Iwate Hanamaki Airport (HNA)
Hanamaki, JP 🇯🇵 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
RJSI
IATA
HNA
Elevation
297 ft
Region
JP-03
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GPS Code: RJSI
Local Code: Not available
Location: 39.4286° N, 141.134995° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Medium Airport
Keywords: Morioka
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Iwate Hanamaki Airport (RJSI (HNA)) generally receives positive feedback from travelers, who appreciate its compact size, cleanliness, and efficient operations. The airport is often described as friendly and well-maintained, providing a pleasant experience for those visiting or departing from Iwate Prefecture.
What Travelers Love
- Cleanliness and Modern Facilities: Travelers consistently praise the airport for its new, clean building and well-maintained facilities, including restrooms and public areas.
- Efficiency and Ease of Navigation: As a smaller airport with only two gates, it's considered easy to get around and navigate, contributing to efficient services like boarding pass issuance.
- Ample and Free Parking: The airport offers ample and free parking spaces, making it convenient for those arriving by car.
- Local Food and Souvenirs: The airport features restaurants like Iwate Hanamaki Daishokudō, popular for dishes made with local ingredients such as Iwate's branded pork and beef. Various shops, including Miyazawa Shoten and Akanuma Store, sell local specialties, sweets, sake, and traditional handicrafts.
- Accessibility and Family-Friendly Amenities: The airport was designed with universal accessibility in mind, including braille panels, wheelchair ramps, and multi-function restrooms. It also offers a kids' corner and stroller rentals.
- Warm Welcome: Some travelers have noted a "super warm welcome" upon arrival, finding the experience touching.
- Multilingual Signage and Wi-Fi: Facility signage is available in multiple languages (English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean), and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the terminal.
Common Complaints
- Limited Dining Options: While offering local specialties, the dining options are somewhat limited, with only one main restaurant explicitly mentioned in some reviews.
- Limited Direct International Flights/Routes: The airport primarily serves domestic routes to cities like Osaka, Nagoya, and Chitose, with international flights mainly to Taipei (as of July 2025, the Shanghai route was suspended). There are no direct flights to Tokyo.
- Distance from City Center: Some travelers find the airport to be "not crazy far" from the city center of Hanamaki and reasonably close to Shin Hanamaki Station, but others still perceive it as a bit removed from major urban hubs like Morioka (45 minutes by bus).
- Potential Security Wait Times: While current security wait times are relatively low (around 29 minutes as of November 25, 2025), a tip suggests arriving early due to limited security facilities, implying potential for longer waits during peak times.
Overall, Iwate Hanamaki Airport is a highly regarded regional airport, particularly praised for its small-scale efficiency, cleanliness, and focus on local culture and accessibility. While its connectivity might be limited compared to larger hubs, it offers a welcoming and convenient gateway to the Tohoku region for many travelers.
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Airport Routes
Iwate Hanamaki Airport (HNA) offers 7 flight routes operated by 3 airlines. Major carriers include Japan Airlines, Fuji Dream and Tigerair. Popular destinations from Hanamaki include Fukuoka, Taiwan Taoyuan Int'l, Kobe, New Chitose and Nagoya Airfield (Prefectural Nagoya).
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Top Airlines
Operating at Iwate Hanamaki AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Japan Airlines
JAL
/ JL
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3 | 54 | 3 | Nov 2, 2025 |
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Fuji Dream
FDA
/ JH
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3 | 33 | 3 | Nov 2, 2025 |
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Tigerair
TTW
/ IT
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1 | 4 | 1 | Oct 18, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
02/20 |
8202 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | SAPPORO CON | 124.5 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 118.2 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are readily available at a stand located directly outside the domestic terminal arrival lobby. Fares are metered. Shared taxi services to specific destinations like Hanamaki Onsen are also available but may require advance reservation.
Rental Cars
Multiple car rental companies, including Toyota Rent-a-Car, Nippon Rent-a-Car, Orix, and Times Car Rental, have service counters inside the domestic arrival lobby. It is highly recommended to make a reservation in advance, particularly during peak seasons.
Public Transportation
The main form of public transit is the airport bus service. Regular bus routes connect the airport with major destinations, including Morioka Station, Shin-Hanamaki Station (for the Tohoku Shinkansen), Hanamaki Station, and the Hanamaki Onsen area. There is no direct train station at the airport; the nearest stations are accessible via a short bus or taxi ride.
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