ترجمه
Remote island gateway in the volcanic Tokyo archipelago.
Opened
1956
Location
Miyakejima, Japan
Miyakejima Airport serves Miyakejima, a volcanic island roughly 180 kilometers south of Tokyo in the Izu Islands chain, part of the Tokyo Metropolis. The airport provides a vital air link connecting island residents and visitors to the Japanese mainland, supplementing ferry services that also serve the island.
The island and its airport have a notable history tied to volcanic activity. Following a major eruption of Mount Oyama in 2000, the entire island population was evacuated and the airport was closed for several years. Residents were allowed to return in 2005, and air services gradually resumed thereafter.
The airport operates modest domestic routes, primarily serving Tokyo's Chofu Airport, and handles relatively low passenger volumes given the island's small population and limited tourist infrastructure.
Terminals
The airport has a small single terminal building suited to its low passenger volumes and island community scale.
Getting to & from
Taxis and local buses are available at the airport to transport passengers around the island, which has no rail service.
Airlines here
New Central Airservice (Shin Nihon Aviation) has historically operated propeller aircraft services between Miyakejima and Chofu Airport near Tokyo.
Notable facts
- ›The island's volcano, Mount Oyama, erupted in 2000, forcing a full evacuation and airport closure lasting approximately five years.
- ›Miyakejima is part of the Izu Islands, administratively governed by the Tokyo Metropolis despite being over 180 km from central Tokyo.
- ›The airport runway is approximately 1,500 meters in length, suitable for turboprop aircraft.
- ›Elevated sulfur dioxide emissions from the volcano have historically required residents to carry gas masks.
- ›Ferry services operated by Tokai Kisen provide an alternative transport link between Miyakejima and Tokyo.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
