Haneda

Haneda, 羽田, commonly refers to Tokyo Haneda Airport, officially Tokyo International Airport, located in Ōta ward on Tokyo Bay, Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the two primary airports serving the Tokyo metropolitan area, the other being Narita International Airport. Haneda is the closest airport to central Tokyo and handles a high volume of domestic flights, with international services expanding in the 21st century to accommodate growing travel demand.

The airport opened in 1931 as Tokyo International Airport. It has undergone multiple phases of modernization to accommodate rapid growth in passenger traffic, including the construction of additional terminal facilities and upgrades to runways and air traffic control systems. In recent years, Haneda has become a major hub for both domestic and international travel, balancing efficiency with proximity to central Tokyo and easy access for business and leisure travelers.

Haneda consists of three passenger terminals: two domestic terminals (Terminals 1 and 2) and an international terminal (Terminal 3). The airport is served by the Tokyo Monorail from Hamamatsuchō and the Keikyu Airport Line from Shinagawa and other areas, providing fast rail access to central Tokyo and the wider region. Ground transportation also includes buses, taxis, and highway connections.

The name also designates the surrounding Haneda district in Ōta Ward, which includes the airport precinct and adjacent urban areas. The district has a history rooted in port and aviation activities and has undergone extensive redevelopment alongside the airport.