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Fukushima Airport

Sukagawa, Japan

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Fukushima Airport

Sukagawa, Japan
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Fukushima Prefecture's gateway serving central Japan.

Opened
1997
Location
Sukagawa, Japan
Fukushima Airport (IATA: FKS, ICAO: RJSF) is a regional airport located in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It serves as the primary air gateway for Fukushima Prefecture, connecting the region to domestic and select international destinations. The airport opened in 1997 and handles a modest volume of passenger traffic, with domestic routes primarily serving major Japanese cities. International charter and scheduled services have connected it to destinations in China and South Korea, though these routes have fluctuated over the years. Fukushima Airport is operated by Fukushima Prefecture and plays an important role in regional connectivity, particularly given the prefecture's significance in Japanese history following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and nuclear disaster at Fukushima Daiichi.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international operations.
Getting to & from
Fukushima Airport is accessible by bus services connecting to major cities in Fukushima Prefecture, including Fukushima City and Koriyama.
Airlines here
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has operated domestic services at Fukushima Airport, with other carriers providing seasonal or charter international flights.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Sukagawa City despite being named after Fukushima Prefecture.
  • ›Opened in 1997 as a prefectural airport managed by Fukushima Prefecture.
  • ›The airport has a runway length of approximately 2,500 meters.
  • ›International routes have historically included connections to China and South Korea.
  • ›The airport remained operational and served relief efforts following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Routes

FKS → ITMFW · CRJ
FKS → CTSHD · 735
FKS → CTSNH · 737 735
FKS → ITMNH · 735 CRJ DH8 CR7
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Fukushima Airport
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Fukushima Airport is an airport in Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The airport is located 19.4 km (12.1 mi) southeast of Kōriyama Station. It has served as the regional airport hub since its opening in 1993, the closest alternative being Sendai International Airport. Fukushima Airport is also a popular tourist destination for fans of the tokusatsu franchise, Ultraman. Ultraman creator Eiji Tsuburaya was born and raised in Sukagawa City, which is commemorated by an array of Ultraman displays on the grounds of the airport, as well as the first Ultraman store within the Tōhoku region.

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