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Hateruma Airport

Taketomi, Japan

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Hateruma Airport

Taketomi, Japan
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Japan's southernmost island airport serving remote Hateruma.

Opened
1994
Location
Taketomi, Japan
Hateruma Airport is a small regional airport located on Hateruma Island, part of the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It serves the administrative area of Taketomi Town and provides the primary air link between Hateruma Island and Ishigaki Island. The airport handles light propeller aircraft and operates a modest number of daily flights, reflecting the island's small population of only a few hundred residents. Hateruma Island is notable for being the southernmost inhabited island of Japan, making the airport a geographically significant facility. Due to the island's remote location and small scale, the airport has minimal infrastructure, with basic terminal facilities sufficient for the low passenger volumes it handles.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger amenities suited to its low traffic volume.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on Hateruma Island is limited, with taxis and rental bicycles or mopeds being the primary means of reaching the airport from the island's village.
Airlines here
New Ishigaki Air Commuter (RAC), a subsidiary of Japan Transocean Air and JAL Group, operates turboprop service connecting Hateruma to Ishigaki.
Notable facts
  • ›Hateruma Airport serves Japan's southernmost inhabited island.
  • ›The airport primarily connects Hateruma Island to Ishigaki Island.
  • ›Hateruma Island has a population of only a few hundred people.
  • ›The airport is classified as a small third-category airport in Japan.
  • ›The island is known for its dark skies and is a popular stargazing destination.
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Gateway to Japan's southernmost island, where coral meets sky

Hateruma Airport serves Hateruma Island, the southernmost inhabited island in Japan, located in Okinawa Prefecture near Taketomi Town. The small airstrip connects this remote coral island to Ishigaki, offering the only air link to a community known for pristine beaches, star-gazing skies, and traditional Ryukyuan culture. Its modest facility reflects the island's unhurried pace and unspoiled character.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A compact single-room terminal handling light aircraft arrivals and departures, with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Rental bicycles available near the terminal — the most popular way to explore the island
  • Rental scooters and small cars from local operators near the airport
  • Limited taxi service — best arranged in advance with island guesthouses
Nearby Hotels
  • Pension Hateruma
  • Minshuku Yaemaro
  • Hateruma Island guesthouses (various family-run lodgings)
Dining

The terminal itself has no dedicated restaurant, but the island has a handful of small local eateries serving Okinawan dishes, fresh seafood, and the island's signature Hateruma black sugar products. Visitors are advised to confirm meal availability with their accommodation, as dining options are very limited and seasonal.

Traveller Tips
  • Flights operate only via Hateruma Air Service from Ishigaki — book well in advance as capacity is extremely limited
  • The island has no convenience stores, so bring cash and any essentials from Ishigaki before arrival
  • Hateruma is renowned for some of Japan's darkest night skies — plan an overnight stay to stargaze
  • Ferry service from Ishigaki is an alternative to flying but is subject to cancellation due to rough seas

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Hateruma Airport
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Hateruma Airport is located on Hateruma island in Taketomi, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The prefecture operates the airport, which is classified as a third class airport.

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