Kobe Airport Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Kobe Airport


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Summary
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.

History of Kobe Airport
Getting to and from the Airport
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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.