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Komatsu Airport
The largest airport in the Hokuriku region, where you can watch commercial and Japan Self-Defense Force aircraft take off and land up close.
Komatsu Airport serves as the largest airport in the Hokuriku region from its perch in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The airport offers convenient access to southern Ishikawa and northern Fukui, including Kanazawa and Fukui cities, and is also close to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gassho-style villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, making it a key gateway to the Hokuriku area.
In addition to domestic flights to Haneda, Sapporo, Fukuoka, and Naha, the airport also operates international routes to Taipei, Shanghai, Seoul, and Hong Kong (as of October 2025). Inside the terminal, visitors can grab a taste of local specialties like Komatsu Udon and Kanazawa Curry at restaurants and cafés, or browse shops selling regional products to pass the time before departure. The 3rd-floor observation deck offers a thrilling chance to catch aircraft take off and land up close.
In addition to domestic flights to Haneda, Sapporo, Fukuoka, and Naha, the airport also operates international routes to Taipei, Shanghai, Seoul, and Hong Kong (as of October 2025). Inside the terminal, visitors can grab a taste of local specialties like Komatsu Udon and Kanazawa Curry at restaurants and cafés, or browse shops selling regional products to pass the time before departure. The 3rd-floor observation deck offers a thrilling chance to catch aircraft take off and land up close.
Highlights
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A key gateway airport providing access to the Hokuriku region.
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Offers both domestic and international flights, including routes to Taipei and Shanghai.
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The observation deck is a popular spot for taking photos with aircraft up close.
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The nearby Aviation Plaza Museum is also a favorite attraction for visitors.
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An observation deck where you can experience the excitement of aircraft taking off and landing up close
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A must-visit Aviation Plaza Museum in front of the airport for aviation enthusiasts
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A key airport serving as a gateway to the Hokuriku region
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean are available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Yes, it is.
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Do you offer tax-free services?
Yes, we do.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Yes.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 小松空港
- Postal Code
- 923-0993
- Address
- Yo-50, Ukiyanagimachi, Komatsu City, Ishikawa
- Telephone
- 0761-21-9803
- Closed
- Open every day
- Business Hours
- 6:25am - 10:15pm
- Access
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(1) 12 minutes by limousine bus from Komatsu Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen or IR Ishikawa Railway Line. Get off at the “Komatsu Airport” stop and walk 1 minute.
(2) About 8 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Komatsu Interchange. - Official Website
- Official Website (English)