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Aomori Airport

Aomori, Japan
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664 ft
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Northern Honshu's gateway connecting Aomori to Japan and beyond.

Opened
1961
Location
Aomori, Japan
Aomori Airport (IATA: AOJ, ICAO: RJSA) is a regional airport serving Aomori City, the capital of Aomori Prefecture in the northern tip of Honshu, Japan. It handles both domestic and limited international flights, functioning as an important air link for a region otherwise accessible primarily by the Tohoku Shinkansen. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 664 feet (202 meters) above sea level and operates a single runway. It serves as a key transport hub for residents of Aomori Prefecture, particularly during winter months when heavy snowfall can complicate surface travel. Domestic routes connect Aomori primarily to Tokyo (Haneda), Osaka (Itami), Nagoya, and Sapporo, with seasonal international services occasionally operated to destinations in East Asia.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Airport limousine buses connect Aomori Airport to Aomori Station and downtown Aomori City, with the journey taking approximately 35 minutes.
Airlines here
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) are the primary carriers operating domestic services at Aomori Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located at an elevation of approximately 202 meters, making winter snow operations a regular challenge.
  • ›The airport is one of the snowiest commercial airports in Japan, receiving heavy winter snowfall typical of the Aomori region.
  • ›A single runway (06/24) serves all flight operations.
  • ›Seasonal international charter flights have connected Aomori to destinations in China and South Korea.
  • ›The airport serves as an important gateway for tourists visiting Aomori's famous Nebuta Festival and Towada-Hachimantai National Park.
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Route map (5 destinations)

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Routes

AOJ → CTSJL · E70
AOJ → ITMJL · E70
AOJ → HNDJL · 73H
AOJ → NKMJH · E70
AOJ → ICNKE · 73H

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Aomori Airport
Encyclopaedia

Aomori Airport is an international airport located 11.2 km (7.0 mi) south-southwest of Aomori Station in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. In 2018, the airport was the 27th-busiest in Japan.

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