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Kansai International Airport - Best Artificial Airport in the World!

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Kansai International Airport is situated on an artificial island in the middle of Osaka Bay off the coast of Honshu, 38 km (24 mi) southwest of the city, located in three municipalities, including Izumisano (north), Sennan (south), and Tajiri (central), in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Third Busiest Airport Kansai International Airport receives around 30 million passengers per year. In 2016 the airport was used by 25.2 million passengers making it Asia's 30th busiest airport and Japan's 3rd busiest. Kansai was named Best Airport Staff of Asia, Best Airport Staff of the World, and Best Baggage Delivery Airport of the World in 2020. It's kept open 24 hours a day as the runways are located entirely at sea. It is also a major transit route to Japan, South East Asia, and Australia. A 3.75 km long, two-stage bridge links the island to the mainland. The upper level has a bridge, while the lower level has two parallel rail lines. A Masterpiece of Engineering The construction of