Kansai Airports Kobe is pleased to announce that a commemorative event will be held to celebrate Kobe Airport’s 20th anniversary on 16 February 2026.
On the day of the event, the airline send-off event and commemorative goods handout will take place. During aircraft departures, airline and airport staff will hold banners and send passengers off with sincere thanks. We will also hold the Kobe Airport 20th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony, where we will reflect on the airport’s history and express our gratitude to all those who have supported us.
Kansai Airports Group is committed to showcasing the charms of airports and destinations to as many people as possible through engaging activities.
Send-off by Airlines
Date & time: Monday, February 16, 2026, 8:20-13:55 (TBC)
Location: Apron (restricted area) for each flight
Description: Staff from each airline, the Kobe Airport Utilization Promotion Council and Kansai Airports Kobe will hold banners and send off departing flights.
Participating airlines and flights:
All Nippon Airways (ANA577, 08:40 to New Chitose)
AIRDO (ADO119, 10:40 to New Chitose)
EVA Airways（BR133, 11:00 to Taipei）
Skymark Airlines (SKY106, 11:10 to Haneda)
Korean Air (KE2172, 11:10 to Seoul, Incheon)
TOKI AIR (TOK502, 11:15 to Niigata)
Fuji Dream Airlines (FDA234, 11:15 to Matsumoto)
STARLUX Airlines (JX307, 13:30 to Taichung)
Solaseed Air (SNJ127, 13:55 to Naha)
Organizer: Kansai Airports Kobe Co-organizer: Kobe Airport Utilization Promotion Council
Cooperation: Skymark Airlines Inc., All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd., Solaseed Air Inc., AIRDO Co., Ltd., Fuji Dream Airlines Co., Ltd., TOKI AIR Co., Ltd., Korean Air Co., Ltd., STARLUX Airlines Co. Ltd. EVA Airways Corporation,
Notes: The participating flights may change depending on the flight status.
The event will proceed as scheduled, rain or shine.
Kobe Airport’s 20th anniversary ceremony
Anniversary ceremony
Date & time: Monday, February 16, 2026, 9:00-9:30 (TBC)
Location: Nigiwai Space on the 2nd floor of Terminal 2
Description: Greetings from representatives, dropping of a decorative banner, and a ceremonial photoshoot
Commemorative goods handout
Date & time: Monday, February 16, 2026, 10:50-11:10 (TBC)
Location: Boarding gates of SKY106 on the 2nd floor of Terminal 1
Description: Distribution of novelty items commemorating the 20th anniversary
