Komatsu Airport - KMQ
Komatsu Airport is an international airport located in Komatsu, Ishikawa, Japan. It is owned by the local government and is operated by the Ishikawa Prefecture and the JASDF or the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. It sits at an elevation of 22 feet above mean sea level and its IATA code is KMQ. There is one runway, which measures 8,858 feet and has a concrete surface. In 2015, it handled more than 1.8 million passengers and over 17,700 aircraft movements. In addition to commercial and scheduled flights, Komatsu Airport is also an important cargo hub for the area and in 2018, it handled over 14,400 metric tonnes of cargo.
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The airport originally served as the base for the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. It was taken over by the United States Armed Forces at the end of the war. It was later handed back tor the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in 158. Some of the airlines that serve Komatsu Airport include All Nippon Airways, EVA Air, and Korean Air. It also served by Japan’s flag carrier – Japan Airlines. The top three busiest destinations for the airport include Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Sapporo. Top international destinations include Hongkong and Seoul. Cities, towns, suburbs, and villages found near the airport include Kanazawa, Nonaichi and Nagamachi District.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of great hotels located in the area served by the Komatsu Airport. Found less than 2 miles from KMQ are Route-Inn Grantia Komatsu Airport and Comfort Hotel Komatsu. Another nearby and well reviewed property is the Binario Hotel.
An alternative airport to the Komatsu Airport is the Toyama Airport (TOY), located in Toyama, Japan.
