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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Japan",
    "addressLocality": "Wadomari (Okinoerabu)"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Japan Air Commuter (JAC)",
    "Ryukyu Air Commuter (RAC)",
    "Japan Airlines (JAL)",
    "Private / Charter"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Wadomari (Okinoerabu)",
  "code": "OKE",
  "connection_tips": "Okinoerabu Airport is the island airport for Okinoerabujima, and it does what island airports are supposed to do: keep the prefecture connected without forcing every trip through a ferry. The runway is short but serious enough for regional turboprops, and the airport has enough passenger support to make inter-island and mainland flights practical for residents and visitors alike.\n\nThe airport's role is tied to the geography of Kagoshima Prefecture, where the flight list includes Kagoshima, Naha, and nearby island hops. That makes the airport especially useful for people moving between the Ryukyu chain and the southern mainland. If your trip involves island business, family travel, or a weather-sensitive connection, the airport is the fastest part of the itinerary but not the part you should leave to chance.\n\nOn the ground, the island is compact, so the useful transfer is usually a car rental or a short local ride. The airport terminal is small, but that is part of the convenience: what matters is whether your flight is on the current timetable and whether your onward plan has a pickup waiting. On an island like this, the airport is the bridge. A short island pickup is the cleanest way to finish the trip, so keep it simple.\n",
  "country": "Japan",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=JPY",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Enjoy the unique and friendly atmosphere of this subtropical island hub.",
    "Verify your flight status early, as schedules are frequently affected by typhoons.",
    "Try the local brown sugar sweets and lily-themed products available at the terminal shop.",
    "Coordinate your ground transport or hotel pickup in advance.",
    "Take advantage of the spectacular views of the coral reefs during takeoff and landing."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "OKE",
  "icao": "RJKB",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 27.4255,
  "layover_planner_info": "Modern regional terminal with standard amenities. Suitable for shorter layovers; the town center and scenic limestone caves are a short drive away for longer stays.",
  "longitude": 128.701,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline's service desk at the terminal or their main office in Kagoshima or Naha for assistance with any schedule changes.",
  "name": "Okinoerabu Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "KOJ",
      "name": "Kagoshima Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "RNJ",
      "name": "Yoron Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TKN",
      "name": "Tokunoshima Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Okinoerabu Airport (OKE) is a vital regional facility serving the island of Okinoerabu in the Amami Islands, part of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The terminal is a modern and functional building that handles a significant volume of domestic flights, particularly connecting the island with major regional hubs like Kagoshima, Amami Oshima, and Naha. it is a critical air link for the local community, supporting regional administration, tourism, and the transport of essential goods to this subtropical Pacific island.\n\nInside the terminal, passengers have access to standard Japanese regional airport amenities, including check-in counters, a comfortable waiting lounge, and a selection of retail and dining options offering local Okinoerabu specialties like brown sugar products, local seafood snacks, and refreshments. The airport is equipped with modern security and passenger processing facilities to ensure a smooth travel experience. The facility has been designed to provide a welcoming entrance for visitors exploring the extensive limestone caves, the unique flora (like the Erabu lily), and the vibrant coral reefs of the island. it also features a VIP lounge for government officials and business travelers.\n\nGround transportation on the island is available via local taxis, rental cars, and a community bus service. The airport's location near the northern coast of the island offers travelers unique views of the surrounding Pacific Ocean and the urban outskirts of Wadomari during arrival and departure. It remains an essential infrastructure point for the connectivity and resilience of the Amami archipelago, ensuring that this important cultural and natural hub remains accessible by air year-round under various subtropical weather conditions.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/ah09/infra/port/kuko/okinoerabu.html"
}