[Okinawa Miyakojima] The collaboration between Miyako Blue and airplanes is too spectacular "17END"

Miyako Shimojishima Airport on Miyako Island, Okinawa (Shimojishima, to be precise)

At the end of the runway is a spot called "17END (One Seven End)".

17END is an aviation term because the runway at Shimojishima Airport is located at a 170 degree angle from 0 degrees north latitude and is at the "end".

Until a few years ago, Jetstar also served the airport, but now only Skymark operates one flight per day.

The deep blue sea of ​​Miyako From afar, you can see the touch-and-go of that precious flight taking off and landing up close, so it's crowded with many spectators who want to see it.

In addition, the beach near 17END is very shallow and calm at low tide, so it's also popular as a swimming spot for families with small children.

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📍Location: Irabu Sawada, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture (Miyakojima Islands, Shimoji Island)
🚗Access: About 11 minutes by car or taxi from Shimojishima Airport, 1 hour walk one way *No public transportation

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Post by タビノモリ | May 27, 2025