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    "addressCountry": "Japan",
    "addressLocality": "Higashikagura"
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    "Jetstar Japan",
    "Tigerair Taiwan"
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      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
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  "city": "Higashikagura",
  "code": "AKJ",
  "connection_tips": "Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) is the main air gateway for central Hokkaido, and the most reliable way to connect onward is to use the airport bus network that is timed around flight arrivals. The airport bus to Asahikawa city typically takes about 30 to 40 minutes, while the direct service to Asahikawa Station is about 35 minutes. That makes the airport practical for travelers heading into the city, but it also means that a missed bus can add a noticeable delay, especially in winter when road conditions are slower than the timetable.\n\nIf you are connecting to attractions rather than the city center, the airport taxi desk and pre-booked taxis matter more than rideshare. Official taxi information from the airport lists fixed or estimated fares to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei, Furano, Mount Asahi, and other regional destinations, and advance reservations are recommended rather than improvised curbside pickups. That is useful in Hokkaido because visitors often continue straight from the airport to ski areas, winter resorts, or the zoo rather than overnighting in Asahikawa.\n\nParking and opening hours also shape the connection experience. The airport parking lot is open daily from 7:00 to 21:30, weekend and holiday congestion is common, and the airport warns that sleeping in the terminal or in vehicles on airport grounds is not permitted. Travelers who need a smooth transfer should arrive early, confirm the bus timetable before landing, and leave enough time for weather, parking, and baggage retrieval, because the airport is efficient but not designed for rushed same-day self-connections.",
  "country": "Japan",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Utilize the 'LOUNGE Daisetsu' on the second floor if you have a long wait.",
    "The third-floor deck has excellent runway views on clear Hokkaido days.",
    "Try the airport ramen for an easy Hokkaido meal before departure.",
    "Winter lockers make it easier to manage ski and snowboard gear.",
    "Arrive early in winter when snow can lengthen check-in and security lines.",
    "The airport's snow crews are worth following during heavy weather events."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "AKJ",
  "icao": "RJEC",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 43.67083333,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic terminal with seating, shops, and food options suitable for a short domestic layover.",
  "longitude": 142.4475,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline representatives. Limited rebooking options may be available.",
  "name": "Asahikawa Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CTS",
      "name": "New Chitose Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MBE",
      "name": "Monbetsu Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "OBO",
      "name": "Tokachi-Obihiro Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "OKD",
      "name": "Sapporo Okadama Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Asahikawa Airport (AKJ/RJEC) operates as central Hokkaido's premier winter aviation facility, renowned for the elite \"WAX WINGS\" snow removal team comprising 40 local farmers (average age 43, ranging 22-66) who achieve an exceptional 99.5% on-time performance rate despite receiving over 550cm of annual snowfall. Named after the yellow-rumped waxwing (kirenjaku), Asahikawa's city bird that watches over the region during winter months, this specialized team utilizes 25 snow removal vehicles including sweepers, plows, rotary snowplows, and graders to maintain the 2,500-meter runway for safe flight operations.\n\nThe three-story terminal building showcases light wooden decor with panoramic Daisetsuzan mountain views, efficiently organizing passenger services across dedicated levels: first floor check-in and arrivals, second floor departures with souvenir shops, duty-free outlets, and LOUNGE Daisetsu card lounge, plus a third floor culinary destination featuring multiple restaurants serving authentic Hokkaido specialties including renowned Asahikawa ramen. Essential amenities include specialized ski/snowboard equipment lockers, currency exchange machines, prayer rooms, nursing facilities with hot water dispensers, and modern accessibility features with multipurpose seating and emergency call systems.\n\nDomestic operations through JAL, ANA, and Air Do connect Asahikawa with Tokyo Haneda, Nagoya, and regional destinations, supporting access to Furano's flower fields and winter sports, Asahiyama Zoo (39-minute bus service every 30 minutes), and Daisetsuzan National Park. The airport's legendary reliability during extreme weather conditions makes it an essential gateway for both summer tourism and winter sports enthusiasts accessing northern Hokkaido's world-class ski resorts and unique wildlife attractions throughout central Japan's snowiest region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/asahikawa/floormap/"
}