Mageshima Airport

Nishinoomote, JP 🇯🇵 Small Airport

ICAO

JP-1131

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Elevation

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Region

JP-46

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 30.73569° N, 130.851216° E

Continent: AS

Type: Small Airport

Keywords: Taston Airport Mageshima Air Base

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Mageshima Airport (JP-1131) is not currently operating as a commercial airport for general travelers, and therefore, no recent traveler reviews or experiences regarding typical airport services exist. The island of Mageshima and its airport facility are in the process of being developed into a military base for the Japan Self-Defense Forces and a training site for U.S. aircraft carrier-based aircraft. Construction is ongoing and is now projected for completion by the end of March 2030, a delay from earlier estimates due to factors like bad weather and labor shortages.

What Travelers Love

Not applicable: As Mageshima Airport is being developed as a military facility, there are no commercial flights, terminal amenities, or passenger services for travelers to review.

Common Complaints

Lack of Commercial Services: There are no provisions for typical commercial airport functions such as terminal facilities, amenities, cleanliness, security, customs/immigration, or public transportation connections.
Environmental and Social Impact (Local Concerns): Residents of neighboring Tanegashima have expressed significant concerns regarding the development of the military base. These include potential noise pollution from jet aircraft, negative impacts on local fisheries and livestock, destruction of Mageshima's unique natural environment, and a potential deterioration of public security.
Construction Delays and Local Disruption: The ongoing construction of the base has faced delays and has impacted local industries and daily life on Tanegashima, with a surge in construction traffic and a reported decrease in fish catches.

In summary, Mageshima Airport is not a destination for commercial air travel, and therefore, traveler reviews and experiences for passenger services are not available. Its current purpose is a military training facility, and its development has raised considerable concerns among the local population.

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