Business

Kansai Airports’ Business Domains

With the operation of three airports—Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami Airport (ITAMI), and Kobe Airport (KOBE)—as our core business, we at Kansai Airports are working to enhance the value of the airports as air gateways and contribute to regional revitalization by attracting new air routes and passengers, as well as tenants, maintaining and managing the runways and facilities, and providing services to visitors.
Together with our business partners, we are striving to create a new vibrancy and provide a comfortable and attractive airport experience for all airport users.

Airport operation business: Three airports—Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami Airport (ITAMI), and Kobe Airport (KOBE). Aviation and commercial business: Attracting airline routes and passengers, attracting tenants. Airport infrastructure management business: Maintenance and management of runways and facilities.

Kansai Airports in figures

Here is an easy-to-understand overview of Kansai Airports in numbers. Learn about the “Now” of Kansai Airports through data such as passenger numbers and aircraft movements.

Outline of Each Business

Airport operations business

KIX, ITAMI, and KOBE airports.

Kansai Airports supports the safe and smooth operation of the three airports it operates. We conduct day-to-day airport operations in cooperation with many stakeholders, including government agencies, airlines, and access companies.

Aviation and commercial sales business

We are striving to enhance the value of the airports through attraction of new service routes, expansion of passenger numbers, and operation of in-terminal stores. We are also working to contribute to regional revitalization and promotion of tourism.

Airport infrastructure management business

We support air safety by maintaining and managing runways, terminals, and other airport facilities to create a safe and comfortable airport environment.

Airport Information / Business Information

  • Aerial view of Kansai International Airport.

    Kansai International Airport

    Official Website

    As an offshore airport that can operate around the clock and an international hub airport, KIX serves as a hub for connecting overseas cities with various parts of Japan. With visitors from all over the world, KIX is an ideal location for global business development and expansion with an eye on inbound demand.

  • Aerial view of Osaka Itami Airport.

    Osaka Itami Airport

    Official Website

    Specializing in domestic flights, ITAMI is a highly convenient urban airport that connects Kansai to all parts of Japan. This airport is used by many business people on business trips and families going on sightseeing trips. Due to its convenient location with excellent accessibility, the airport is also visited by many people who are not flying.

  • Aerial view of Kobe Airport.

    Kobe Airport

    Official Website

    Located in Kobe, a major city in the Kansai region, Kobe Airport is an offshore airport connected to other parts of Japan by a network of domestic flights. The airport started offering international charter services in 2025, and further business opportunities are expected to expand.