Sapporo Okadama Airport (札幌丘珠空港)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A small airport in Higashi Ward, Sapporo, right beside the built-up city. Flights connecting cities across Hokkaido arrive and depart, and unlike a large airport the planes are close enough to delight children. The terminal is small, so there is no getting lost, and even a short visit feels well worth it. Following the whole flow with your eyes from start to finish, as the propellers begin to turn, the plane runs down the runway and floats up into the sky, is an experience unique to this airport. It is close to Hinomaru Park, which makes it just the right distance for the first stop of the morning.

Tips

Please follow the terminal's guidance on where and when you may watch. Looking up the arrival and departure times in advance raises your chances of seeing a plane. There are restrooms inside the terminal. There is little shade along the fence, so do not forget hats and drinks.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. Timing your visit to the flight schedule makes it well worth watching

Access & map

007-0880 Okadama-cho, Higashi Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido