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| nativename-a = 徳島阿波おどり空港
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| nativename-r = Tokushima Awa-odori Kūkō
| nativename-r = Tokushima Awa-odori Kūkō
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| ICAO = RJOS
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| type = Military/Public
| type = Military/Public
| owner = [[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force]]/Government
| owner = [[Japan Self-Defense Force]]/Government
| operator = [[Ministry of Defense (Japan)|Ministry of Defense]]
| operator = {{Navy|Japan}}<br/>{{Army|Japan}}
| city-served = Tokushima, Japan
| city-served = Tokushima, Japan
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| stat3-header = Aircraft movement
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| stat3-data = 10,732
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| footnotes = Source: Japanese [[Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Tokushima Airport|url=http://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001141840.pdf|publisher=Japanese [[Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism]]|accessdate=7 January 2017}}</ref>
| footnotes = Source: Japanese [[Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Tokushima Airport|url=http://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001141840.pdf|publisher=Japanese [[Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism]]|access-date=7 January 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021205147/http://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001141840.pdf|archive-date=21 October 2016}}</ref>
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{{nihongo|'''Tokushima Awaodori Airport'''|徳島阿波おどり空港|Tokushima [[Awa Odori|Awa-odori]] kūkō}} {{airport codes|TKS|RJOS}} is a joint civil-military public [[airport]] in [[Matsushige, Tokushima|Matsushige]], [[Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima]], [[Japan]], near the city of [[Tokushima, Tokushima|Tokushima]].
{{nihongo|'''Tokushima Awaodori Airport'''|徳島阿波おどり空港|Tokushima [[Awa Odori|Awa-odori]] kūkō}} {{airport codes|TKS|RJOS}} is a joint civil-military public [[airport]] in [[Matsushige, Tokushima|Matsushige]], [[Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima]], [[Japan]], near the city of [[Tokushima, Tokushima|Tokushima]].


In addition to scheduled passenger operations, the airport is the base of the [[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force]] Tokushima Air Training Group of 202 Air Training Squadron equipped with [[Beechcraft King Air#Military King Air versions|Beechcraft TC-90]] and [[Mitsubishi H-60|UH-60J]] Search and Rescue helicopter of one flight which detached from JMSDF 72 Squadron. As a result, it is the busiest airport in [[Shikoku]] by aircraft operations, with around 15,000 takeoffs and landings each year. The [[Japan Ground Self-Defense Force]] established the 14 Squadron flying at least two [[Bell UH-1 Iroquois|Fuji UH-1J]] and one [[Hughes OH-6 Cayuse|Kawasaki OH-6D]] by mid-April 2010 at the airport.
In addition to scheduled passenger operations, the airport is the base of the [[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force]] Tokushima Air Training Group of [[202nd Naval Air Training Squadron]] equipped with [[Beechcraft King Air#Military King Air versions|Beechcraft TC-90]]. There are also [[Mitsubishi H-60|UH-60J]] Search and Rescue aircraft of one flight which detached from JMSDF 72 Squadron. As a result, it is the busiest airport in [[Shikoku]] by aircraft operations, with around 15,000 takeoffs and landings each year. The [[Japan Ground Self-Defense Force]] established the 14 Squadron flying at least two [[Bell UH-1 Iroquois|Fuji UH-1J]] and one [[Hughes OH-6 Cayuse|Kawasaki OH-6D]] by mid-April 2010 at the airport.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Tokushima Airport (TKS-RJOS).jpg|thumb|Aerial view of Tokushima Airport]]
[[File:Tokushima Airport (TKS-RJOS).jpg|thumb|Aerial view of Tokushima Airport]]
Tokushima Airport opened as an [[Imperial Japanese Navy]] air base in 1941.
Tokushima Airport opened as an [[Imperial Japanese Navy]] air base in 1941 but [[Japan Air Transport]] opened a seaplane facility in Tokushima in 1922.<ref>https://www.topics.or.jp/articles/-/73471. (Japanese)</ref>


