NAHA AIRPORT ASSISTANCE

History Naha Airport

Oroku Aerodrome (小禄飛行場), an Imperial Japanese Navy airfield, opened in 1933. The base was taken over by the United States in 1945 and was renamed Naha Airport (那覇飛行場). Pan American World Airways and Northwest Orient began service to Naha in 1947.

The airport was closed for refurbishment between 1952 and 1954. Japan Airlines began service to Okinawa during this time and initially used Kadena Air Base.

Air America operated interisland flights to Miyako and Ishigaki from 1964 to 1967, when Southwest Airlines (now Japan Transocean Air) took over these routes.

Okinawa was returned to Japan in 1972. In 1982, Naha Airport was transferred from US military control to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

The airport was a popular connecting point between Taipei and Shanghai prior to the opening of nonstop Cross-Strait flights between mainland China and Taiwan.

Development

In 2008, the government agreed to significantly expand the domestic terminal, which will require the relocation of cargo facilities and the international terminal.

The construction of a second 2,700 m (8,900 ft.) parallel runway began on March 1, 2014 (opening March 26, 2020), on 160 hectares (400 acres) of reclaimed land.

The new international terminal opened in February 2014. The international terminal is again being expanded and will grow by 3,000 m2 (32,000 sq.ft.) in November 2016. A new building connecting the domestic and international terminals is due to be completed in 2020 along with the second runway.

Terminals

International terminal building.

Interior of the terminal building.

Departure lobby.

Domestic Terminal (1999) - replaced former domestic terminal, extended to include LCCT, other extensions works to conclude in 2016.

Cargo Terminal (2009) - Former domestic terminal became the cargo terminal.

LCCT Terminal (2012) - north annex of domestic terminal (Peach Domestic & International only).

New International Terminal (2014) - replaced old international terminal.

Facilities Naha Airport

3rd floor Departure Lobby Counters.

2nd floor Departure Lobby.

1st floor Arrival Lobby.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Naha Airport(OKA) from downtown?

Naha Airport(OKA) is about 23.548km from downto

On average, how many flights depart from Naha Airport(OKA) each day?

On average, Naha Airport(OKA) has 118 departure flight(s) each day.

What is the earliest departure flight from Naha Airport(OKA)?

The earliest flight is BC590, which departs for Osaka at 06:35. If you wish to take this flight, we recommend you stay at a hotel near the airport on the night before departure.

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