The "old control tower" at Narita Airport, which was once occupied by opponents in the so-called "Narita struggle" where the movement against the construction of Narita Airport intensified, has finished its role due to aging, and the dismantling work will start from the 17th. started.
The dismantling work began at the old control tower, which is 64 meters high, in the center of Narita Airport.
This old control tower was occupied by opposition groups just before the opening of the port in the so-called "Narita struggle" in which the opposition movement by local residents who opposed the construction of the airport and students from all over the country intensified, and Narita Airport It has been regarded as a symbolic place to tell the history of.
Since the opening of the port in 1978, aircraft control operations have been carried out, and since 1993, operations have been carried out to guide aircraft in the parking lot. I gave it up.
In the dismantling work that began on the 17th, each part such as the ceiling of the old control tower was hung by a crane.
Narita Airport Corporation commented, "We will continue to aim to be an airport that is loved by everyone, without forgetting the historical background of airport construction."
What is the "old control tower" that is being dismantled in the "Narita struggle" that continues to affect
The old control tower in the center of Narita Airport has become a symbolic place to tell the history of the airport.
The construction of Narita Airport was decided by the Cabinet in 1966, and the local residents such as Sanrizuka in Narita City rebelled and developed into the so-called "Narita Struggle", and tried to proceed with the construction by forcibly expropriating the land. There was a conflict with the country.
In the "Narita Struggle", the opposition movement became radical with the participation of students from all over the country, causing casualties, and just before the opening of the port, the control tower was occupied by a group of opposition groups and the equipment was in the control room. Was also destroyed, and the opening of the port was delayed by nearly two months.
The old control tower has been in charge of aircraft control for many years since it opened in 1978, but in 1993, that work was transferred to the new control tower.
After that, at the old control tower, operations such as guiding aircraft were carried out at the airport parking lot, but since more than 40 years have passed since the opening of the port and it has deteriorated, it ended its role in September last year.
On the other hand, the "Narita Struggle" is still having an impact, with opposition residents continuing to live on the premises of the airport.