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Rishiri Airport

Rishiri, Japan

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Rishiri Airport

Rishiri, Japan

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Gateway to Rishiri Island in northern Hokkaido.

Location

Rishiri, Japan

Rishiri Airport (IATA: RIS, ICAO: RJER) is a small regional airport serving Rishiri Island, located in the Sea of Japan off the northwestern coast of Hokkaido, Japan. The island is renowned for Rishiri Mountain, often called the 'Fuji of the North,' and attracts nature tourists and hikers. The airport provides essential air connectivity for island residents and visitors, as the island is otherwise accessible only by ferry from the Hokkaido mainland. Its remote location and limited population keep operations modest, with infrequent scheduled services. ANA Wings, a regional subsidiary of All Nippon Airways, has historically operated flights connecting Rishiri to Sapporo (New Chitose and Okadama airports), making air travel a practical alternative to the longer sea crossing.

Terminals

The airport operates a single small terminal building suited to the island's low passenger volumes.

Getting to & from

Taxis and rental cars are available at the airport; the terminal is located close to the island's main town of Oshidomari.

Airlines here

ANA Wings provides regional scheduled services linking Rishiri Island to Sapporo.

Notable facts

›Rishiri Island has a population of only a few thousand residents, keeping air traffic volume low.
›The airport serves as a vital lifeline link alongside ferry services from Wakkanai on the Hokkaido mainland.
›Rishiri Mountain (1,721 m) is a prominent landmark visible from the airport vicinity.
›Seasonal tourism, including hikers and cyclists, drives summer passenger peaks.
›The airport has a single runway suited to turboprop regional aircraft.

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