Chubu Centrair International Airport x Inabe City "SDGs Forest Creation" Exchange Program: Inabe City Families Invited to Centrair for Airport Class!

Chubu Centrair International Airport Co., Ltd. (Location: Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, Representative: Hironori Kagohashi) held an airport class for families from Inabe City, Mie Prefecture on Monday, June 6, 2026.

This initiative was implemented as an exchange program for the "Centrair and Inabe City SDGs Forest Creation" project, which involved collaboration with Inabe City, Mie Prefecture, located in the upper reaches of the Inabe River, and was carried out on Saturday, May 30, 2026, as part of SDGs activities leading to the future of the rich Ise Bay.

Centrair and Inabe City Afforestation Activities

The connection between Centrair and Inabe City is deep, dating back about 25 years.

During the creation of the airport island, soil from Mt. Fujiwara in Inabe City, Mie Prefecture, was used as part of the landfill material. Additionally, much of the cement, the raw material for the concrete used in the construction of the runway and passenger terminal building, was produced in the same area. Building on this background, and following the exchange through afforestation activities at Bairin Park on Saturday, May 30, 2026, the visit of Inabe City families to the airport to learn about it provided a valuable opportunity to feel the connection between the two entities.

Scenes from the Day

<Explanation of Airport Overview and Jobs Supporting Aviation>

To the families gathered at the airport, Chubu Centrair International Airport Co., Ltd. showed a video recalling the afforestation activities held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and smiles were seen on the participants' faces as they reminisced about that day.

Then, in a relaxed atmosphere, company employees explained the airport's overview and the various jobs that support aviation, such as those in government agencies, airlines, ground handling companies, and security companies, and also introduced the environmentally conscious initiatives that have been promoted since the airport island was created.

Company employee giving an explanationParticipants listening to the explanation

<To the International Departure Waiting Area>

After the classroom session, participants went through security checks and entered the international departure waiting area of Terminal 1, where they observed the duty-free shops, departure gates, and immigration counters. They received explanations from duty-free shop staff about customer service, the role of the shops, and export procedures, and also touched upon the various roles of staff working in the departure waiting area, experiencing a part of airport operations.

Explanation from duty-free shop staff

<Heading to the Airfield>

After lunch, participants boarded a bus for a tour around the airport island, including the runway and apron areas.

During the tour, they disembarked at a photo spot next to the runway to observe aircraft taking off and landing up close.

Scenes of aircraft taking off and landing one after another were enthusiastically photographed, and cheers were heard, indicating they were enjoying the immersive experience.

Disembarking at a photo spot next to the runway

Participants photographing a departing aircraftWe took them to areas not normally accessible to the general public.

<To the Airport Fire Station>

After the runway tour, participants proceeded to their next destination, the Chubu Centrair International Airport Fire Station.

They were surprised by the power of the welcome water salute from the airport's chemical fire engine. They also experienced wearing the protective gear worn at fire scenes, gaining a hands-on feel for the job of ensuring aviation safety.

Opportunities such as sitting in the driver's seat of the airport's chemical fire engine and wearing the silver fire suits, which are not usually possible, were provided, making it a valuable experience.

Participants observing the water spray from the airport chemical fire engine

Trying on firefighter gearSaluting airport firefighters

At the end of the day-long airport tour, participants expressed their joy at learning about the airport's facilities, the various jobs involved, and the many people who contribute to its operation, as well as the opportunity to visit areas normally off-limits.

Chubu Centrair International Airport will continue to provide opportunities for many people to experience the charm of the airport together with the local community.

Company Profile: Chubu Centrair International Airport Co., Ltd.

Company Name: CENTRAL JAPAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMPANY , LIMITED

Location: 1 Chome-1 Centrair, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture

Established: May 1, 1998 (Designated as the project entity for Chubu International Airport on July 1, 1998)

Representative: Hironori Kagohashi, President and CEO

Main Business Activities:

1. Establishment and management of Chubu International Airport and aviation security facilities. 2. Construction and management of functional facilities such as passenger and cargo handling facilities, and convenience facilities such as shops. 3. Businesses incidental to the above.

Number of Employees: 293 (including full-time officers) (As of April 1, 2026)

Company Website: https://www.centrair.jp/corporate/