Eastern Hokkaido's gateway to scenic lake country.
Opened
1961
Location
Ōzora, Japan
Memanbetsu Airport (IATA: MMB, ICAO: RJCM) is a regional airport located near Ōzora in the Abashiri subprefecture of eastern Hokkaido, Japan. It serves as the primary air access point for the Lake Abashiri and Shiretoko Peninsula area, a UNESCO World Heritage region known for its drift ice and wildlife.
The airport handles domestic routes connecting eastern Hokkaido to major Japanese cities, primarily Tokyo (Haneda) and Osaka (Itami). It is an important transport hub for tourism in the region, particularly during winter when drift ice viewing attracts visitors from across Japan.
Operations are managed as a public airport under Japanese civil aviation regulations. The facility accommodates jet aircraft and processes a moderate volume of annual passengers consistent with its regional status.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building serving both arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Buses connect the airport to Abashiri city center and surrounding towns including Kitami, with journey times of approximately 20–40 minutes.
Airlines here
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) operate the primary domestic services at Memanbetsu Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located near Lake Abashiri and close to the Shiretoko UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- ›Serves as a key access point for drift ice viewing along the Okhotsk Sea coast in winter.
- ›Runway length supports jet aircraft operations for trunk routes to Haneda and Itami.
- ›The surrounding region is one of the most biodiverse in Japan, attracting wildlife tourism.
- ›Memanbetsu experiences heavy snowfall and cold winters, requiring seasonal operational preparations.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
