Kansai International Airport

What it is

• The world's first airport constructed entirely on a man-made island.
• A 24-hour international hub serving as the primary gateway to Western Japan.
• The facility opened in 1994 and serves as a base for low-cost carriers.
• A major transportation site operated alongside Itami and Kobe airports.

What to see

• A massive man-made island located in Osaka Bay off the Senshu coast.
• Two operational runways including a second runway measuring 4,000 meters.
• A 3.75-kilometer bridge connecting the island facility to the mainland.
• A high-traffic aviation hub designated as a Level 3 congested airport.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.