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Small airport

Biei Gliderport

ICAO JP-0474🇯🇵 Biei
Coordinates
43.5313°N, 142.5639°E
Type
Small airport
Region
JP-01
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
9.8° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:24
Sunrise
04:54
Sunset
18:08
Civil dusk
18:38

About 13h 15m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Biei Gliderport

Biei Gliderport is a small airport in Biei, Japan. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,960 ft / 597 m with a hard surface. It observes Asia/Tokyo local time. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport (AKJ), about 9.8 nm to the nnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 311,960 ft / 597 m60 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BIEI GP 1171FTClass GGliding sectorGND3000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Japan airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Biei Gliderport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Biei Gliderport located?

Biei Gliderport is small airport located in Biei, Japan.

How many runways does Biei Gliderport have?

Biei Gliderport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,960 ft / 597 m.

What time zone is Biei Gliderport in?

Biei Gliderport is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Biei Gliderport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Biei Gliderport is approximately 9.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Biei Gliderport?

The nearest airport to Biei Gliderport is Asahikawa Airport (AKJ), about 9.8 nm to the nnw, followed by JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield and Toma Skypark Gliderport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Biei Gliderport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.