Misawa Airport – MSJ Japan
Misawa Airport is situated in Misawa City, Japan. This public and military airport shares its airport codes and facilities with Misawa Air Base. A private airlines, Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces, and U.S. Forces stationed in Japan all use Misawa Airport. According to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, 252,616 passengers utilized MSJ Japan Airport in 2015 while 3,663 aircraft movements and 388 metric tonnes of cargo were recorded.
Best Time to Visit
In January 11, 1952, the first Misawa Airport was opened but operations stopped in 1965. The airport was reopened in May 1975 and a new terminal was built in 1977. To accommodate more passengers, the size of the terminal was increased in 1986. There are a number of food and beverage kiosks inside the MSJ-Misawa Airport. Travelers can also buy souvenirs at the airport’s gift shop. You can take the bus, head to the taxi stand, or rent a car upon arriving at the airport. While traveling in the area, visit the Misawa Aviation & Science Museum or wander along the art museum at Misawa Shuji Terayama. In nearby Kosaka, you will be enchanted by the colors of Lake Towada and the quietness of the Towada shrine. Kuroishi, Matsukami, and Ninowatari also offer plenty of natural attractions.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The top-rated hotels in the area include the cozy Misawa City Hotel, and the APA Hotel Honhachinohe. Apart from their expedient location, these hotels also offer traveler-friendly services like free private parking to their guests. The Hotel Route-Inn Misawa is located just 5 minutes from the Misawa Airport.
Aomori Airport (AOJ) offers international flights and is just a short drive away from the area. Other transportation options include the Misawa City bus service and the Shinkansen.
