Due to the record heavy snowfall, all flights departing and arriving at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido could not catch up with the snow removal on the runway on the 22nd, but it is expected to resume operations after this.
According to Hokkaido Airport, which operates New Chitose Airport, snow removal work on the runway is continuing at New Chitose Airport, and it is expected that operations will resume after this.
On the other hand, depending on the progress of snow removal work and the weather, the resumption of operations may be further delayed.
Japan Airlines has decided to cancel at 5:30 am at major airports in Douchi on the 23rd, including 11 flights connecting New Chitose with Haneda, Itami, etc. and 2 flights connecting Hakodate and Okushiri 13 Flight.
All Nippon Airways has decided to cancel four flights connecting New Chitose, Wakkanai and Nakashibetsu.
Airlines are calling for the latest information on their websites, etc., as the number of canceled flights may increase.