Bizav Restrictions Expected for Japan Enthronement

General aviation traffic restrictions will likely be put in place when Japan enthrones a new emperor nearly two months from now, but reports that such restrictions have been announced for two airports are not correct, according to a posting this week on Universal Weather & Aviation’s Operational Insight blog. ”We have begun receiving inquiries regarding reported airport restrictions being announced at Tokyo Narita (RJJJ) and upcoming restrictions for Haneda (RJTT),” the blog post states. “This information is incorrect.”

On October 22, Japan will hold an enthronement ceremony for Emperor Naruhito, which is expected to attract a large number of international dignitaries and affect business aviation operations in the country. Specifically, Universal anticipates that general and business aviation flights will be restricted at Chubu Centair (RJGG) and Kansai International (RJBB) airports, in addition to Narita and Haneda.

“While we are anticipating restrictions, nothing official has been announced,” the blog post explained. “Our team at Universal Aviation Japan is staying in close communication with Japanese authorities, and we will publish the correct information once we receive official confirmation.”