Komatsu Airport (小松飛行場, Komatsu Hikōjō^?) (IATA: KMQ, ICAO: RJNK) is an airport located in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It serves the southern Ishikawa Prefecture including the capital Kanazawa (which has its IATA city code QKW), and the northern Fukui Prefecture including the capital Fukui. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... The Japan Air Self-Defense Force ), or JASDF, is the aviation branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces responsible for the defense of Japanese airspace and other aerospace operations. ... Kanazawa (金沢市; -shi) is the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan. ... The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... First green of spring and Mt. ... Ishikawa Prefecture ) is located in the Chubu region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Ishikawa Prefecture ) is located in the Chubu region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Kanazawa (金沢市; -shi) is the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan. ... Fukui Prefecture ) is located in the ChÅ«bu region on HonshÅ« island, Japan. ... , Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ...

Overview

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Komatsu Base shares its runways with civil aviation. Its taxiways are on both sides of the runway. The inland-side taxiway is used by the JASDF and the sea-side one is used by the civil terminal. The airport is served by Boeing 747-sized airliners and is the largest airport in the Hokuriku region. It is equipped with an ILS, allowing fewer cancellation of services during the snowy winter months. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force ), or JASDF, is the aviation branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces responsible for the defense of Japanese airspace and other aerospace operations. ... A taxiway is a strip of land on an airport on which aircraft can roll (taxi) to or from a hangar, terminal, runway, or other facility. ... The Boeing 747, sometimes nicknamed the Jumbo Jet,[4][5] is long-haul, widebody commercial airliner manufactured by Boeing in the United States. ... Hokuriku region , literally North Land) (地方 means region, so I would say Northern Region!!)is the region along the Sea of Japan within the Chubu region, the central region of Honshū, the main island of Japan. ... The Localizer station at Hanover/Langenhagen International Airport in Hanover, Germany. ... Snow is a type of precipitation in the form of crystalline water ice, consisting of a multitude of snowflakes that fall from clouds. ...

Its runway surface is undergoing strengthening upgrades to enable non-stop freighter flights to and from Europe and North America from 2006. A temporary runway is currently used from 17 March 2005. Cargo ship or freighter is any sort of ship that carries goods and materials from one port to another. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Passenger Facilities

• Domestic Terminal Building
• International Terminal Building

Operated by Hokuriku Air Terminal Building K.K.

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Cargo Facilities

• HIACT (Hokuriku International Air Cargo Terminal)
  • International Cargo Building 1
  • International Cargo Building 2
• Domestic Cargo Building

Other Facilities

• Komatsu Airport Office, Ōsaka Air Transportation Bureau.
• Komatsu Office, Air Transportation Security Association.
• Fire and Disaster Mitigation Office, Ishikawa Prefectural Government.
  • Equipped with Bell 412EP fire and disaster mitigation helicopter "Hakusan".
• Komatsu Operations Office, Nakanihon Air Service
  • A helicopter is based here.

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Japan Air Self-Defence Force Komatsu Base

Komatsu Airbase (小松基地, Komatsu Kichi) is an airbase of Japan Self-Defense Force opened in February 1961. Lajes Airbase in the Azores islands, Portugal An Airbase, sometimes referred to as a military airport or airfield, provides basing and support of military aircraft. ... The Japan Self-Defense Forces (Japanese: 自衛隊, Jieitai) or JSDF, are the military forces in Japan that were established after the end of World War II. The force has been engaged in no real combat but has been engaged in some international peacekeeping operations. ...

The "Airspace G" is a large training airspace over the Sea of Japan to the north of the base. The Sea of Japan is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean, bordered by Japan, Korea and Russia. ...

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It often hosts technical competitions of the JASDF.

History

• 1943 Construction begins as the airport for the Japanese Imperial Navy Maizuru headquarters.
• 1944 Construction complete. with east-west 1500 m and north-south 1700 m.
• November 1945 Annexed by United States of America and became an auxially radar base.
• 1955 Non-scheduled routes serving to Osaka by Nippon Helicopter Yuso (current All Nippon Airways).
• February 1958 Returned from the United States.
• 1960 The runway was extended to 2400 m. Designated as a shared airport for defense and civil.
• February 1961 JASDF Komatsu Base was opened.
• 1962 Scheduled civil service began.
• 1964 The runway was extended to 2700 m to introduce F-104J.
• 1973 Jet service begans with Boeing 737s.
• 1979 International scheduled service to Seoul began.
• 1980 B747s were introduced to Tokyo
• 1981 The new domestic terminal complete.
• 1984 The new international terminal complete.
• 1994 HIACT（International Cargo Building）complete. Designated as a Free Access Zone.
• 1994 Cargolux began international scheduled freight service between Luxembourg.
• 2002 The new HIACT termial complete.
• 2004 The new control tower began operations.
• 2005 The temporary runway began operation.
• 2006 Scheduled completion of upgrading of the permanent runway.

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Statistics

Acceptance of training United States Air Force

In July 2006, The mayor of Komatsu city told the chief of Japan Defense Agency the city would accept training of the USAF aircraft. As the neighbouring municipalities also officially announced the acceptance, USAF aircraft are expected to come to the airport for training. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... The Japan Defense Agency ) is an agency of the Cabinet Office in the Cabinet of Japan. ...

Routes

Domestic

• All Nippon Airways (Fukuoka, Sapporo-Chitose, Sendai, Tokyo-Haneda, Tokyo-Narita)
• Japan Airlines (Tokyo-Haneda)
  • Japan Transocean Air (Okinawa)

All Nippon Airways Co. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Japan Transocean Air (日本トランスオーシャン航空 Nihon Toransuōshan Kōkū or JTA) is an airline subsidiary of Japan Airlines. ...

International

• China Eastern Airlines (Shanghai-Pudong, China)
• Korean Air (Seoul-Incheon, South Korea)
• EVA Air (Taipei-Taoyuan, Taiwan, planned in early 2008)^[1]