Facilities Ranking
Safety Ranking
Environmental Ranking
• Region: Asia-Pacific (East Asia)
• Country/State: Japan (Chiba Prefecture)
• City/Town: Narita (serving Greater Tokyo)
• Website: https://www.narita-airport.jp
• Type of Airport: International
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: NRT
o ICAO: RJAA
• Terminals:
– Terminal 1 (international; North & South Wings)
– Terminal 2 (international)
– Terminal 3 (low-cost carriers)
• Passenger numbers:
– ~39.8 million passengers (calendar year 2024)
Parking
• Short-term: Multi-storey short-stay parking at all terminals with walking access
• Long-term: Long-stay parking areas with daily caps; advance reservation available
• Valet: No airport-operated valet parking; premium self-parking and third-party meet-and-greet services available
Hotel
• On site:
– Nine Hours Narita Airport (Terminal 2 capsule hotel)
• Nearby:
– Hotel Nikko Narita, ANA Crowne Plaza Narita and multiple airport-area hotels with shuttle services
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Broad range of Japanese and international dining options
• Bars: Licensed bars and cafés primarily airside
• Lounges: Airline lounges (JAL, ANA partners), independent lounges
• Duty-free shops: Extensive duty-free retail areas in Terminals 1 and 2
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, books, convenience stores and pharmacies
• On-site travel agent: Limited; airline counters and tourism information desks instead
• Help desk/Lost & found: Information counters in terminals; centralised lost & found service
• Car rental: Major Japanese and international car-rental companies on site
• Taxi/transport to city: JR Narita Express, Keisei Skyliner & Access Express, buses, taxis
• Baby/parent room: Nursing rooms, family toilets and children’s play areas across terminals
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi throughout terminals; extensive charging points; business services via lounges
• Gym: No public gym; fitness facilities available at nearby hotels
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Limited; grooming and relaxation services in selected areas
• Other facilities: Medical clinic, prayer rooms, observation decks, cultural exhibitions
• Biometric check-in: Biometric check-in and boarding increasingly used by Japanese carriers on selected routes
• Biometric customs: Automated immigration e-gates using biometric passports for eligible travellers
Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance available; request via airline in advance
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrivals
• Step-free access throughout terminals with ramps, elevators and wide corridors
• Accessible parking spaces near terminal entrances
• Accessible toilets throughout terminals
• Priority security and immigration lanes available
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Support for non-visible disabilities via trained staff
• Rail stations largely step-free with tactile paving and audible announcements
Runways
• Runway A: 16R/34L
• Runway B: 16L/34R
Length/Width
• 16R/34L: 4,000 m × 60 m
• 16L/34R: 2,500 m × 60 m
• Both runways capable of Code F aircraft operations
Grooving of runways
• Detailed grooving specifications are not itemised in open public sources
• Runways are maintained to high wet-weather friction standards with advanced drainage
• Full surface specifications available via the Japanese AIP
ILS/CAT capability
• Runway 16R/34L equipped with ILS CAT III (one direction) and CAT I on the reciprocal end
• Runway 16L/34R equipped with ILS CAT I
• Approved for low-visibility autoland operations where equipped and authorised
Navigation aids
• Full ILS coverage on both runways
• PAPI visual approach guidance
• VOR/DME navigation aids
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
• Advanced surface movement radar and surveillance systems
Low-visibility operations
– Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– CAT II/III operations used during fog, snow and heavy rain
– Stop bars and enhanced ATC separation applied
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Airport-specific annual OTP figures not routinely published by the operator
• OTP performance influenced by:
– Weather (typhoons, snow)
– Long-haul international scheduling
– Slot coordination and runway configuration
Airfield restrictions
• Slot-coordinated airport with capacity management
• Night-time noise restrictions and preferential runway use
• Noise-abatement departure and arrival procedures
• Planned runway and taxiway maintenance managed via NOTAMs
Aircraft maintenance
• Aircraft maintenance facilities on and near airport
• Line maintenance available for most international airlines
• Heavy maintenance primarily conducted at airline bases elsewhere in Japan
• Strong regulatory oversight by Japanese aviation authorities
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• “Sustainable NRT 2050” strategy targeting major reductions in airport carbon emissions
• LED airfield and terminal lighting upgrades
• Fixed electrical ground power and pre-conditioned air at gates to reduce APU use
• Waste reduction, sorting and recycling programs across terminals
Renewable energy use
• On-site solar photovoltaic installations on terminal and logistics buildings
• Progressive increase in renewable electricity procurement
• Evaluation of additional on-site renewable projects
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply capability established for airline uptake
• SAF use driven by airline programs and national policy frameworks
• No airport-mandated SAF blending requirement publicly specified
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Environmental management of green buffer zones surrounding the airport
• Biodiversity considerations embedded in environmental impact assessments
• Habitat management and monitoring programs associated with airport land use
Sustainable transportation
• Strong rail access via JR Narita Express and Keisei Skyliner
• Extensive bus and coach network serving the Tokyo region
• Promotion of public transport use to reduce private vehicle reliance
• EV charging infrastructure available in airport car parks
Green building design
• Terminal refurbishments incorporate energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems
• Smart building management systems deployed across terminals
• Lifecycle carbon reduction considered in new construction projects
• Sustainability performance integrated into capital planning and development
