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Komatsu Airport

Komatsu, JP

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Komatsu Airport

Komatsu / Kanazawa, Japan · Asia

Hokuriku gateway for Kanazawa / Ishikawa with **JAL / ANA Tokyo–Haneda** plus domestic and international framing — **JAL Sakura Lounge** for eligible JAL First / JMB elite / oneworld Sapphire-Emerald, plus **Business Lounge A** paid seating; **no Priority Pass**.

Airportist Score

6.5/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.8
Ground access6.6
Reliability6.8
Lounges6.2

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Komatsu Airport

Komatsu / Kanazawa, Japan · Asia

Hokuriku gateway for Kanazawa / Ishikawa with **JAL / ANA Tokyo–Haneda** plus domestic and international framing — **JAL Sakura Lounge** for eligible JAL First / JMB elite / oneworld Sapphire-Emerald, plus **Business Lounge A** paid seating; **no Priority Pass**.

Airportist Score

6.5/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.8
Ground access6.6
Reliability6.8
Lounges6.2

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
~40–60 min Kanazawa
Airport bus to Kanazawa
Lounges
2
1 rated worth it
Terminals
Single passenger terminal (domestic + international framing)

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Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Banks

JAL/ANA HND + intl pins

Haneda is the dense domestic pin; international Asia framing on selected days.

Confirm live intl frequencies.

Plant

Single Hokuriku terminal

Compact plant serving Komatsu / Kanazawa catchment.

Sakura for JAL elites; paid Business Lounge A separate.

Sakura

JAL Sakura — light snacks + drinks

Official: non-alcoholic + alcoholic drinks and light snacks; Wi-Fi.

Status/cabin only — no PP.

Ground

Bus to Kanazawa ~40–60 min

Airport buses are the Kanazawa default; Komatsu city closer.

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Live conditions

Right now at KMQ

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

JAL First / JMB Diamond·Sapphire / JGC / oneworld Sapphire-Emerald
ANA / JAL Haneda banks into Hokuriku
Kanazawa visitors when bus schedules fit

Watch out for

No Priority Pass at KMQ
Sakura is status/cabin only — not a walk-up PP product
Kanazawa bus time often 40–60 min — budget surface
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.2

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.6

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.8

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.2

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Single passenger terminal (domestic + international framing)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for KMQ.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA KMQ / ICAO RJNK — Komatsu Airport
GPS 36.3939, 136.4075 · Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture (Kanazawa gateway)
JAL Sakura Lounge — domestic; daily 06:45–last JAL departure; JAL First / JMB elite / oneworld Sapphire-Emerald
Business Lounge A — paid seating product (official hours framing ~07:20–19:40)
No Priority Pass lounge verified on research day
Airlines: JAL · ANA · domestic/intl framing (TPE/ICN/SHA etc.) — confirm live

3 official sources

https://www.komatsuairport.jp/
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/dom/service/lounge/kmq/
https://www.komatsuairport.jp/facility/service25_en.html

Full guide

Explore the KMQ guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Airport bus to Kanazawa
View Getting There
Lounges
2 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 1 rated worth it.
JAL Sakura Lounge
View Lounges
Traveler Tips
Use Sakura if JAL elite / First; otherwise paid Business Lounge A.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
JAL Sakura LoungeBusiness Lounge A (paid)Airport bus to Kanazawa
View Amenities
Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

☁️24°C / 75°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:28 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.