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Island gateway to UNESCO-listed Yakushima's ancient cedar forests.
Opened
1963
Location
Yakushima, Japan
Yakushima Airport (IATA: KUM, ICAO: RJFC) is a small regional airport serving Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It provides essential air connectivity between the island and mainland Japan, primarily to Kagoshima Airport, supporting both tourism and local residents.
The airport is modest in scale, reflecting the relatively small population of Yakushima and its role as a nature tourism destination. The island is renowned for its ancient Yakusugi cedar trees and was designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 1993, driving steady visitor traffic through the airport.
Given Yakushima's mountainous and often foggy terrain, flight operations can be weather-sensitive. The airport plays a critical role alongside ferry services as one of the main access points to the island.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal building handling all passenger arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Buses and taxis are available outside the terminal to transport passengers to key areas of Yakushima Island, including Miyanoura and Anbo.
Airlines here
Japan Air Commuter (JAC), a regional subsidiary of Japan Airlines, operates the primary scheduled services connecting Yakushima to Kagoshima and Osaka (Itami).
Notable facts
- ›Yakushima Island is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, driving significant tourism through the airport.
- ›The airport has a single runway (runway 18/36) approximately 2,000 meters in length.
- ›Japan Air Commuter operates turboprop aircraft on routes to Kagoshima due to the short distances involved.
- ›Weather and low visibility related to the island's mountainous terrain can cause flight delays or cancellations.
- ›Ferry services from Kagoshima provide an alternative to air travel for reaching the island.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
