Rishiri Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-20Rishiri Airport sits on Rishiri Island, a small volcanic island off the northwest coast of Hokkaido, Japan. The airport lies in the town of Rishirifuji and is the island's only air link. It opened in 1962 with a 600-metre runway. A 1,800-metre runway was built in 1999, and it replaced the original strip.
Services at Rishiri Airport
3 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 1optionCar RentalsNippon Rent-A-CarView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsRishiri Marine HotelView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- 1routePublic TransportSoya BusView public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers61K61,333 in 2024
- Services3listed across 3 of 6 types
- Movements1.0K1,026 flights a year
- Local timeTokyo time
- IATARISICAO RJER
- Opened1962
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- PADomesticPassenger TerminalHokkaido Air System, ANA Wings
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- OshidomariEast of the airport18 km
- KutsugataSouthwest of the airport13 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Rishiri Airport?
Rishiri Airport uses the following codes: IATA: RIS, ICAO: RJER. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Rishiri Airport located?
Rishiri Airport is located in Rishiri, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan. The airport coordinates are 45.2420°, 141.1860°.
What services are available at Rishiri Airport?
Rishiri Airport offers: 1 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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