An airport for an industrial city
Ube grew around coal mining and later the chemical and cement industries, and its airport opened in 1966 to connect the region with Tokyo. It was renamed Yamaguchi Ube Airport to reflect its role as the main airport for Yamaguchi Prefecture.
What you’ll see on the live cam
Traffic is light – mostly Tokyo flights spread through the day – so the stream offers calm views of the sea and coastline between movements. Look out for StarFlyer’s distinctive black A320s, one of the most stylish liveries in Japan.
Runway
The single runway, 07/25, is 2,500 metres long and runs along the coast, so approaches from the east and west pass over or beside the water.
Best times to watch
- Morning and evening: the main Tokyo flights.
- Clear days: views across the Seto Inland Sea.
