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Tokyo Narita Airport

Tokyo's Narita Airport was opened in 1978. The airport has become Japan's busiest, hosting the majority of Tokyo's international traffic. (Featured Image: Getty Images)

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Tokyo Narita Airport

IATA/ICAO Code
NRT/RJAA
Country
Japan
CEO
Akihiko Tamura
Passenger Count
5,244,194 (2021)
Runways
16L/34R - 4,000m (13,123ft) | 16R/34L - 2,500m (8,202ft)
Terminals
Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3

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