I was informed that the 3rd airport in Tokyo has started operation as a commercial airport in March 2010 - the country's 98th airport. This "new" airport is situated about 80 kilometers northeast of Tokyo in the city of Omitama, Ibaraki Perfecture. According to information, the objective of this airport is to be a low-cost carrier hub as an alternative to Tokyo's larger and expensive Narita or Hanada airports. Prior to the March 2010, this airport was an air base for the Japan Air-Self Defence Force under the name "Hyakuri". The local and federal government of Japan had invested 22 billion yen or approx.,USD243 million to upgrade this airport and renamed it "Ibaraki" Airport. 
Currently, Ibaraki has just two flights a day - one to Seoul by the South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines, and another to Kobe by the Japanese budget carrier SkyMark Airlines. Perhaps some foreign Low-Cost carriers, like Air Asia or Jet Star would consider using this airport in the futurre. 
On top is the check-in counter area on top and below is the LCD flight information display.
Currently, Ibaraki has just two flights a day - one to Seoul by the South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines, and another to Kobe by the Japanese budget carrier SkyMark Airlines. Perhaps some foreign Low-Cost carriers, like Air Asia or Jet Star would consider using this airport in the futurre. 
On top is the check-in counter area on top and below is the LCD flight information display. 
Believe it or not, Ibaraki airport is an attraction to the local people. Many curious and excited locals gathered at the airport fencing to watch the aircraft movement. 
The Asiana's A321 aircraft on the tamac..
Pictures of the Ibaraki airport was taken by Miura san when he visited this airport 2 weeks ago.
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