HIROSHIMA AIRPORT ASSISTANCE

History of Hiroshima International Airport

The New Hiroshima Airport was opened for public use on 29 October 1993 as a replacement for the old Hiroshima Airport,

which was renamed Hiroshima-Nishi Airport.The old airport was located in a more central waterfront location, but was too small to handle widebody aircraft and could not be expanded. In 1994, the New Hiroshima Airport was renamed to just Hiroshima Airport.

The airport's single runway opened with a length of 2,500 m (700 m longer than Hiroshima-Nishi). The runway was then extended to 3,000 m in 2001, and its ILS was upgraded to CAT-IIIa in 2008 and CAT-IIIb in 2009.

Ground Transportation of Hiroshima International Airport

Road: The airport has no direct expressway connection but is located near the San'yō Expressway. Limousine bus service to and from the downtown Hiroshima Bus Terminal is scheduled at 53 minutes but is often subject to traffic delays. Hiroshima Station is accessible by bus in 45 minutes. Bus service is also available to Shiraichi Station, Fukuyama Station, Kure Station and Mihara Station.

Rail: Unusually among major Japanese airports, Hiroshima Airport has no railway station. The closest station is Shiraichi Station on the San'yō Main Line, and planners have proposed connecting the airport to this station with a new line, or to build a new station on the San'yō Shinkansen high-speed rail line. The West Japan Railway Company, which operates both lines, has rejected proposals for connections because of the high cost involved and to maintain JR's competitiveness with commercial airlines for passenger traffic to and from Hiroshima.

Buses: Many bus routes connect the airport to Hiroshima and other nearby cities. For timetables, fares, and companies, visit the Hiroshima Airport website.

Car Rentals: The following car rental agencies have offices located in the Arrivals Hall: Times Car Rental • Toyota Rent a Car • Nissan Rent a Car • Nippon Rent a Car • Orix Rent a Car.

Hotel Shuttles: See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis: A taxi stand is located just outside the Arrivals Hall on the ground floor.

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