(IATA: KIX, ICAO: RJBB) is an international airport located on an artificial island in the middle of Osaka Bay

KIX opened its doors in 1994, and has since become an important international hub for the country, providing one of the largest networks for both domestic and international routes with 24h operations. The airport is considered a gateway for the Kansai area, the Western part of Japan, receiving approximately 30 million passengers every year.