During a regular press conference on the 19th, Governor Yoshinori Yamaguchi of Saga Prefecture announced that the process of studying and coordinating the extension of the Saga Airport runway has commenced. Currently, the airport’s runway measures 2,000 meters. He pointed out that with the dramatic increase in inbound demand, international flights are becoming a golden opportunity. He emphasized that a runway of 2,500 meters has become a minimum requirement in China and Asia, and with the inclusion of logistics, the potential is expanding. He expressed determination to implement the extension as soon as possible.
Regarding the contract for the sale and purchase of the planned construction site for the deployment of Ospreys to Saga Airport, he stated that there is an understanding that the U.S. military will not be permanently stationed at the airport. Source: Saga Prefecture
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