Collaborating with Universal Aviation to promote high value-added tourism.

Las Vegas (Oct. 18, 2023) – Hokkaido Airport Corporation will open a dedicated business aviation terminal at New Chitose Airport (CTS/RJCC) on 8 December 2023.

The facility is equipped with security checkpoints, CIQ facilities and lounge space exclusively for business jet passengers, enabling smooth immigration/exit procedures and providing a comfortable experience.

As demand for international business jet travel increases, this facility will become a key entry point for premium tourism experiences in Hokkaido. It will enhance our guest services and promote the influx of high-end travelers to Hokkaido.

Universal Aviation, the ground support division of Universal Weather and Aviation Inc., will co-operate the facility. As an award-winning FBO ground services provider, Universal Aviation has more than 60 locations in over 40 countries, with five locations in Japan, and has experience operating GATs at other airports. The company places a premium on quality, safety, compliance and customer satisfaction for VIP business aviation operators.

Facility overview

  • Location – New Chitose Airport, Bibi, Chitose City, Hokkaido, Japan Reinforced concrete, partly steel-framed
  • Design supervision – Azusa Design Ltd. Construction – Taisei Corporation

Signing at NBAA-BACE 2023

On 17 October 2022, the world’s largest business aviation event, NBAA-BACE took place in Las Vegas. In the presence of industry professionals, Universal Weather and Aviation and Hokkaido Airport Co., Ltd. signed an agreement on the operation of a dedicated business aviation terminal.

About Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

Flight departments partner with Universal for one reason – they need their international missions to execute smoothly and successfully. And that’s what we help operators do best. With us, you’ll have access to the industry’s best expertise, global resources, information, and technologies to amplify your flight department’s capabilities, and we’ll work tirelessly with you to eliminate sources of risk and friction from your missions. That’s why we’re trusted to manage more global trip legs per year than anyone else and have been the industry leader in supporting international missions for over 65 years. By partnering with us and adding our capabilities to yours, you will be able to achieve more with your flight department than ever before.

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