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Iwate Hanamaki Airport
A gateway to the skies at Iwate Prefecture’s only airport with seven domestic and international routes.
As Iwate’s aerial gateway, this mid-sized airport operates regular domestic flights to Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, and Fukuoka. Internationally, two weekly flights run to Taipei (as of July 2025, the Shanghai route remains suspended).
A stop inside the airport will reveal a wide menu of local specialties and regional bites in the many shops and restaurants. The restaurant Iwate Hanamaki Daishokudō is especially popular for dishes featuring regional ingredients such as Iwate’s branded pork (Platinum Pork) and Iwate Shorthorn beef. In the international departure lounge, a duty-free shop sells sweets, tobacco, liquor, and more.
Travelers on the go will love to know there’s fully-loaded Wi-Fi on the premises plus family-friendly services including stroller rentals and kids’ play area. Major facility signage is multilingual, displayed in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean to accommodate inbound travelers. Adding to its unique charm, the airport plays Yumi Matsutoya’s song “Midori no Machi ni Maiorite” as background music, and a plaque featuring her handwritten lyrics is installed in the departure lobby.
Highlights
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The only airport in Iwate, with 5 domestic routes and 2 international routes.
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Features restaurants and shops where visitors can enjoy Iwate’s gourmet specialties.
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Facilities are designed with consideration for families with children and international travelers.
Photos
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A simple layout: the 1st floor houses check-in and the arrivals lobby, the 2nd floor is the departures lobby, and the 3rd floor is the observation deck
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“Iwate Hanamaki Daishokudō,” where you can savor Iwate’s flavors right up until departure
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A handwritten plaque of Yumi Matsutoya’s song “Midori no Machi ni Maiorite”, said to be inspired by Iwate
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese are available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Yes, it is. (Please connect to “hanamaki-airport”)
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes. (large 400yen／small 200yen)
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- いわて花巻空港
- Postal Code
- 025-0003
- Address
- 53, 2-chiwari, Higashimiyanome, Hanamaki City, Iwate
- Telephone
- 0198-26-5011
- Closed
- Open every day
- Business Hours
- 8:00am - 7:30pm
- Access
- 5 minutes by car from JR Hanamaki Airport Station, with an airport shuttle bus available.
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)