Kumejima Airport– UEO Airport
Kumejima Airport is a public airport serving the city of Kumejima in the Okinawa Prefecture of Japan. Built back in 1963 and starting operations in 1965, the airport has been around for a long time and various improvements have taken place over the years. It is now operated by the Okinawa Prefecture and classified as a third class airport. Japan Transocean Air as well as Japan Transocean Air operated by Ryukyu Air Commuter fly between Kumejima Airport and Naha Airport in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture.
Best Time to Visit
The Kumejima Airport (UEO) has a single asphalt concrete runway with a length of 6,562 feet. It has an elevation of 23 feet above mean sea level. In the year of 2015, a total of 238,875 passengers were served at the Kumejima Airport. The aircraft movement recorded in this year is 5,487. Visit the nearby Kume Island.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The closest hotel to Kumejima Airport is the 4-star Cypress Resort Kumejima, which is a very quick five-minute drive from the airport. Drive farther for a lot more options, including the Resort Hotel Kume Island and the Kumejima Eef Beach Hotel. From these accommodations, not only do travelers get easy access to the airport, but also Kumejima’s top attractions, such as Kume Island, one of the most stunning among the many Okinawa islands.
While Kumejima Airport is the single airport in the Kumejima city-island, nearby isles offer alternative airport options, including Aguni Airport in Aguni, Okinawa, the Kerama Airport in Zamami, Okinawa, and the Naha Airport in Naha, Okinawa.
