Narita Airport Runway A Central View

The Centre of Runway A

Runway A (16R/34L) is Narita's original 4,000-metre runway, long enough to handle the largest wide-bodied aircraft in service. Positioned near the middle of the strip, this camera captures jets rotating off the tarmac and settling onto the threshold, with the parallel taxiways and apron stretching across the airfield.

One of Japan's Great Gateways

Narita International Airport is a principal long-haul gateway for the Greater Tokyo area, linking Japan to hundreds of destinations across Asia, the Americas, Europe and Oceania. Flag carriers, low-cost airlines and cargo freighters all share the airfield, giving the feed a constant variety of liveries and aircraft types.

A Spotter's Vantage

Streamed from the Asahi Shimbun Narita Bureau, the view is oriented so that south lies to the left of the frame and north to the right. Enthusiasts can follow a continuous sequence of line-ups, take-off rolls and landings, making it a rewarding feed for anyone fascinated by commercial aviation.

Around Narita

The airport sits in the city of Narita, in Chiba, a region also known for the historic Naritasan Shinshoji temple and its surrounding streets. Rapid rail and expressway links connect the airfield to central Tokyo, underscoring its role as a key point of arrival for visitors to Japan.