Airport code
MAJ — Marshall Islands International Airport
MAJ is the IATA code for Marshall Islands International Airport, an airport serving Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands. Its ICAO code is PKMJ, and it operates in the Pacific/Majuro time zone (UTC+12). The airport sits at 7.0648, 171.2720 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m).
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About Marshall Islands International Airport
Marshall Islands International Airport, also known as Amata Kabua International Airport, is located in the western part of Rairok on the south side of Majuro Atoll, the capital of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The airport was built during World War II (1943) on Anenelibw and Lokojbar islets. It replaced Majuro Airfield, a coral-surfaced airstrip at Delap Island near the eastern end of Majuro Atoll that had been originally constructed by Japanese occupation forces in 1942.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MAJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | PKMJ |
| Airport name | Marshall Islands International Airport |
| City | Majuro Atoll |
| Country | Marshall Islands |
| Time zone | Pacific/Majuro (UTC+12) |
| Latitude | 7.0648 |
| Longitude | 171.2720 |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,897 ft (2,407 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Marshall Islands International Airport?
The IATA code for Marshall Islands International Airport is MAJ.
What is the ICAO code for Marshall Islands International Airport?
The ICAO code for Marshall Islands International Airport is PKMJ.
Where is MAJ airport located?
Marshall Islands International Airport (MAJ) is located in Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands.
What time zone is MAJ in?
Marshall Islands International Airport operates in the Pacific/Majuro time zone, which is UTC+12.
What is the nearest airport to MAJ?
The nearest airport to Marshall Islands International Airport (MAJ) is Mili Island Airport (MIJ) in Mili Island, about 120 km away.
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