Skyports Infrastructure has been appointed as the lead developer for the first commercial vertiport network in Korea.
The network, which will be situated on Jeju Island, forms part of Skyports’ responsibilities following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the company and the Jeju Provincial Government.
Signed on 5 September during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Jeju Global Future Aerospace Confesta, held at Jeju Shinhwa World, the MoU seeks to introduce Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations into Jeju ahead of the launch of eVTOL operations on the island in 2028.
Skyports has thus far identified an initial viable vertiport network within Jeju Island, as well as secured agreements with all relevant landowners. The company will handle the planning and building of the vertiports, as well as the securing of investment & management of business operations and coordination of a suitable OEM launch partner.
Jeju Province will provide assistance by securing designation of a number of demonstration zones, as well as administrative support.
Oh Young-hoon, Governor of Jeju Provincial Government, said:This agreement with Skyports marks a turning point in realising the new transportation system Jeju has envisioned. By combining Jeju’s unique geographic advantages with world-class technology, we will write a new chapter in the history of future mobility.
Proposed vertiport sites as of the signing of the MoU are Jeju International Airport, Jungmun and Seongsan, with a selection of further locations mapped out for potential future expansion.
Initial routes will seek to reduce current transport times by roughly 85%, bringing 60 minute drive times to 9-10 minute flights.
Addison Ferrell, Director of Infrastructure, Skyports, said:We are honoured to be recognized as Jeju’s leading partner for AAM development. This MoU reflects our shared vision to create the infrastructure and operations needed to bring Advanced Air Mobility to life.
Jeju’s unique environment makes it the ideal launchpad, and we are committed to ensuring this project becomes a model for Asia and beyond.
