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Gateway to the Noto Peninsula's cultural heartland.
Opened
1991
Location
Wajima, Japan
Noto Satoyama Airport, formally known as Noto Airport, serves the Wajima area on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It operates under the IATA code NTQ and ICAO code RJNW, providing essential air connectivity to a region known for its traditional crafts, satoyama landscapes, and UNESCO-recognized agricultural heritage.
The airport was rebranded to incorporate 'Satoyama' in its name to reflect the region's distinctive rural cultural landscape. It primarily handles domestic routes connecting the Noto Peninsula to major Japanese cities, making it a vital link for residents and visitors to an otherwise relatively remote area.
Following the devastating January 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, the airport played a critical logistical role in disaster relief and recovery operations, temporarily suspending or limiting commercial services as it supported emergency response efforts.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling both departures and arrivals for domestic passengers.
Getting to & from
Bus services connect the airport to Wajima city and other parts of the Noto Peninsula, with taxi services also available.
Airlines here
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has historically operated the primary scheduled domestic routes from Noto Satoyama Airport.
Notable facts
- ›The airport was renamed 'Noto Satoyama Airport' in 2011 to reflect the UNESCO Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems designation of the region.
- ›It served as a critical hub for emergency relief operations following the January 1, 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake.
- ›The airport primarily handles domestic routes to Tokyo (Haneda) and Osaka.
- ›It is located in Wajima, a city famous for its Wajima lacquerware (Wajima-nuri).
- ›The runway length is approximately 2,000 meters, limiting it to smaller aircraft types.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
