Asahikawa Airport (IATA: AKJ, ICAO: RJEC) is a regional airport serving Asahikawa, the second-largest city in Hokkaido, Japan, and is administratively located in Higashikagura, Kamikawa Subprefecture. It serves as an important hub for travelers accessing central and northern Hokkaido, including popular ski resorts such as Furano and Kamui Ski Links, as well as Asahiyama Zoo. The airport handles both domestic routes connecting to major Japanese cities such as Tokyo (Haneda and Narita), Osaka, and Nagoya, as well as seasonal international charter flights, particularly during the winter ski season. Passenger traffic reflects strong seasonal demand tied to winter sports tourism. The airport is operated under Japan's system of state-managed regional airports and plays a vital role in maintaining air connectivity for the inland region of Hokkaido, which is not served by the Shinkansen bullet train network.