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Hakodate Airport

Hakodate, Japan

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Gateway to southern Hokkaido's historic port city.

Opened

1961

Location

Hakodate, Japan

Hakodate Airport (HKD/RJCH) is a public airport serving Hakodate, a major city in the southwestern tip of Hokkaido, Japan. It handles domestic routes primarily to Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Sapporo, and also accommodates seasonal international charter flights. The airport plays an important role in supporting tourism to Hakodate, which is known for its scenic night views, historic Motomachi district, and fresh seafood. Passenger numbers are modest compared to major Japanese hubs but the airport remains a vital transport link for the region. The runway and facilities have undergone upgrades over the years to support larger aircraft and improve passenger experience, reflecting the city's growing popularity as a domestic and international tourist destination.

Terminals

The airport has a single passenger terminal building handling both domestic and international operations.

Getting to & from

Hakodate Airport is connected to the city center by bus services, with the journey to Hakodate Station taking approximately 20 minutes; taxis are also readily available.

Airlines here

Major carriers operating at Hakodate include All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL), providing connections to Tokyo Haneda, Osaka Itami, Nagoya, and other domestic points.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 8 km from Hakodate city center.
›The airport has a single runway designated 12/30.
›Seasonal international charter flights have operated to destinations in China and South Korea.
›Hakodate is one of the most popular tourist cities in Hokkaido, driving leisure travel demand.
›The opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in 2016 introduced some competition for travel from Tokyo.

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Route map (6 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

EVA Air

TransAsia Airways

Hokkaido International Airlines

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines Domestic

All Nippon Airways

Routes

HKD → TPEBR · 332

HKD → TPEGE · 330

HKD → HNDHD · 763

HKD → HNDJL · 73H 767

HKD → ITMJL · CRJ

HKD → CTSNH · DH8

HKD → KIXNH · 737

HKD → TPENH · 332

HKD → HNDNH · 772 767 320

HKD → NGONH · 320

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A330-2002 routes Boeing 7672 routes Airbus A3202 routes Airbus A3301 routes Boeing 767-3001 routes 73H1 routes CRJ1 routes DH81 routes Boeing 7371 routes Boeing 777-2001 routes

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Hakodate Airport is an airport located 7.6 km (4.7 mi) east of Hakodate Station in Hakodate, a city in Hokkaidō, Japan. It is owned by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and operated by Hokkaido Airports.

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