While Tokyo benefits from the services of two airports Narita (RJAA) and Haneda (RJTT), Haneda’s relative proximity to downtown Tokyo has meant that demand for growth at this airport has been the greater of the two. This demand was further enhanced with the re-opening of the airport to overseas operators.

Accordingly, in 2008, it was announced that capacity at Tokyo Haneda would be boosted by the construction of a fourth runway at the airport.

Related: IFALPA’s safety bulletin.