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Shonai Airport

IATA SYOICAO RJSY🇯🇵 Shonai
Coordinates
38.8122°N, 139.7870°E
Elevation
86 ft (26 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
JP-06
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:56
Sunrise
04:27
Sunset
19:07
Civil dusk
19:38

About 14h 40m 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 Shonai Airport

Shonai Airport

Shonai Airport is an airport, located in Sakata and Tsuruoka, which are cities facing the Sea of Japan in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Shonai Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: RJSK.

Live weather

RJSK

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 276,560 ft / 1,999 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GRDO118.800 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SHONAI INFO ZONEClass DControlledGND3000 ft MSL
JSDF C-1ASpecial 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
Obstacle59 ft
Obstacle56 ft
Obstacle69 ft
Obstacle56 ft
Obstacle62 ft
Obstacle49 ft
Obstacle52 ft
Obstacle59 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Shonai Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Shonai Airport?

The ICAO code for Shonai Airport is RJSY, and its IATA code is SYO.

Where is Shonai Airport located?

Shonai Airport is medium airport located in Shonai, Japan, at an elevation of 86 ft (26 m).

How many runways does Shonai Airport have?

Shonai Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,560 ft / 1,999 m.

Which airlines fly to Shonai Airport?

Airlines historically serving Shonai Airport include All Nippon Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Shonai Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Shonai Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Shonai Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Shonai Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shonai Airport is approximately 8.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Shonai Airport?

The nearest airport to Shonai Airport is Yuri Airstrip (JP-1226), about 31.8 nm to the nne, followed by Yamagata Airport and Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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