Okinoerabu Airport

Airport Airport

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
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 19°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
14° 19°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 20°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
16° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

153 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (216 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
19° 23°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

216 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
12.7h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (239 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 26°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

239 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

June

June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (265 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 29°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

265 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (191 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
26° 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

191 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (204 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
26° 31°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

204 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 30°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 27°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

159 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
20° 24°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 20°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
16° 21°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight