Earthquake & tsunami drill to take place at KIX

Kansai Airports is pleased to announce an earthquake and tsunami drill at Kansai International Airport (KIX) on 11 December 2025.

The drill, covering the entire airport islands, simulates a scenario in which a Nankai Trough mega-quake with magnitude e9.0 and Japanese seismic intensity 6-upper occurs, triggering a major tsunami warning for Osaka Prefecture. Through practices such as initial response to the earthquake and evacuation of the terminal buildings, the drill aims at enhancing awareness of disaster prevention among airport workers and building a shared understanding of actions to be taken in the event of an earthquake and tsunami.

Kansai Airports Group will continue to conduct various drills and exercises for the safety and security of customers’ travel and their time at the airports.

Drill outline

Date & Time:   Thursday, 11 December 2025 from 13:30 to 16:00

Location:         Terminals 1 & 2, train station concourse, AeroPlaza, international & domestic cargo areas

Participants:    Approximately 300 people

Scenario:         Earthquake: An earthquake hits off the coast of Wakayama Prefecture during the daytime of a weekday (magnitude 9.0, Japanese seismic intensity 6-upper).

Tsunami: Following a major tsunami warning issued for Osaka Prefecture by the Japan Meteorological Agency, a tsunami of 2.6 meters strikes KIX 81 minutes after the earthquake.

Program:         1. Communication    2. Shakeout exercise    3. Evacuation guidance    4. Response to stranded people    5. Facility check and re-entry

Key focus:

1. Evacuation from the international departure area of Terminal 1 Building

2. Check the response of airport staff in the event of an earthquake

3. Check the communication for gathering at the time of an earthquake