Komatsu Airport closes runway after crack discovered
Komatsu Airport closed its runway on Monday morning after inspection staff observed a crack measuring approximately 40 centimetres across and 4 centimetres deep. Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel were deployed to conduct emergency repairs, leading to multiple flight cancellations and diversions. Officials anticipated reopening the runway by 3:40 p.m. local time.
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Global Event Monitor. Komatsu Airport closes runway after crack discovered. 2026-10-05T07:19:14.244Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:4662. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-10-05/40-601d2be4
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