The current runway was completed in 1987; it was extended to {{convert|2500|m|abbr=on|0}}, with projected completion in 2010.<ref>http://airportnews.jp/headline/8/</ref>
The current runway was completed in 1987; it was extended to {{convert|2500|m|abbr=on|0}}, with projected completion in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=徳島空港、愛称を募集－滑走路延長と新ターミナル完成に向け|url=http://airportnews.jp/headline/8/}}</ref>


The airport has had scheduled service to [[Kagoshima Airport|Kagoshima]] (1997–98), [[Kansai International Airport|Kansai]] (briefly in 2000), and [[Osaka International Airport|Osaka/Itami]] (until 2003). There are 12 scheduled flights per day.
The airport has had scheduled service to [[Kagoshima Airport|Kagoshima]] (1997–98), [[Kansai International Airport|Kansai]] (briefly in 2000), and [[Osaka International Airport|Osaka/Itami]] (until 2003). There are 12 scheduled flights per day.


On April 13, 2006, [[Skymark Airlines]] discontinued its flights to Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) leaving [[Japan Airlines]] as the sole carrier to Tokyo. In response to Skymark's exit, Japan Airlines increased the number of flights between the two cities. Since Tokyo-Haneda opened its fourth runway, [[All Nippon Airways]] announced to resume its service to Tokyo.
On April 13, 2006, [[Skymark Airlines]] discontinued its flights to Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) leaving [[Japan Airlines]] as the sole carrier to Tokyo. In response to Skymark's exit, Japan Airlines increased the number of flights between the two cities. Since Tokyo-Haneda opened its fourth runway, [[All Nippon Airways]] announced the resumption of service to Tokyo.


A new passenger terminal opened in the first quarter of 2010.
A new passenger terminal opened in the first quarter of 2010.

An international terminal facility with a dedicated boarding bridge and waiting area opened in January 2018, mainly to accommodate charter flights from China.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nikkei.com/paper/article/?n_cid=kobetsu&ng=DGKKZO26001620S8A120C1LA0000|script-title=ja:国際線 新ターミナル離陸 徳島空港 供用を開始|date=2018-01-23|website=Nikkei|language=ja|access-date=2018-01-22}}</ref>


[[ShinMaywa|ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.]] maintains a plant (primarily aircraft modification and refurbishment) at the airport. The plant also provides components for the [[Gulfstream G550]] [GV-SP] and [[Kawasaki P-1]].
[[ShinMaywa|ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.]] maintains a plant (primarily aircraft modification and refurbishment) at the airport. The plant also provides components for the [[Gulfstream G550]] [GV-SP] and [[Kawasaki P-1]].


==Airlines and destinations==
==Airlines and destinations==
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{{Airport-dest-list
{{Airport-dest-list
|[[All Nippon Airways]] | [[Tokyo-Haneda]]
|[[All Nippon Airways]] | [[Tokyo–Haneda]]
|[[Japan Airlines]] | [[Tokyo-Haneda]]
|[[J-Air]] | [[Fukuoka Airport|Fukuoka]]
|[[Japan Airlines]] | [[Tokyo–Haneda]]
|[[Japan Airlines]] <br> operated by [[J-Air]] | [[Fukuoka Airport|Fukuoka]]<br> '''Seasonal''': [[New Chitose Airport|Sapporo-Chitose]]
}}
}}

==Statistics==
{{Airport-Statistics|iata=TKS}}

==Accidents and Incidents==
*On April 5, 2015, [[Japan Airlines]] Flight 455, a [[Boeing 767|Boeing 767-346]] carrying 67 passengers and crews, was forced to initiate a [[Go-around]] after touching down as the pilot noticed there was a vehicle inside the runway. Investigations by the [[Japan Transport Safety Board]] later revealed that the single air traffic controller of the [[Japan Maritime Self Defense Force]] in charge at the time neglected protocols and allowed the vehicle on to the runway 10 minutes before he approved the landing of the 767.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-04-06 |title=管制ミスで着陸やり直し 徳島空港、滑走路に作業車 |url=https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXLASDG05H6W_V00C15A4CC1000/ |access-date=2022-09-11 |website=日本経済新聞 |language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=日本航空株式会社 航空重大インシデント 車両が存在する滑走路への着陸の試み（平成27年4月5日発生） |url=https://www.mlit.go.jp/jtsb/aircraft/p-pdf/AI2016-4-1-p.pdf}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.tokushima-airport.co.jp/english/index.html Airport website] (English)
*{{Official website}} {{in lang|en}}
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Revision as of 18:50, 19 February 2024

