Marshall Islands International Airport – MAJ Majuro
Marshall Islands International Airport (MAJ) is also commonly known as Amata Kabua International Airport and is situated in Majuro, Marshall Islands. This airport took over the old Majuro Airfield, and airstrip in Delap Island which was originally constructed by the Japanese forces.
In 1943, MAJ-Majuro was built on the islets of Lokojbar and Anenelibw. However, the airport structure and runway were not constructed until 1971. It has small hangars but can accommodate midsize jet aircrafts such as the Boeing 737, 757, and 767 as well as the Airbus A320. The management of the airport was changed from Marshall Islands Airports Authority to RMI Ports Authority.
Best Time to Visit
In 2007, this airport started renovating its complex and making improvements to make it more functional for the passengers and the airlines. Sea walls were constructed to prevent water from damaging the airport structure. In addition, several projects were also done to improve the flow of the airport. The airlines servicing MAJ Airport are Air Marshall, Nauru Airlines, and United Airlines which all serve the city of Majuro.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Travelers looking for other airports around Marshall Islands will discover that the closest airport to MAJ is Ine Airport (IMI), a public airstrip located in Ine, Arno Atoll in Marshall Islands. Passengers who want to stay in airport hotels will not find any within the airport grounds. However, there are several hotels near the airport. Marshall Islands Resort is 7 miles from MAJ Airport while the Hotel Robert Reimers, another top-rated hotel and is 7.6 miles from the airport.
