# Shimojishima Airport (SHI)

> Miyakojima, JP · IATA: SHI · ICAO: RORS · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `SHI` |
| ICAO | `RORS` |
| City | Miyakojima |
| Country | JP |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 24.82670, 125.14500 |

## Description

For four decades Shimojishima was Japan's pilot schoolhouse: from 1979 JAL and ANA crews flew endless touch-and-go circuits over the coral reefs from its 3,000 m runway. Commercial service returned in 2019 with a sleek terminal developed by Mitsubishi Estate, and Jetstar Japan and other low-cost carriers now connect the island (IATA: SHI) with Tokyo and Osaka. Cargo plays no role here — there is no freight terminal, no carrier mainline, and the Miyako Islands' economy is built on tourism. Air freight for the region is handled at Naha (OKA), home to ANA's international cargo operation; the 3,540 m Irabu Bridge links Shimojishima with the main island of Miyakojima. The oversized runway remains a quiet asset, occasionally hosting training and diverted flights.

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