Overview

• In the early hours of July 15, a Miyazaki Airport ground staff member entered a post-security zone without completing mandatory screening.
• Airport authorities suspended all security checks and started re-screening every passenger in the restricted area.
• More than ten flights, including the first departure to Haneda Airport, have been delayed by the comprehensive re-screening process.
• The MLIT Osaka Aviation Bureau’s Miyazaki office is investigating how the breach occurred and whether the employee came into contact with screened travelers.
• Under Japanese aviation rules, any unauthorized access to post-screening areas triggers full passenger re-screenings and can cause major operational disruptions.