Japanese government approves Narita runway extension

Japanese government approved an extension of the second runway at Tokyo Narita from 7,152 ft. to 8,202 ft., sufficient to allow 747 and A380 landings. The runway originally was to be 8,202 ft. but local farmers limited the length. The government now is going to extend it in the opposite direction.

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