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Regional gateway serving Hokkaido's Okhotsk Sea coast.
Opened
1961
Location
Monbetsu, Japan
Monbetsu Airport (IATA: MBE, ICAO: RJEB) is a small regional airport located in Monbetsu City, in the Okhotsk subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island. It provides essential air connectivity for a region known for drift ice tourism, fishing industries, and dairy farming.
The airport operates a limited number of daily flights, primarily connecting Monbetsu with New Chitose Airport (Sapporo) and Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Its services are vital for residents and visitors given the remote nature of the surrounding region and harsh winter conditions that can limit surface travel.
Passenger volumes are modest compared to major Japanese airports, reflecting the rural and sparsely populated nature of the Okhotsk coast. The airport plays an important role in regional economic connectivity and tourism promotion, particularly during the winter drift ice season.
Terminals
Monbetsu Airport has a single small passenger terminal handling all arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Bus services connect Monbetsu Airport to Monbetsu city center and surrounding areas.
Airlines here
ANA (All Nippon Airways) operates scheduled services at Monbetsu Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the Okhotsk subprefecture of Hokkaido, near the Sea of Okhotsk.
- ›The region is famous for drift ice (ryuhyo) that forms along the coast in winter.
- ›The airport serves a key role in connecting this remote area during heavy snowfall seasons.
- ›Runway length is approximately 2,000 meters, suitable for narrow-body jet aircraft.
- ›Passenger numbers are among the lower figures for commercial airports in Hokkaido.
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