Question 1

How do I get there from Komatsu Station?

Accepted Answer

About 12 minutes from JR Komatsu Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen and IR Ishikawa Railway) on a Hokutetsu Kaga bus bound for Komatsu Airport, alighting at the terminus (Komatsu Airport), then about 3-5 minutes on foot. Alternatively, take a Komatsu Bus service for 18 minutes and get off right at the Koku Plaza-mae stop.

Question 2

From what age can children use the flight simulators?

Accepted Answer

There is an actual YS-11 simulator (500 yen) and six simple flight simulators (200 yen), enjoyable for adults and children alike. Please contact the facility (tel. 0761-23-4811) about age or height restrictions.

Question 3

Is there play equipment for children?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The aircraft display hall on the first floor has a children's area with one of Japan's largest aeroplane-shaped play structures (Tobuun) and cloud-shaped cushion equipment (Haneruun). All of it is free to use.

Question 4

What is on display?

Accepted Answer

The first floor has 17 actual aircraft, including a T-2 Blue Impulse and an F-104J fighter, plus a corner explaining the history of Komatsu Airport and the airlines through panels and photographs. On the second floor you can learn about the history of aircraft, how they work and the principles of flight through photographs, film and a wind tunnel.

Question 5

How long should I allow? Can I enjoy it in the rain?

Accepted Answer

It is indoors, so rain is no obstacle. Allow about 1-2 hours to see the displays. Including the simulators and the children's play area, you can spend 2-3 hours here.

Question 6

Are there aviation classes or learning programmes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, aviation classes are held for elementary and junior high school students, and school field trips and group visits are accepted. Please enquire by phone (0761-23-4811) or email (plaza@city.komatsu.lg.jp).

Question 7

Is there an admission charge?

Accepted Answer

Admission is free. However, the actual YS-11 airliner simulator costs 500 yen per session, and the simple flight simulators (Cessna, small jet airliner and others) cost 200 yen per session.

Question 8

I heard there is a partnership with the Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum.

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Ishikawa Aviation Plaza and the Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum run joint programmes. Please see the Ishikawa Prefecture official page or contact either facility for details.

Question 9

What is the connection with Komatsu Airport? Can I watch aircraft take off and land?

Accepted Answer

The facility is right in front of Komatsu Airport, an excellent spot for watching aircraft take off and land at close range. Komatsu Airport is shared with the Self-Defense Forces, so you may also see fighter aircraft flying.

Question 10

Is there parking, and is there a charge?

Accepted Answer

There is free parking for 95 cars and 5 coaches.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Question 12

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

Hei-92 Ataka Shinmachi, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture (in front of Komatsu Airport)

Question 13

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Admission is free. Flight simulators: the actual YS-11 aircraft simulator costs 500 yen; the simple simulators (Cessna, small jet airliner and others) cost 200 yen.

Question 14

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Over the New Year period (29 December to 3 January).

Question 15

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:00-17:00

Question 16

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 12 minutes from JR Komatsu Station on a Hokutetsu Kaga bus bound for Komatsu Airport, alighting at the terminus (Komatsu Airport), then about 3-5 minutes on foot. About 5 minutes from Ataka Smart IC on the Hokuriku Expressway, about 7 minutes from Katayamazu IC, or about 10 minutes from Komatsu IC.

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