Narita Airport Runway B closed Aircraft suspension and flight reduction Chiba April 12, 12:40
Narita Airport Company closed runway B of two of the two runs, saying that the suspension of operations and reduced flights due to the spread of the new coronavirus were affecting operations. This is the first time the runway has been closed due to a sudden drop in traffic since the port opened.
As the spread of the new coronavirus continues, Narita International Airport has experienced a series of aircraft suspensions and flight reductions. did.
Observation spot "Juyosan Shinonome Hill", which is usually crowded with families, has few visitors, and some people came to see the aircraft without knowing that the runway was closed.
A 60-year-old man living nearby said, "I think it's unavoidable because the infection is spreading worldwide, but I'm still lonely.
For the time being, the airport company is considering using the closed runway B as a temporary parking space for non-operating aircraft, and has to close another runway A due to troubles such as falling parts. If not, he will not use runway B immediately.
This is the first time the runway has been closed due to a sudden drop in traffic since opening.