Niigata Airport – KIJ Niigata
Niigata Airport is a public-used airport with an assigned IATA code of KIJ situated Niigata, Japan. The airport owed by the local government but is operated by the ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan. Niigata Airport was first located on the Sea of Japan in 1929 and was later transferred to Matsugazakahama Village in 1930 bearing its current name. During the World War II, the airport was utilized by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force and was controlled by the Japanese civilian in 1958. In 1973, Niigata Airport started to handle international flight service to and from Russia which open the doors for the growth of agricultural industry of Niigata.
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Niigata Airport is composed of two asphalt/concrete runways that has catered nearly one million passengers, loaded 474 tons of cargo shipments and handled over 26,000 aircraft operations in 2015. Niigata Airport’s air flights service are being catered by 12 airlines companies to domestic and international destinations. The airport offers limousine bus transport service from the airport to nearby hotels and railway station. The Niigata’s regional heads have plans of extending and expanding the high-speed Joetsu Sinkansen rail line to the airport for easy access of passengers.
On this page it is easy to search for Niigata, Japan airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Niigata, Japan (KIJ) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the KIJ airport.
Most of these KIJ
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Niigata, Japan
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the KIJ airport are Niigata Furusato Village, Anglo-Style Mansion, and Niigata City Performing Arts Center.
Map of Niigata, Japan Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Niigata, Japan (KIJ)
If you planning to travel to Niigata, Japan (KIJ), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 7:20 PM.
The temperature feels like 59.7 with a humidity level of 86 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 65 percent with visibility at 10.5 percent.
Today’s UV index is 5, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-northwest at a speed of 8 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 9:55 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/29
Moderate rain
60°F
High: 62°F
Low: 57°F
Precipitation: 90%
Thursday
5/30
Broken clouds
66°F
High: 73°F
Low: 65°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
5/31
Broken clouds
66°F
High: 68°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 40%
Saturday
6/1
Scattered clouds
66°F
High: 72°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
6/2
Light rain
65°F
High: 69°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 55%
Monday
6/3
Heavy rain
64°F
High: 67°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 90%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Niigata, Japan KIJ airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free KIJ airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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