Tokunoshima Airport – TKN
Tokunoshima Airport is an airport in Japan. It is a domestic public airport that is located in Amagi town, District of Ōshima, Kagoshima Prefecture of Japan and serves the Tokunoshima area. Its airport code, TKN, stands for Japan island’s name Tokunoshima. In 1942, the airport was officially opened. In 1970, it was turned over to Kagoshima Prefecture. In 2006, the airport was given to United States’ Marine Corps Air Station Futenma as relocation by then Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama. As of the present the airport continues its operation as a domestic public air facility in Japan.
Best Time to Visit
TKN-Tokunoshima Airport was started as a private venture by Toa Domestic Airlines in 1962. On February 1973, it was designed by Japanese government as a 3rd class airport. From 1080 m runway in 1962 it was extended to 2000 m in 1980 and since then used for handling jet aircraft operations. Tokushima Airport is close to some beautiful cities of Japan such as Oshima-gun Amagi-Cho, and Oshima-gun Ishen-Cho. You can easily drive to them from the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Visiting Japan is rewarding due to its area attractions. But staying to one of its excellent accommodations added to the pleasure. Near the Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) are the Resort Hotel Seki, and the Hotel Sunset Resort, both are just 5-minute drive away. You can also stay at the posh The Scene Amami Spa & Resort, even though a bit farther, is rated number one.
Another airport close to the area is the Okinoerabu Airport (OKE) which caters domestic flights from Wadomari, Japan.
