Kobe Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kobe Airport
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| Owner | City of Kobe |
| Operator | Kansai Airports Kobe |
| Serves | Kobe, Japan |
| Location | Chuo-ku, Kobe |
| Hub for | Skymark Airlines |
| Website | www.kairport.co.jp |
Kobe Airport is an airport built on an artificial island. This island is located just off the coast of Kobe, Japan. The airport is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) south of Sannomiya Station. It mainly handles flights within Japan. However, it can also be used for international charter flights.
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History of Kobe Airport
Building the Airport
The city government of Kobe first suggested building an airport in the harbor. This idea came up in 1982. The airport was planned to be next to Port Island. Building an airport on an artificial island means creating new land in the sea.
Opening and Growth
Kobe Airport officially opened on February 16, 2006. It welcomed its first international charter flight in September 2006. In its first year, the airport served almost 2.7 million passengers. By 2017, this number grew to over 3 million passengers.
Airport Classification
Kobe Airport is officially known as a 3rd class airport. This classification helps define its size and the types of flights it can handle.
Getting to and from the Airport
Kobe Airport is well-connected to other places. You can take a special high-speed ferry called the Kobe-Kanku Bay Shuttle. This ferry connects Kobe Airport to Kansai International Airport. The trip between the two airports takes only 31 minutes.
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Images for kids
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Kobe Airport
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Kobe Airport (bottom) under construction in 2003
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Passenger concourse
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Kobe Airport and transportations to the downtown
