Narita International Airport Reports the Compilation of the ‘New Narita Airport’ Vision to the Director of the Civil Aviation Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

Narita International Airport’s President Akihiko Tamura has reported the compilation of the ‘New Narita Airport’ vision to the Director of the Civil Aviation Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

The ‘New Narita Airport’ vision, discussed over nine sessions by a panel consisting of knowledgeable persons and representatives from national, prefectural, and municipal governments, covers a future vision for Narita Airport including the reconstruction of passenger terminals, advancement of aviation logistics functions, improvement of airport access, and coordinated development with the surrounding area.

The compilation organizes the current situation of Narita Airport, its challenges, the desirable direction, and the way forward according to themes: “Passenger Terminals”, “Cargo Facilities”, “Airport Access”, and “Community Coexistence & Town Development”. Going forward, initiatives within the airport will be led by Narita International Airport, with practical adjustments made in collaboration with relevant parties.

The new terminal is being considered based on a long pier design. It will initially construct half on the south side of the airport site, connecting temporarily with Terminals 2 and 3 via a concourse, and closing the current Narita Airport station. The terminal will then be expanded to consolidate all the main functions of the airport internally. Depending on demand, parts of the main hall and a concourse for a new passenger terminal may be added on the site of Terminal 1.