Kitadaito Airport (KTD)

Airport • 19-16 Minami, Kitadaitō, Shimajiri District, Okinawa 901-3901, Japan

3.9(56 reviews)
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Paradise in the Daito Islands ~A Gateway to Japan's Easternmost Frontier~

A Small Airport with a Remote Island Atmosphere

The Daito Islands, located 360 kilometers east of Okinawa Main Island, are home to the Kita-Daito Airport, the gateway to this mysterious paradise. The small airport terminal exudes a remote island atmosphere and nostalgia. From the observation deck, one can overlook the rough, blue Pacific Ocean.

A Lifeline for Daily Living

The Kita-Daito Airport serves as a crucial transportation hub for the residents of this isolated island. A short 7-minute flight takes passengers to Nishi-Daito Island, but in the event of ferry cancellations, air travel becomes the sole means of transportation. Flights from Naha, although connecting, offer discounted one-way fares, supporting the islanders' mobility.

Gateway to Stunning Views

Near the terminal, a monument marks the easternmost point of Okinawa Prefecture, surrounded by the untamed beauty of nature. This small airport is the perfect gateway to encounter the charm of the Daito Islands. Wrapped in a remote island atmosphere, one can truly experience the essence of island time.

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Reviews

3(7 years ago)
Tetsushi Okawa
Could see both Kita and Minami Daito islands.
4(4 months ago)
かずちゃん
There were many passengers on the plane from Naha to Kita Daito Island. Since you go to Minami Daito Island via Kita Daito Island, there seem to be many residents of both Daito Islands. Assemble your bike at the airport and set off. There are drink vending machines at the airport, but there doesn't seem to be anything else for sale. If you need snacks, you'll probably need to bring them from Naha or go downtown. I tried to get a tourist map of the island, but it wasn't available at the airport.
5(2 months ago)
速鳥
I fulfilled my long-awaited first visit to the island in Golden Week 2022. It is a small airport with a very remote island feel. You can look down on the ramp from the observation deck. Ryukyu Air Commuter operates a triangular flight between Naha Airport, Minami Daito Airport, and Kita Daito Airport. Flights departing from Naha Airport, passing through Minami-Daito Airport, and then going to Kita-Daito Airport (depending on the day of the week) can go to Kita-Daito with the fare from Naha to Minami-Daito, even if there are two sectors. (If you use JAL's shareholder coupon, you will need two coupons because there are two sectors.) Similarly, if you go from Kita-Daito to Naha via Minami-Daito, you can get to Naha Airport with the fare Minami-Daito → Naha. However, both are limited to connecting flights. (It is not possible to divide the two sectors into a morning flight and an afternoon flight.) By the way, Kita Daito Airport ⇔ Minami Daito Airport is the shortest flight route in Japan. Added on March 24, 2024 It has been announced that flights between Kita Daito Airport and Minami Daito Airport will be suspended from July 31, 2024. Please be careful if you are considering traveling by plane.
4(5 months ago)
有住晃
Located on a remote island 360 kilometers east of the main island of Okinawa, this is a small airport that can only accommodate propeller planes. There is a monument to the easternmost tip of Okinawa nearby, and you can see the rough deep blue sea. This is an important route for daily life as there are times when the boat cannot come due to drought.
5(11 months ago)
hiroshi akiike
An airport with a local feel that fits the image perfectly But the send-off deck? (There are not many high places, so I guess it can be used as an evacuation site in case of an emergency.) It feels like a remote island, which is very nice. When I was leaving, I didn't know which direction the plane was coming from, so I tried to look at it on FilightRadar24, but it wasn't listed. You don't ride everything.

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