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Okinoerabu Airport

Wadomari, Japan

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Okinoerabu Airport

Wadomari, Japan

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Island gateway serving the remote Okinoerabujima in southern Japan.

Location

Wadomari, Japan

Okinoerabu Airport (IATA: OKE, ICAO: RJKB) is a small regional airport located near Wadomari on Okinoerabujima Island, part of the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It provides essential air connectivity for residents and visitors to this remote subtropical island in the East China Sea. The airport operates domestic services linking the island to major hubs such as Kagoshima and Amami, making it a vital lifeline for the island community. The surrounding area is known for its coral reefs, caves, and traditional culture.

Terminals

The airport features a single small terminal building typical of remote Japanese island airports, handling limited daily traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options from the airport are limited, primarily consisting of taxis and private vehicles, with connections to Wadomari and other parts of the island.

Airlines here

Japan Air Commuter (JAC), a regional subsidiary of Japan Airlines, operates scheduled services connecting Okinoerabu to Kagoshima and Amami Oshima.

Notable facts

›Located on Okinoerabujima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, part of the Amami archipelago.
›The island is known for its limestone caves and is designated within the Amami Gunto National Park area.
›Okinoerabujima was inscribed as part of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2021.
›The airport serves a small island population of only a few thousand residents.
›Japan Air Commuter uses turboprop aircraft such as the ATR 42 on routes serving this airport.

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Okinoerabu Airport is located on the island of Okinoerabujima in the town of Wadomari, Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

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