Making Airport More Accessible for All through Public-private Collaboration

Haneda International Airport Terminal (Tokyo International Airport) was built in 2010, when the fourth runway was extensively developed. Thanks to the high market potential, a private financial initiative scheme was applied to build and operate the international terminal. Under this scheme, thirteen private companies jointly funded Tokyo International Airport Terminal Corporation (TIAT), a special purpose company. It increased physical accessibility in and around the new airport terminal, which improved social inclusiveness of the elderly, disabled, and other people with mobility limitation. Also, TIAT, the national and local governments, airline companies, and public transportation companies closely collaborated to materialize seamless air travel access.