Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base (IATA: MSJ, ICAO: RJSM) serves Misawa, JP. It has 3 scheduled routes to 3 destinations in 1 countries, operated by 2 airlines.
- Efficiency: Travelers report smooth check-in procedures and quick baggage retrieval.
- Compact and Easy to Navigate: The airport is described as small and compact, making it easy to get around.
- Unique Experience: Its shared use with the US military air base and Japan Air Self-Defense Force provides a unique experience, including seeing railroad crossings on the runway.
- Proximity to Attractions: It offers good access to Misawa, Towada, and Hachinohe, and is popular with tourists.
- Adjacent Hot Spring: The nearby Misawa Airport Onsen is a popular and affordable option for a bath and rest area before or after a flight.
- Free Parking: Misawa Airport offers free airport parking.
- Limited Facilities: The airport is described as small with limited facilities, including only one PBB (passenger boarding bridge). There is only one convenience store, which is unmanned.
- Lack of Escalators: One traveler noted the absence of escalators, though an elevator was available.
- Security Wait Times (Variable): While one traveler experienced quick security in 3 minutes, another noted that security check-in opens only one hour before departure.
- Misawa Airport is generally recommended for its convenience and efficiency**, particularly for those visiting the Aomori region. Its unique shared-use status and proximity to local attractions and a hot spring add to its appeal, despite its compact size and limited amenities.
- Sources researched: 4travel.jp, us.trip.com, misawa-airport.co.jp, note.com*
Routes from MSJ
3 nonstop destinations · 2 airlines.
Airlines at MSJ
2 carriers operate scheduled departures.
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Airport routes
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base (MSJ) offers 3 flight routes operated by 2 airlines. Major carriers include Japan Airlines, Hokkaido Air System and others. Popular destinations from Misawa include Tokyo Int'l (Haneda), Osaka Int'l (Itami), Okadama (Sapporo Airfield).
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from MSJ?
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base has 3 scheduled routes to 3 destinations in 1 countries, operated by 2 airlines.
Which airlines fly from Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base?
2 carriers operate scheduled departures, including Japan Airlines, Hokkaido Air System.
Where is Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base located?
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base is located in Misawa, JP, at an elevation of 119 ft. Its IATA code is MSJ and ICAO code is RJSM.