4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“And in the departure lounge itself there's a Japan Airlines "convenience store."”
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Airports / Japan / MMB
Medium airport · MMB
Memanbetsu Airport.
Ōzora, Japan · 135 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
1,368 ratings
0
Operators based
135
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Ōzora, JapanELEV 135 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
1,368
Google reviews
ratings on Google
135
Field elevation
feet above sea level
37
Nearest alternate
nm to RJCS
Field standing
37 nm
To the nearest alternate
JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield (RJCS), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Ōzora, Japan, Memanbetsu Airport (RJCM / MMB) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 135 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MMB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield (RJCS, 37 nm), Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB, 39 nm), and Monbetsu Airport (MBE, 41 nm). The field has a single 8,202-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MMB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MMB to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“And in the departure lounge itself there's a Japan Airlines "convenience store."”
edtayjb4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“For a "small" airport, I was impressed by its facilities and amenities, and also the Japan Airlines counter service and Airport security clearance staff who…”
edtayjb4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
RJCM
IATA
MMB
FAA / Local
RJCM
Elevation
135 ft
Coordinates
43.8806° N · 144.1640° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Japan fields
state range 6–2,182 ft
At 135 ft, MMB sits higher than 57% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 18/368,202 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
MMB's 8,202 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 37nmRJCSJASDF Kenebetsu AirfieldBetsukai
- 39nmSHBNakashibetsu AirportNakashibetsu
- 41nmMBEMonbetsu AirportMonbetsu
- 50nmKUHKushiro AirportKushiro
- 74nmRJCTTokachi AirportObihiro
- 75nmAKJAsahikawa AirportHigashikagura
Location
Open the full mapRJCM · Memanbetsu Airport · Ōzora, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MMB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,489 nm | 6h 11m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,152 nm | 7h 44m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,679 nm | 8h 57m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,030 nm | 9h 46m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,202 nm | 10h 10m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,275 nm | 10h 21m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,307 nm | 10h 25m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,355 nm | 10h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MMB?
- Memanbetsu Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MMB?
- Memanbetsu Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MMB?
- The closest alternate is JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield (RJCS), about 37 nm away, followed by Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MMB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 6h 11m (2,489 nm), Honolulu about 7h 44m (3,152 nm), Seattle about 8h 57m (3,679 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.