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Amakusa Airport

Amakusa, Japan

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Amakusa Airport

Amakusa, Japan

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Gateway to the scenic Amakusa Islands of Kumamoto.

Opened

1980

Location

Amakusa, Japan

Amakusa Airport (IATA: AXJ, ICAO: RJDA) is a small regional airport located on Amakusa Island in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It serves as the primary air gateway to the Amakusa archipelago, a chain of islands situated in the Yatsushiro Sea off the western coast of Kyushu. The airport operates limited domestic services connecting Amakusa to major Japanese cities, primarily Fukuoka. Its relatively short runway reflects its regional role, catering to turboprop and small jet aircraft. The surrounding area is known for its scenic coastlines, Christian heritage sites, and dolphin-watching tourism. Due to its island location, air travel is an important transport link for residents and visitors, complementing ferry services that connect Amakusa to the mainland.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building handling all passenger operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transport from the airport to central Amakusa is available via taxi and limited bus services.

Airlines here

Amakusa Airlines (AMX), the only airline based in Kumamoto Prefecture, operates the primary scheduled services from Amakusa Airport.

Notable facts

›Amakusa Airlines is one of the smallest regional carriers in Japan and uses turboprop aircraft.
›The airport's runway is approximately 1,500 meters in length, limiting it to smaller aircraft.
›Amakusa Island is a UNESCO World Heritage-related site for its hidden Christian history.
›Ferry services supplement air travel, connecting Amakusa to Kumamoto city on the mainland.
›The airport primarily serves the Fukuoka route, making it a key link for island residents.

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Amakusa Airfield (天草飛行場) is an airport 2.3 NM northwest of Amakusa, Kumamoto, Japan, on the Amakusa Islands in Japan. Locals often refer to it as Amakusa Airport. It is on the northern side of the Amakusa Islands, northwest of Amakusa city. It is used by only one airline, Amakusa Airlines, which is based there.

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