Airports
Japan opens door to business aviation
Japan’s Aichi Prefecture recently completed construction of the Central Japan Airport (RJGG) to accommodate airline demand for slots that was straining Nag

Japan’s Aichi Prefecture recently completed construction of the Central Japan Airport (RJGG) to accommodate airline demand for slots that was straining Nagoya Airport beyond capacity. While the new airport, more commonly called Centrair, is big news, it’s what the government did with the old Nagoya Airport that is even more significant.

Rather than level the old airport, the prefecture government recognized the value of business aviation and opted to buy it from the central government and dedicate it to business aviation and commuter airlines. The military also continues to use the east side of the airport as an air base facility. What the Aichi Prefecture did is provide space for immediate use by business aircraft and leave plenty of room for future growth.

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