IATA Code
OKE
ICAO Code
RJKB
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Okinoerabu Airport is a small regional airport on Okinoerabujima island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It operates as a single-terminal facility handling short domestic flights and island connections.

Okinoerabu Airport
Elevation: 30 m
27.4316, 128.7056

Terminal Guide for Okinoerabu Airport #

There is a single compact terminal building serving check‑in, departure gates and arrivals in one space. The terminal layout is straightforward-check‑in, security (if applicable), a small waiting area and a single departure gate area-so no internal transfer is required.

Getting to and From Okinoerabu Airport #

Access is local: the airport sits close to the island’s main settlements so travel to nearby towns is typically a short taxi or car journey.

  • Taxi / local car: Taxis are the primary door‑to‑door option on the island; expect short rides to nearby villages and resorts.
  • Car rental: Local car rental or scooter hire is commonly used by visitors to explore the island; rental counters may be small or offsite.
  • Buses / shuttles: Public bus services on small islands are usually limited and may run infrequently-check timetables in advance.
  • Driving: Distances are short; driving times to accommodations are typically brief but depend on exact location.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Okinoerabu Airport #

Facilities are minimal and aimed at short domestic hops: a small café or vending machines, restrooms and limited seating. Passenger services such as lounges, large retail outlets or extensive dining are unlikely.

  • Lounges: No dedicated airline lounges expected.
  • Food and drink: Small café or vending machines, often landside.
  • Wi‑Fi: Wi‑Fi may be limited or unavailable; plan for offline options.
  • Charging / luggage: Limited charging points and unlikely to have dedicated left‑luggage; accessibility assistance can usually be arranged with advance notice.

Weather & Climate near Okinoerabu Airport #

Climate

Okinoerabu Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 14°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2095 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 50 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 14° - 19° 17° 126 mm overcast 74% 5.2 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.5h
February Acceptable 14° - 19° 16° 125 mm overcast 76% 5.3 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
March Acceptable 16° - 21° 18° 153 mm overcast 76% 4.8 m/s 1.2 high 11.9h
April Good 19° - 23° 21° 216 mm overcast 78% 4.9 m/s 1.5 high 12.7h
May Good 21° - 26° 24° 239 mm overcast 83% 4.4 m/s 1.7 very high 13.4h
June Good 24° - 29° 26° 265 mm overcast 89% 4.8 m/s 2.0 very high 13.7h
July Good 26° - 31° 36° 191 mm partly cloudy 85% 5.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.6h
August Good 26° - 31° 34° 204 mm partly cloudy 82% 5.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.0h
September Very Good 25° - 30° 31° 155 mm partly cloudy 80% 5.1 m/s 1.9 very high 12.2h
October Very Good 23° - 27° 25° 159 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.7 m/s 1.3 high 11.4h
November Good 20° - 24° 22° 152 mm overcast 75% 5.3 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.7h
December Good 16° - 21° 18° 110 mm overcast 74% 5.0 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.3h