New Chitose Airport
New Chitose Airport is the main air gateway for Sapporo and much of Hokkaido, making it a practical starting point for city breaks, ski trips, and wider journeys across northern Japan. Listed under IATA code CTS and ICAO code RJCC, it is a large airport with the scale to handle busy domestic and international traffic while still serving a region known for nature, winter sports, and seasonal food travel. For most visitors, it is the easiest arrival point for reaching Sapporo while staying connected to the rest of Japan.
About New Chitose Airport
New Chitose Airport is the main air gateway for Sapporo and much of Hokkaido, making it a practical starting point for city breaks, ski trips, and wider journeys across northern Japan. Listed under IATA code CTS and ICAO code RJCC, it is a large airport with the scale to handle busy domestic and international traffic while still serving a region known for nature, winter sports, and seasonal food travel. For most visitors, it is the easiest arrival point for reaching Sapporo while staying connected to the rest of Japan.
Gateway to Hokkaido
New Chitose Airport is the main air gateway for Sapporo and much of Hokkaido, making it a practical starting point for city breaks, ski trips, and wider journeys across northern Japan. Listed under IATA code CTS and ICAO code RJCC, it is a large airport with the scale to handle busy domestic and international traffic while still serving a region known for nature, winter sports, and seasonal food travel. For most visitors, it is the easiest arrival point for reaching Sapporo while staying connected to the rest of Japan.
Key facts
- Airport name: New Chitose Airport
- Serves: Sapporo, Japan
- Airport type: Large airport
- Elevation: 82 ft (25 m)
- Time zone: Asia/Tokyo
- Official website: https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/
Airfield and operations
The airport sits at a low elevation of 82 feet (25 metres) and has two parallel lighted asphalt runways, which helps support frequent operations in a region where weather can shift quickly. Runway 01L/19R measures 9,843 feet, and runway 01R/19L is the same length, giving the airport solid capacity for larger aircraft and steady traffic flows. For travellers, that usually means a major airport setup rather than a small regional field, with infrastructure designed for efficient arrivals and departures.
Why this matters for travellers
Because New Chitose Airport serves the Sapporo area, it is especially useful for visitors planning a straightforward transfer to the city, as well as those heading onward to mountain resorts, hot spring towns, or other parts of Hokkaido. Checking the official airport website before departure is worthwhile for terminal guidance, transport updates, and service information, especially in winter when conditions can affect travel plans more than in other parts of Japan.
Routes
Top routes from CTS
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
New Chitose Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- New Chitose Airport is located in Sapporo, Japan (Asia), at coordinates 42.790°, 141.680°.
- Its IATA code is CTS and its ICAO code is RJCC.
- New Chitose Airport serves Sapporo, Japan. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- New Chitose Airport operates on Asia/Tokyo local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- New Chitose Airport sits at latitude 42.790° and longitude 141.680°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CTS. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CTS is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CTS on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Chitose, Hokkaido, 066-0012, Japan, the phone number is +81 123-23-0111, the official website is http://www.new-chitose-airport.jp/ja/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Japan. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.