Ibaraki Prefecture
Prefecture of Japan
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| June 2020 | After facing overwhelming opposition, the government ultimately chose to keep the name 'Ibaraki International Airport' for overseas promotion. |
| May 2020 | Ibaraki Prefectural Government initially planned to adopt the English nickname 'Tokyo Ibaraki International Airport' to attract more foreign visitors. |
| October 2017 | An F-4EJ Kai Phantom II of 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron caught fire on the ground after a landing gear malfunction, with no injuries reported. |
| January 2016 | JASDF used three Kawasaki T-4 trainers from the airport to collect radioactive material following North Korea's fourth nuclear test. |
| August 2013 | Myanmar Airways International signed a letter of intent to begin thrice-weekly direct 'program charter' service between Yangon and Ibaraki by December 2013, though the service was not ultimately started. |
| 2011 | Asiana Airlines ceased operations between Incheon International Airport and Ibaraki Airport following the 2011 disaster. |
| 2011 | Spring Airlines increased service to five flights per week to Shanghai. |
| March 11 2011 | Airport terminal roof damaged during the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, but quickly repaired. |
| September 2010 | Spring Airlines began selling charter flight seats similar to scheduled services. |
| July 2010 | Spring Airlines planned to start charter flights from Shanghai-Pudong, operating three times a week. |
| March 2010 | Civil aviation operations began at Ibaraki Airport, transforming it from its previous status. |
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