Yonaguni Airport is a small regional airport on Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It operates a single terminal handling short domestic flights, primarily connecting to nearby islands; annual passenger numbers are low compared with Okinawa’s main airports.
Getting to and From Yonaguni Airport #
Transport from the airport to Yonaguni town is by local taxi or pre-arranged shuttle; there is no rail service. The trip into the main settlement is typically a short drive. Car rental may be available on the island but is more limited than on larger islands.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Yonaguni Airport #
The terminal has basic amenities: a small waiting area, restrooms and limited vending or kiosk options. There are no airline lounges and Wi‑Fi is unlikely to be provided. Accessibility is basic; travellers with special requirements should arrange assistance ahead of time.
Tips for Yonaguni Airport #
- Flights to Yonaguni are short and often operate as island hops - check baggage limits for inter-island routes.
- Public transport on arrival is limited; taxis or pre-arranged pickups are the usual way into town.
- Facilities at the airport are minimal; buy food or supplies in Ishigaki if you expect a long wait.
- If visiting for border-crossing to Taiwan (there are historical ferry links), verify current services - these are intermittent.
Weather & Climate near Yonaguni Airport #
Yonaguni Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2408 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 16° - 20° | 18° | 193 mm | overcast | 78% | 6.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.7h |
| February | Acceptable | 16° - 20° | 18° | 160 mm | overcast | 79% | 6.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| March | Good | 18° - 22° | 20° | 155 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 20° - 25° | 23° | 174 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 23° - 27° | 25° | 219 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.2h |
| June | Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 183 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.5h |
| July | Good | 26° - 31° | 34° | 141 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.2 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.4h |
| August | Very Good | 26° - 31° | 33° | 212 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.9h |
| September | Very Good | 25° - 29° | 30° | 283 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Good | 23° - 27° | 25° | 257 mm | overcast | 78% | 5.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.5h |
| November | Good | 20° - 24° | 22° | 253 mm | overcast | 78% | 5.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| December | Acceptable | 17° - 21° | 19° | 178 mm | overcast | 77% | 6.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.5h |