An airport resilient to snow. The flight operation rate is 99.5% (FY2024), meaning almost no cancellations despite being in a heavy snowfall area. Over 99% for four consecutive years starting from FY2015. The reasons are: a local snow removal team made of local farmers (WAX WINGS, December–March) continuously clears snow from the runway, it is located in a basin making it less susceptible to bad weather, and it has private power generation resulting in zero cancellations during the 2018 Hokkaido-wide blackout. This is the first thing to tell anyone worried about winter flights to Asahikawa being cancelled due to snow.
Good for
Solo, Couple, With children
Parking
There are two parking lots at Asahikawa Airport, Parking Lot 1 and Parking Lot 2, with standard fees. Free for up to 1 hour, 200 yen up to 1 hour 30 minutes, 300 yen up to 2 hours, 150 yen for each additional hour thereafter, with a 24-hour maximum cap of 1,000 yen (900 yen from the 6th day onwards). On weekends, national holidays, Obon, and New Year holidays, it is 200 yen for each additional hour thereafter, with a maximum cap of 1,200 yen (1,100 yen from the 6th day onwards). Open year-round from 7:00 to 21:30. Spending 3,000 yen (tax included) or more at the 2nd-floor shops and food court grants an additional 1 hour free (process in advance at the discount validation machine in the 1st-floor domestic arrival lobby). Space for 8 motorcycles is available in Parking Lot 1. For long-term use of 30 days or more, inquire in advance.
Although there is no published official figure exclusively for the winter flight operation rate, the annual rate of 99.5% (FY2024) includes winter cancellations. The snow removal team operates seasonally from December to March, maintaining the runway surface in a cleared state.Winter information: 旭川市「就航率99％の安心」、日本農業新聞「農家が守る就航率99.5％」（2026-10-10 確認）. The operator has not visited in winter. Conditions change with snowfall, so please check the official source before you go.
FAQ
Is there parking?
There are two parking lots at Asahikawa Airport, Parking Lot 1 and Parking Lot 2, with standard fees. Free for up to 1 hour, 200 yen up to 1 hour 30 minutes, 300 yen up to 2 hours, 150 yen for each additional hour thereafter, with a 24-hour maximum cap of 1,000 yen (900 yen from the 6th day onwards). On weekends, national holidays, Obon, and New Year holidays, it is 200 yen for each additional hour thereafter, with a maximum cap of 1,200 yen (1,100 yen from the 6th day onwards). Open year-round from 7:00 to 21:30. Spending 3,000 yen (tax included) or more at the 2nd-floor shops and food court grants an additional 1 hour free (process in advance at the discount validation machine in the 1st-floor domestic arrival lobby). Space for 8 motorcycles is available in Parking Lot 1. For long-term use of 30 days or more, inquire in advance.
