Skyports Infrastructure has been appointed as the lead vertiport developer for Korea's first commercial vertiport network on Jeju Island.

The agreement was formalised in a memorandum of understanding signed with the Jeju Provincial Government on September 5th during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Jeju Global Future Aerospace Confesta at Jeju Shinhwa World.

Skyports has identified sites for the first stage of development and signed agreements with landowners. The proposed network includes Jeju International Airport, Jungmun and Seongsan with future expansion under consideration. The routes are expected to reduce travel times by around 85%, cutting 60 minute journeys to less than 10 minutes.

Skyports will lead on planning, construction, investment and operations while also supporting the choice of aircraft OEM. Jeju Province will manage demonstration zone designations and permits.

Addison Ferrell, director of infrastructure, Skyports, says: “We are honoured to be recognised 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.”

Oh Young-hoon, Governor of Jeju Provincial Government, adds: “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.”