through scheduled or dedicated trucking, with cut-off planning based on cargo readiness, airport acceptance and the onward flight.
- Storage planning: Any requirement for chilled, frozen, bonded or other controlled storage must be confirmed in writing before dispatch; service availability and holding limits are shipment-specific.
Routes & Transit Times
- International cargo may move on available direct services or through a Japanese gateway, depending on destination, aircraft capacity, season and carrier acceptance.
- For Europe, North America and other long-haul markets, the practical routing may combine regional airport handling with a major hub connection; the fastest option is not always the option with the most reliable capacity.
- Asian regional destinations may be evaluated for direct uplift where scheduled capacity exists, or for transfer through an established Japanese or regional hub.
- Actual transit time is affected by cargo cut-off, security screening, customs release, connection protection, weekends and Japanese public holidays. Our team confirms the operational schedule before booking.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Do not use passenger departure time as the cargo cut-off. Our team checks the handling agent’s acceptance deadline, screening requirement and delivery appointment for each booking.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity and shipper’s declaration where required. Lithium battery details and battery-in-equipment status must be declared accurately.
- Temperature and live cargo: Confirm packaging qualification, temperature range, acceptance window, contingency instructions and any veterinary or health documentation before cargo reaches the terminal.
- Customs and delivery: Commercial descriptions, HS classification, origin, valuation and permits must be consistent across documents. Customs inspection or document correction may delay release, while final delivery depends on consignee access and local trucking restrictions.
Shipping Tips
- Send our service team the origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, ready time and Incoterms before requesting a routing recommendation.
- For urgent or high-value freight, compare direct uplift with a hub-based alternative and reserve sufficient time for regional trucking, screening and customs procedures.
- Use export-grade packaging with clear piece marks, accurate gross weights and accessible handling labels. Oversized or irregular pieces should be dimensionally approved before pickup.
- For controlled cargo, submit SDS, battery test information, permits, temperature requirements or other supporting documents during quotation, not after truck dispatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Komatsu Airport (Kanazawa Airport) handle international air freight?
It is an international airport and the supplied airport profile identifies HIACT as an international cargo terminal. Acceptance depends on the cargo type, handling arrangement, destination connection and confirmed operating schedule. Our team verifies these points before booking.
Is a direct international freighter guaranteed?
No. A cargo terminal or upgraded runway capability does not guarantee a scheduled freighter for every destination or date. We check live capacity and can compare a Japanese gateway connection when direct uplift is unavailable.
How early should cargo be delivered to the airport?
The correct timing is the confirmed cargo cut-off issued by the handling agent, not simply the passenger flight departure time. For dangerous goods, temperature-controlled freight or shipments requiring inspection, additional preparation time is normally necessary.
Can our team arrange pickup from Kanazawa, Fukui or nearby areas?
Our service team can evaluate regional trucking from the relevant production or consignee location. The quotation and schedule depend on cargo dimensions, road distance, airport acceptance time, delivery restrictions and the selected routing.
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport identity, codes, location, coordinates, address and time zone are based on the supplied airport record. Regulatory and operational verification should be completed against the relevant authorities and handling parties before shipment acceptance.
- Airport and local operating information: komatsuairport.jp
- Japanese aviation administration and regulatory information: mlit.go.jp
- Japanese customs procedures and import/export requirements: customs.go.jp
- International airport and cargo terminology reference: iata.org
Schedules, cargo acceptance rules, facility availability, customs procedures and carrier capacity can change. Our service team uses the applicable booking-date confirmation as the operational basis for each shipment.