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Tokyo International Airport

Tokyo International Airport (東京国際空港, Tōkyō Kokusai Kūkō), also known as Haneda Airport (羽田空港, Haneda Kūkō), is a very important airport in Tokyo, Japan. It's one of the two main airports that serve the huge Tokyo area.

Haneda Airport is located in a place called Ōta, Tokyo. This is about 14 kilometers (9 miles) south of Tokyo Station, which is a big train hub in the city. Getting to the airport is easy! You can take a train directly from Hamamatsucho Station or Shinagawa Station.

What is Haneda Airport?

Haneda Airport is a busy place where many airplanes take off and land every day. It handles flights to many cities across Japan and also to other countries around the world. It's like a giant gateway connecting Tokyo to the rest of the world.

History of Haneda Airport

Haneda Airport has been around for a long time. It first opened in 1931. Over the years, it has grown much bigger and more modern. It started as a small airfield and became a major international airport.

After World War II, the airport was used by the U.S. Air Force for a while. Later, it went back to being a civilian airport. It has been expanded many times to handle more passengers and flights.

Terminals at Haneda

Haneda Airport has several large buildings called terminals. These are where passengers check in, go through security, and board their planes.

  • Terminal 1: This terminal opened in 1993. It's mainly used by Japan Airlines (JAL) and Skymark Airlines for domestic flights within Japan.
  • Terminal 2: This terminal was completed in 2004. It's home to All Nippon Airways (ANA) and other airlines like StarFlyer, Skynet Asia, and Air Do, also for domestic flights.
  • International Terminal: This newer terminal opened in October 2010. It's where all the international flights arrive and depart. It has cool shops and restaurants, including a street designed to look like old Japan called "Edo-Koji."

These terminals are connected, making it easy for travelers to move between them.

Getting Around the Airport

Inside the airport, you'll find many things to make your trip comfortable. There are shops where you can buy souvenirs, restaurants for food, and even observation decks. From these decks, you can watch the airplanes take off and land, which is a lot of fun!

The airport also has good transportation links. The Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu Line trains connect the airport directly to central Tokyo. This makes it very convenient for travelers.

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Images for kids

  • Haneda Airfield 1937

    Haneda Airfield in 1937

  • Haneda Airport in 1952

    U.S. Air Force C-97 Stratofreighter at Haneda Army Air Base in 1952

  • JAL Aircraft Mokusei-go

    Japan Airlines flight attendants in 1952

  • Haneda Airport Aerial photograph.1984

    An aerial view of Haneda in 1984 showing the 1970 terminal on the west side of the field, the site of which is now occupied by the International Terminal. The large area under reclamation to the east would become the site of today's Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

  • Tokyo International Airport Terminal 1 -01

    Terminal 1, completed in 1993, now houses Japan's flag carrier Japan Airlines and Skymark

  • Haneda Bigbird Tarminal 2

    Terminal 2, completed in 2004, now houses All Nippon Airways, StarFlyer, Skynet Asia and Air Do.

  • Haneda International Terminal and Station

    The international terminal, opened in October 2010

  • Haneda domestic and international terminals

    A wide view of Haneda Airport's facilities and terminals. JAL and ANA cargo centers are on the far left. To the immediate right of the cargo centers is the Japan Meteorological Agency's Tokyo Airport Weather Observatory, to its right is the Tokyo International Airport Offices Building Two, and the tall white tower to its right is the airport's control tower. The Number Two Parking Area is to the right of the control tower, and Terminal 1 is to the right of the parking area. Terminal 2 is behind Terminal 1 and cannot be seen from this angle. To the right of Terminal 1 are JAL's maintenance centers, and on the far right of the photo are the international cargo facility and the international terminal

  • ANA A320-200(JA8388) (4778886422)

    All Nippon Airways Airbus A320 taking off at Haneda Airport

  • Air China A321-200(B-6555) (5342185077)

    Air China Airbus A321 taking off at Haneda Airport.

  • Skymark B737-800(JA737R) (4299546469)

    Skymark Airlines Boeing 737–800 landing at Haneda Airport.

  • Solaseed Air B737-800(JA801X) (6666899487)

    Solaseed Air Boeing 737–800 taxiing at Haneda Airport.

  • JAL B737-800(JA302J) (3817128761)

    JAL Express Boeing 737–800 taxiing at Haneda Airport.

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    British Airways Boeing 777-200ER taxiing at Haneda Airport

  • Shuto Kosokudoro Route 1 -01

    Tokyo Monorail and Shuto Expressway

  • Tokyo International Airport Terminal 1 -01

    Terminal 1

  • Haneda Airport Terminal1 South Wing

    Departure lounge (South)

  • Haneda Airport Terminal1 MarketPlace

    Market Place

  • Haneda Airport T2

    Concourse

  • Haneda Bigbird Tarminal 2

    Terminal 2

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    Departure lounge

  • Haneda Airport Terminal2 MarketPlace

    Market Place

  • Haneda Airport Terminal2 ObservationDeck

    Observation deck

  • Haneda kokusaisen entrance

    International Terminal

  • International Airport International Terminal no2

    Departure level

  • Haneda airport International Terminal no1

    Edo-Koji, shopping area

  • Haneda International Terminal GF

    Entrance

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