Small island airstrip serving the Izu archipelago.
Location
Niijima Village, Japan
Niijima Airport is a small public airport located on Niijima, a volcanic island in the Izu Islands chain south of Tokyo, administered as part of Niijima Village in Tokyo Metropolis. The airport serves as a vital air link connecting this remote island to the Japanese mainland, as ferry services can be disrupted by rough seas.
The airport handles light aircraft and small turboprop operations, primarily offering scheduled connections to Chofu Airport near Tokyo. Passenger volumes are modest, reflecting the island's small permanent population and seasonal tourism.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes typical of remote island operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on the island is limited, with taxis and rental vehicles available to reach accommodations in Niijima Village.
Airlines here
New Central Airservice (Shin Chuo Kokuki) operates scheduled flights connecting Niijima to Chofu Airport near Tokyo.
Notable facts
- ›Niijima is part of the Izu Islands, a chain of volcanic islands administered by Tokyo Metropolis.
- ›The airport primarily connects to Chofu Airport, a small general aviation airport in western Tokyo.
- ›Air service is especially important when typhoons or heavy swells disrupt ferry connections to the mainland.
- ›The runway is relatively short, limiting operations to small turboprop and piston aircraft.
- ›Niijima is known for surfing and its unique white sand beaches made of rhyolite.
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