Tokushima Awaodori Airport

徳島阿波おどり空港

Tokushima Awa-odori Kūkō
Summary
Airport typeMilitary/Public
OwnerJapan Self-Defense Force/Government
Operator Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
ServesTokushima, Japan
Elevation AMSL37 ft / 11 m
Coordinates34°07′56″N 134°36′33″E / 34.13222°N 134.60917°E / 34.13222; 134.60917
Map
RJOS is located in Tokushima Prefecture
RJOS
RJOS
Location in Japan
RJOS is located in Japan
RJOS
RJOS
RJOS (Japan)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
11/29 2,500 8,202 Asphalt concrete
Statistics (2015)
Passengers1,000,121
Cargo (metric tonnes)2,258
Aircraft movement10,732

Tokushima Awaodori Airport (徳島阿波おどり空港, Tokushima Awa-odori kūkō) (IATA: TKS, ICAO: RJOS) is a joint civil-military public airport in Matsushige, Tokushima, Japan, near the city of Tokushima.

In addition to scheduled passenger operations, the airport is the base of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Tokushima Air Training Group of 202nd Naval Air Training Squadron equipped with Beechcraft TC-90. There are also UH-60J Search and Rescue aircraft of one flight which detached from JMSDF 72 Squadron. As a result, it is the busiest airport in Shikoku by aircraft operations, with around 15,000 takeoffs and landings each year. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force established the 14 Squadron flying at least two Fuji UH-1J and one Kawasaki OH-6D by mid-April 2010 at the airport.

History

Aerial view of Tokushima Airport

Tokushima Airport opened as an Imperial Japanese Navy air base in 1941 but Japan Air Transport opened a seaplane facility in Tokushima in 1922.[2]

The current runway was completed in 1987; it was extended to 2,500 m (8,202 ft), with projected completion in 2010.[3]

The airport has had scheduled service to Kagoshima (1997–98), Kansai (briefly in 2000), and Osaka/Itami (until 2003). There are 12 scheduled flights per day.

On April 13, 2006, Skymark Airlines discontinued its flights to Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) leaving Japan Airlines as the sole carrier to Tokyo. In response to Skymark's exit, Japan Airlines increased the number of flights between the two cities. Since Tokyo-Haneda opened its fourth runway, All Nippon Airways announced the resumption of service to Tokyo.

A new passenger terminal opened in the first quarter of 2010.

An international terminal facility with a dedicated boarding bridge and waiting area opened in January 2018, mainly to accommodate charter flights from China.[4]

ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd. maintains a plant (primarily aircraft modification and refurbishment) at the airport. The plant also provides components for the Gulfstream G550 [GV-SP] and Kawasaki P-1.

Airlines and destinations

AirlinesDestinations
All Nippon Airways Tokyo–Haneda
J-Air Fukuoka
Japan Airlines Tokyo–Haneda

Statistics

Annual passenger traffic at TKS airport. See Wikidata query.

Accidents and Incidents

References

  1. ^ "Tokushima Airport" (PDF). Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 October 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  2. ^ https://www.topics.or.jp/articles/-/73471. (Japanese)
  3. ^ "徳島空港、愛称を募集－滑走路延長と新ターミナル完成に向け".
  4. ^ 国際線 新ターミナル離陸 徳島空港 供用を開始. Nikkei (in Japanese). 2018-01-23. Retrieved 2018-01-22.
  5. ^ "管制ミスで着陸やり直し 徳島空港、滑走路に作業車". 日本経済新聞 (in Japanese). 2015-04-06. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
  6. ^ "日本航空株式会社 航空重大インシデント 車両が存在する滑走路への着陸の試み（平成27年4月5日発生）" (PDF).

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