Kitakyushu Airport

What it is

• A 24-hour facility built on an artificial island in Fukuoka Prefecture.
• The primary hub for the airline Star Flyer since opening in 2006.
• A backup landing site for Fukuoka Airport after its nightly curfew.
• An active base for the Japan Coast Guard and international cargo operations.

What to see

• A figure of Maetel from Galaxy Express 999 greeting visitors in the terminal.
• A long bridge connecting the artificial island to Kanda Town.
• Ongoing construction to extend the runway from 2,500 to 3,000 meters.

When to go

• The terminal and flight operations are accessible 24 hours a day.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.