CEO Message

I am FUJII Naoki. I have taken office as President & CEO of Narita International Airport Corporation(NAA).

Reflecting on our responsibility for operating and maintaining this major Japanese airport, I am struck by its gravity once again. As I am resolved to do my utmost to contribute to the development of Narita Airport, I would like to ask for your kind guidance and support.

At the start of my tenure as president & CEO, let me mention three points that I will particularly emphasize going forward.

First, it is important to maintain and develop cohabitation and coprosperity between the airport and the community.Since its opening, Narita Airport has played its role as Japan’s main international gateway. Narita Airport has been able to fulfill that responsibility first and foremost because of the understanding, cooperation, and support that we have received from the municipalities and residents in its neighborhood and other stakeholders. I will strive to further deepen the relationship of trust that we have so far cultivated with our stakeholders during the history of Narita Airport and pursue cohabitation and coprosperity between the airport and the community.

Second, we must ensure safety.It goes without saying that ensuring safety is most important for air transportation. It is necessary to thoroughly enforce crisis management initiatives adapted to various contingencies, including responses to natural disasters, such as typhoons and earthquakes, and outbreaks of infectious diseases and countermeasures against cyber terrorism, not to mention the need to prevent aircraft accidents. By fully guarding against all those contingencies, we will make sure to provide safe, comfortable, and consistent services at Narita Airport, which is Japan’s main international airport.

Third, it is essential to appropriately respond to the growing and increasingly diverse aviation needs.With the COVID-19 pandemic brought under control, the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan has been rising at such a pace that it is on course to surpass 40 million people this year (2025). Moreover, supported by robust demand for imports and exports of items such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and e-commerce goods, Narita Airport has become Japan’s largest port of trade in terms of value.

Narita Airport, as the main international airport in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, must fully meet the growing demand for in-bound tourism and logistics needs. To do so, we aim to enhance Narita’s convenience as a hub airport by further developing the network of domestic services centered around low-cost carriers as well as by expanding the network of international services.

Having embarked on the Narita Airport Expansion Project, which includes the construction of a new runway and the extension of an existing one, the Company will also promote the New Narita Airport Development Plan, which includes the consolidation of passenger handling and cargo logistics functions.

Going forward, we must address various challenges, such as dealing with the aging of facilities nearly half a century from the airport’s opening, introducing new technologies and measures to secure workers in order to overcome labor shortages, and enhancing means of airport access, including railways. The list of challenges that we are facing is long. Continuing careful dialogue with our stakeholders, we will figure out what we should do at this time, which coincides with the next stage of the airport, and take actions steadily.

Many other challenges may lie ahead, but we are resolved to do our best to contribute to the further development of Narita Airport while firmly cooperating and collaborating with our stakeholders. I appreciate your kind support.