Japan: Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) in Takoname, Aishi Prefecture, disrupted due to bomb threat Jan. 7

Event

Flight disruptions are ongoing at Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) in Takoname, Aishi Prefecture, as of Jan. 7 after a bomb threat to a Jetstar flight GK 502 flying from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Fukuoka (FUK) forced the plane to land at NGO. Reports indicate that officials at NRT received a call at 06:20 claiming a bomb was on the flight. In the course of evacuating the flight, at least one person was injured.

Flight delays and cancellations are likely until evening Jan. 7 at NGO. Lingering disruptions are likely as airlines clear the backlog of passengers.

NGO is approximately 36 km (23 miles) south of Nagoya.

Advice

Make alternative arrangements for traveling to or from Nagoya. Contact your airline for information on rescheduling. Reconfirm flights transiting through NGO before departing for the airport. Adhere to all instructions issued by airport authorities.