Thank you very much for your continued support of Hokkaido Air System (HAC).
My name is Kenichi Hanamasu, and I assumed the post of President of HAC in April 2026.
Since launching operations in 1998, HAC is now entering its 28th year. Operating a fleet of four ATR 42-600 aircraft, we serve nine routes in total: seven intra-Hokkaido routes connecting Sapporo (Okadama) with Hakodate, Kushiro, Memanbetsu, Rishiri, Okushiri, and Nemuro-Nakashibetsu, as well as Hakodate with Okushiri; and two Tohoku routes connecting Sapporo (Okadama) with Misawa and Akita.Through these connections, we have strived to make travel across Hokkaido faster and more accessible. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone whose warm support has made this journey possible.
To showcase the charm of Hokkaido to a broader audience, we actively distribute video content targeted at overseas travelers. Furthermore, to enhance the convenience of Sapporo Okadama Airport—located just about 6 km from downtown Sapporo—we launched the “SMART AIRPORT” initiative this spring. By leveraging digital transformation (DX), we aim to reduce congestion and wait times, delivering a smoother and more comfortable travel experience.
HAC will continue to serve as the “Wings of Hokkaido’s People,” protecting the regional aviation network while creating meaningful connections between people and local communities to drive Hokkaido’s growth. As aviation professionals who support flight operations in northern Japan, we remain fully committed to placing safety and peace of mind as our highest priority.
We sincerely ask for your continued support and patronage.
| Company Name | Hokkaido Air System Co., LTD. (HAC) |
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| Date of Establishment | September 30, 1997 |
| Start of Operations | March 28, 1998 |
| Headquarters Location | Inside Okadama Airport, Okadama-cho, Higashi-ku, Sapporo |
| Capital | 490 million yen |
| Shareholders | Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (57.3%), Hokkaido Government (19.5%), City of Sapporo (13.5%), and 16 other shareholders As of June 30, 2023 |
| Representative Director and President | Kenichi Hamanasu |
| Number of Employees | 107 (as of April 1, 2026) |
| Business Description | 1. Air transportation business 2. Aircraft utilization business |
| Owned Aircraft | Four ATR42-600 aircraft (48 seats) |
| Introduction Timeline | 1st aircraft: January 2020 2nd aircraft: April 2021 3rd aircraft: November 2021 4th aircraft: October 2023 |
| Representative Director and President | Kenichi Hamanasu |
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| Director | Yasuo Tomita |
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| Director | Keiki Chiba |
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| Non-Executive Director | Yuta Kawase | General Manager, Domestic Route Marketing, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. |
| Executive Officer | Masatoshi Ichinohe |
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| Executive Officer | Takeshi Koide |
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| Non-Executive Auditor | Katsuhiro Momota | Manager, Audit & Supervisory Board Office, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. |
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With the launch of the Sapporo Okadama – Nemuro Nakashibetsu route, HAC has introduced the Regional Medical Passport initiative. This program aims to support regional healthcare by strengthening collaboration between local communities, the medical sector, and aviation. The initiative was established to help address the shortage of doctors in the five cities and towns within Nemuro Subprefecture, which has the lowest number of doctors in Hokkaido.
With the launch of the Sapporo Okadama – Akita route, HAC has undertaken various initiatives to promote personal and cultural exchanges. This effort aims to maintain and further develop the deep historical ties between Hokkaido and Northern Tohoku, which have shared a strong connection for many years.
