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Nishigawara Airfield

ICAO JP-2114🇯🇵 Itoigawa
Coordinates
36.9945°N, 137.8681°E
Type
Small airport
Region
JP-15
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.6° W

Daylight today(Oct 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:31
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
17:13
Civil dusk
17:39

About 11h 16m 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 Nishigawara Airfield

Nishigawara Airfield is a small airport in Itoigawa, Japan. It observes Asia/Tokyo local time. The nearest airport is Ogurayama Paraglider Launch (JP-3253), about 25.5 nm to the s.

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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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
JSDF G-1-1Special useDangerGNDFL999

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—46 ft—

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nishigawara Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nishigawara Airfield located?

Nishigawara Airfield is small airport located in Itoigawa, Japan.

What time zone is Nishigawara Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nishigawara Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nishigawara Airfield is approximately 8.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nishigawara Airfield?

The nearest airport to Nishigawara Airfield is Ogurayama Paraglider Launch (JP-3253), about 25.5 nm to the s, followed by Nagano City Gliderport and Toyama Kitokito Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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