2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There are also observation decks on the second and third floors.”
神山燕5★ on Google
Airports / Japan / MMD
Medium airport · MMD
Minamidaito Airport.
Minamidaito, Japan · 167 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
107 ratings
0
Operators based
167
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Minamidaito, JapanELEV 167 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
107
Google reviews
ratings on Google
167
Field elevation
feet above sea level
7
Nearest alternate
nm to KTD
Field standing
#28 / 106
Japan airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 107 Google ratings , ranked against 106 rated Japan fields.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kitadaito Airport (KTD).
Overview
Minamidaito Airport (ROMD / MMD) is a mid-sized airport serving Minamidaito, Japan. The airport sits 167 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MMD for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kitadaito Airport (KTD, 7 nm), Kikai Airport (KKX, 165 nm), and Okinoerabu Airport (OKE, 167 nm). With a single 4,921-foot paved runway, MMD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from MMD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Minamidaito.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“As long as you make a reservation, you can pick up and return rental cars and bicycles from the airport, so make good use of this service.”
神山燕5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
ROMD
IATA
MMD
FAA / Local
ROMD
Elevation
167 ft
Coordinates
25.8465° N · 131.2630° 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 167 ft, MMD sits higher than 65% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,921 ft
- 02/204,921 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,921 ft
MMD's 4,921 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- 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.
- 7nmKTDKitadaito AirportKitadaitōjima
- 165nmKKXKikai AirportKikai
- 167nmOKEOkinoerabu AirportWadomari
- 170nmRNJYoron AirportYoron
- 175nmTKNTokunoshima AirportAmagi
- 176nmASJAmami AirportAmami
Location
Open the full mapROMD · Minamidaito Airport · Minamidaito, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MMD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,734 nm | 9h 5m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,859 nm | 9h 22m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,889 nm | 11h 46m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,179 nm | 12h 27m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,422 nm | 13h 1m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,446 nm | 13h 4m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,479 nm | 13h 9m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,521 nm | 13h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MMD?
- Minamidaito Airport's longest paved runway is 4,921 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. 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 MMD?
- Minamidaito Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,921 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MMD?
- The closest alternate is Kitadaito Airport (KTD), about 7 nm away, followed by Kikai Airport (KKX) at 165 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MMD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 9h 5m (3,734 nm), Honolulu about 9h 22m (3,859 nm), Seattle about 11h 46m (4,889 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.