Announced as part of a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Skyports and Jeju Provincial Government, which was signed on September 5th during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Jeju Global Future Aerospace Confesta, held at Jeju Shinhwa World, the agreement looks to pave the way for AAM operations in Jeju, ahead of anticipated eVTOL operations launching by 2028, said Skyports in a press release.
“As a part of the memorandum, Skyports has identified a viable vertiport network for initial service launch within Jeju Island, securing vertiport sites and signing agreements with the relevant landowners. As the preferred vertiport partner, Skyports will take the lead in planning and building the vertiports, securing investment and managing business operations, alongside consulting upon and coordinating a suitable aircraft OEM launch partner for the network. Jeju Province will assist with securing designation of demonstration zones, and providing administrative support such as permits and approvals.”
The initial proposed vertiport sites are Jeju International Airport, Jungmun and Seongsan with further locations mapped out for potential future expansion of the network. The initial routes will look to reduce existing transport times by approximately 85%, with all routes reducing approximately 60 minute drive times to 9-10 minute flights.
“As Korea’s top tourist destination, Jeju Island (dubbed “Hawaii of the East”) is well suited to take advantage of future AAM operations,” said the release. “It sees an average of 13 million visitors per year, with 230 domestic and international flights arriving daily. With limited ground transportation options and growing sustainability goals from the Government, AAM will offer a faster, cleaner, and premium transport option on the island. Jeju Island’s AAM ambitions have also seen significant support from the Jeju Provincial Government, having been designated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transportation (MOLIT) as a tourism & regional Korea UAM (K-UAM) test zone, having also completed the most AAM readiness exercises compared to other provinces, making it the leading location for AAM deployment in Korea.
The signing ceremony was attended by Jeju Governor Oh Young-hoon and Addison Ferrell, Director of Infrastructure at Skyports.
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