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• Region: Asia-Pacific (East Asia)
• Country/State: Japan (Aichi Prefecture)
• City/Town: Tokoname (serving Nagoya / Chūbu region)
• Website: https://www.centrair.jp
• Type of Airport: International
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: NGO
o ICAO: RJGG
• Terminals:
– Terminal 1 (full-service international & domestic)
– Terminal 2 (low-cost carriers)
• Passenger numbers:
– ~12.5 million passengers (calendar year 2024)
Parking
• Short-term: Multi-storey parking directly connected to terminal by covered walkways
• Long-term: Long-stay parking with daily caps; advance reservation available
• Valet: No airport-operated valet parking; premium self-parking products available
Hotel
• On site:
– Centrair Hotel (direct access to terminal)
• Nearby:
– Limited nearby hotels; additional options in Tokoname and Nagoya city
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Wide range of Japanese and international dining, including regional Nagoya cuisine
• Bars: Cafés and licensed bars primarily airside
• Lounges: ANA Lounge, JAL Lounge, airline partner lounges, Plaza Premium Lounge
• Duty-free shops: Duty-free retail in international departure and arrival areas
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, convenience stores, pharmacies and bookshops
• On-site travel agent: Limited; airline counters and tourist information desks available
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information counters and centralised lost & found
• Car rental: Major Japanese and international car-rental companies on site
• Taxi/transport to city: Meitetsu μ-SKY limited express, local rail services, buses, taxis
• Baby/parent room: Nursing rooms, family toilets and children’s play areas throughout terminal
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi airport-wide; extensive charging points; business services via lounges
• Gym: No public gym; fitness facilities available at on-site hotel
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Limited grooming and relaxation services
• Other facilities: Medical clinic, prayer rooms, observation deck, Japanese bath (onsen-style spa “Fu no Yu”)
• Biometric check-in: Biometric self-service check-in and boarding used by Japanese carriers on selected routes
• Biometric customs: Automated immigration e-gates for biometric passport holders (eligible travellers)
Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance available; request via airline in advance
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrivals
• Fully step-free access throughout terminals with ramps, elevators and wide corridors
• Accessible parking spaces close to terminal entrances
• Accessible toilets throughout terminal
• Priority security and immigration lanes available
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Support for non-visible disabilities via trained staff
• Rail station designed with step-free access, tactile paving and audible announcements
Runways
• Runway 18/36
Length/Width
• 18/36: ~3,500 m × 60 m
• Runway supports Code F aircraft operations (A380-capable)
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surface to enhance wet-weather braking performance
• Advanced drainage systems mitigate hydroplaning risk
• Technical specifications published in the Japanese AIP
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed on both runway ends
• CAT II capability available
• Approved for CAT II low-visibility operations for suitably equipped aircraft and crews
Navigation aids
• ILS with PAPI visual approach guidance
• VOR/DME navigation aids
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
• Advanced surface movement radar and ground surveillance systems
Low-visibility operations
– Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– CAT II operations during fog and heavy rain
– Stop bars and enhanced ATC separation applied
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Airport-specific annual OTP figures not routinely published
• OTP generally strong due to:
– Single-runway efficiency
– Lower congestion than Tokyo hubs
– High operational reliability of Japanese carriers
Airfield restrictions
• Noise abatement procedures apply
• Slot coordination during peak international periods
• Weather-related operational restrictions during typhoons
• Planned runway maintenance managed via NOTAMs
Aircraft maintenance
• Aircraft maintenance facilities on site
• Line maintenance available for domestic and international carriers
• Strong support infrastructure linked to Toyota-region industrial base
• Oversight by Japanese aviation authorities
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Airport operator targets carbon-neutral airport operations in line with Japan’s national climate goals
• Extensive use of fixed electrical ground power and pre-conditioned air at gates
• Terminal-wide LED lighting and high-efficiency HVAC systems
• Comprehensive waste reduction, recycling and sorting programs
Renewable energy use
• On-site solar photovoltaic installations on terminal and airport facilities
• Increasing procurement of renewable electricity via grid supply
• Energy efficiency prioritised due to offshore location
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply capability available for airline uptake
• SAF use driven by airline initiatives and national policy frameworks
• No airport-mandated SAF blending requirement publicly specified
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Environmental management of coastal and marine ecosystems surrounding the artificial island
• Ecological monitoring of seabed and marine life
• Environmental impact mitigation embedded in airport expansion and maintenance works
Sustainable transportation
• Strong rail connectivity via Meitetsu Airport Line
• High public transport mode share for passengers and staff
• Electrification of airport-owned vehicle fleets
• EV charging infrastructure available in airport car parks
Green building design
• Terminal designed for natural light penetration and compact passenger flows
• High-performance glazing and energy-efficient climate control
• Lifecycle carbon considerations embedded in terminal and pier upgrades
• Sustainability standards applied across Centrair capital projects
