Oshima Airport – OIM
Oshima Airport is an airport that serves Izu Oshima Town. Tokyo Metropolis operates it and its IATA Code is OIM. Its ICAO code is RJTO. It is located on the island of Izu Oshima, Tokyo, Japan and is owned by the local government. Its coordinates are 34°46′55″N 139°21′37″E and it sits at an elevation 38 meters above mean sea level. Oshima Airport - OIM has one runway, which measures 5,906 meters and has an asphalt surface. In 2015, OIM handled 37,942 passengers and 5,830 aircraft movements. Aside from being important for passengers, Oshima Airport is also an important cargo hub and handled 21 metric tonnes of cargo in 2015.
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The airport was built in 1964. Originally, it had a 1,2000-meter runway, it was later lengthened to its current length of 1,800 meters. This allowed Oshima Airport to handle operations by jet powered aircrafts. The airport’s terminal is open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM local time. There is an onsite restaurant and an observation deck inside the terminal. Two local agencies, the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau and the Japan Meteorological Agency maintain their offices on site. Airlines that serve Oshima Airport – OIM include New Central Airservice and Toho Air Service. Their destinations include Chofu, Miyakejima, and Toshima. Cities found near the airport include Gora, Hakone, Yoshihama, and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are nearly 100 hotels located in the area served by the Oshima Airport. One of the nearest airport hotels is Kisen. It is located 730 meters from the airport. Another accommodation options are the 3-star Hotel Shiraiwa, located 2 miles from the airport with charming and comfortable rooms, and the Pension 101, a cabin that offers scuba diving activities.
