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New Chitose Airport
New Chitose Airport(CTS) is the main international gateway to Hokkaido, located near the city of Chitose, southeast of Sapporo. It serves as one of Japan's busiest regional airports, handling a high volume of domestic flights connecting Hokkaido with Tokyo, Osaka, and other major cities. The airport has two long parallel runways, allowing efficient operations even during peak travel times. New Chitose is well known for its excellent facilities, including shopping streets, local Hokkaido restaurants, hot springs, and observation decks. During winter, the airport plays a vital role in supporting tourism to Hokkaido's ski resorts despite heavy snowfall conditions. Its modern design and reliability make it a favorite among both travelers and aviation enthusiasts.
The airport features several webcams that give viewers a close look at daily aviation activity in Hokkaido. One webcam is installed at the New Chitose Airport terminal, offering a clear view of parked aircraft at the gates, active ground handling operations, and taxiing movements in the background. From this angle, viewers can regularly see narrow-body and wide-body aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 767s, 777s, and Airbus A320 family jets. Airlines commonly visible include ANA, Japan Airlines (JAL), Air Do, Peach Aviation, Jetstar Japan, and other domestic and regional operators. Another webcam is positioned to look directly toward the runway area, allowing viewers to watch takeoffs and landings from a distance. This runway-focused webcam includes live airport sound, adding realism as aircraft accelerate, rotate, and touch down against the wide open Hokkaido landscape.