Odate–Noshiro Airport –ONJ-Odate
Odate–Noshiro Airport uses the airport code ONJ and is located in Kitaakita nestled in Odate, Japan. This public airport is located 9.6 miles from west of Odate. ONJ Airport is also commonly referred to as Akita North Airport and is operated by Odate-Noshiro Airport Administration.
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During the late 1980s, plans were conceived to build an airport in Akita Prefecture and the location of the airport was finally approved in 1989. However, the construction only began five years later. In 1998, Odate–Noshiro Airport was finally opened to the public. Air Nippon first operated flights to Tokyo and Osaka along with seasonal air passenger service to Sapporo. However, the flights to Sapporo were cancelled in 1999 while services to Osaka were discontinued in 2010. On the other hand, ONJ-Odate opened new charter flights to Taiwan. Apart from Odate, ONJ serves several cities including Akita, Hanegawa, Kiriage, and Uyashinai among many others.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When it comes to booking accommodations in Odate, passengers will discover that there are plenty of hotels near the airport which makes it convenient for travelers. The Hotel Route-Inn Odate is a 3-star hotel located 11.5 miles from the airport while the Aomori Winery Hotel has a distance of 23 miles from the airport. The Hotel Crown Palais Shuhoku is just 11 miles from the airport, and has 2 on-site restaurants and a bar.
Visitors who are traveling into Akita will find other airports nearby. The closest airport to ONJ is Akita Airport (AXT), a regional airport located 8.7 miles of Akita City.
