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. The airport primarily handles domestic flights, with a small number of international flights also originating at Takamatsu. It is equipped with an

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, VHF Omni-directional Radio Range,

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, Airport

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, approach lights, precision approach angle guidance lights, and more. On January 16, 2013, an

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(Flight NH692) made an emergency landing at Takamatsu after reporting a battery problem in flight. That aircraft was flying to

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during that incident. Most flights that arrive and depart from Takamatsu Airport are ANA (

) and

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(JAL) planes. Both airlines transport passengers mainly from Takamastu Airport to Tokyo International airport (

). However, other airlines such as Asiana Airlines transport passengers to airports like

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. Japan Airlines uses 737-800 aircraft, while ANA uses

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aircraft on domestic flight to Tokyo. International carriers are seen using narrow-body aircraft on their routes.

Terminal

Takamatsu Airport has one terminal/concourse consisting of four main gates. The first three gates are used primarily by

and

. The other gate is primarily for international flights and is connected to the international side of the lobby via an escalator up to the security checkpoint. However, the international and domestic sides of the terminal are not separated. Shops are located on the first and second floor, including restaurants and cafes. An outdoor observation deck is located on the 3rd floor directly overlooking the four main gates. Entrances to the terminal are located on the first floor in front of the drop off lanes. The drop off lanes also connect to the main parking area of Takamatsu Airport.

Airlines and destinations

Statistics

Access

Buses

References

External links

Takamatsu Airport official website
Transport in Kagawa Prefecture Airports in Japan Buildings and structures in Kagawa Prefecture Takamatsu, Kagawa {{kagawa-geo-stub