Typhoon forces cancellation of over 450 flights at Tokyo airports

September 21, 2026 at 08:08 AM1 min

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At least 461 flights were cancelled at Tokyo's Haneda and Narita airports on Monday as a typhoon approached Japan. Haneda cancelled over 280 domestic and about 60 international flights, while Narita cancelled more than 100, mostly international. The typhoon is expected to reach the Izu Peninsula and then the Tokyo area later Monday.

Key Facts

At least 461 flights were cancelled at Tokyo's Haneda and Narita airports due to the approaching typhoon.
Haneda Airport cancelled over 280 domestic and about 60 international flights.
Narita Airport cancelled more than 100 flights, mostly international.
The typhoon is moving northeast at about 25 km/h and is expected to reach the Izu Peninsula and then the Tokyo area in the second half of Monday.
Some areas received over 410 mm of rain in the past two days, with forecasters predicting up to 80 mm per hour.

Flight Cancellations

At least 461 flights were cancelled at Tokyo's Haneda and Narita airports on Monday as a typhoon approached Japan. Haneda Airport cancelled over 280 domestic and about 60 international flights. Narita Airport cancelled more than 100 flights, mostly international.

Typhoon Path and Warnings

The typhoon was located south of the central Pacific coast of Honshu and moving northeast at about 25 km/h. It is expected to reach the Izu Peninsula and then the Tokyo area in the second half of Monday. Forecasters warned of torrential rain, river flooding, and landslides. Residents were advised to avoid going outside unless necessary. Evacuation warnings were issued for some areas of Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo.

Rainfall and Impact

The typhoon brought strong winds and torrential rain. Some areas received over 410 mm of rain in the past two days. Forecasters predicted up to 80 mm of rain per hour.