Residents sued for suspension of operation of new route at Haneda Airport Tokyo District Court June 12, 19:53
Passenger planes departing from and arriving at Haneda Airport traveled over a new flight route over the city center, and residents in the vicinity were in danger of falling objects. Raised in court.
A total of 29 residents, including those living around Shibuya Ward, Shinjuku Ward, and Kawasaki City around the new route, filed a complaint, and filed a complaint in the Tokyo District Court on the afternoon of the 12th.
In order to increase the number of slots for international flights at Haneda Airport, the country has established a new flight route that passes over the city center, and since March this year the operation of the new route has started.
Regarding this, the plaintiffs' residents are demanding to cancel the decision of the country that established the new route and suspend operation, saying that there is a risk of obstacles to life such as aircraft noise and falling objects and the risk of accidents.
One of the plaintiffs who met after the complaint, Hideaki Kuroda, who lives in Shibuya Ward, said, "It is possible to increase the number of flights by improving the control method without using a new route. Is it necessary to stick to the new route?" It was
On the other hand, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said, "Since we have not received a complaint, we will refrain from commenting. We will steadily implement measures against noise and falling objects, provide polite explanations and information, and deepen the understanding of the local people. I will do my best."