country guide
Flying in Marshall Islands: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Marshall Islands: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 36 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands has 36 airports and airfields in our database, of which 16 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Marshall Islands International Airport
- Bucholz Army Air Field
- Aur Island Airport
- Enejit Airport
- Eniwetok Airport
- Jaluit Airport
Browse all 36 Marshall Islands airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Marshall Islands aviation by the numbers
36 airfields on record (16 with scheduled service), 4 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport31
- Closed3
- Large airport1
- Medium airport1
Longest runways
- Marshall Islands International Airport7,897 ft
- Eniwetok Airport7,700 ft
- Bucholz Army Air Field6,668 ft
- Jaluit Airport5,000 ft
- Dyess Army Air Field4,499 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.