Nanki Shirahama Airport

RJBD / SHM

Shirahama, JP

Last Updated
Apr 22, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJBD 221300Z AUTO VRB02KT 9999 NSC 17/11 Q1012

Weather Briefing

VFR

Nanki Shirahama Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JBD
15
33
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
15/33 6,560 ft 148 ft ASP 141° No wind data
16/34 4,327 ft 98 ft ASP 157° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJBD

5,348 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.2%
MVFR
4.8%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.5%

Nanki Shirahama Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
38.8%
NE
15%
E
6.9%
SE
6%
S
6.4%
SW
0.5%
W
2.9%
NW
22.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.9°C
Range: -1°C to 33°C
-1°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

November January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,348 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nanki Shirahama Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJBD
IATA Code: SHM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 298 ft MSL

Location

City: Shirahama
Country: JP
Latitude: 33.662201°
Longitude: 135.363998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 6,560 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 4,327 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Nanki Shirahama Airport

Overview

Nanki Shirahama Airport serves the Wakayama Prefecture region in Japan, situated at an elevation of 298 feet MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Shirahama area, supporting regional and potentially tourism-related air traffic. Its strategic coastal location offers important connectivity for the southwestern part of Japan's Honshu island.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 93.7% of observations showing clear weather. Temperatures range from 1°C to 33°C, with an average of 15.4°C, providing generally stable flying conditions. Wind patterns are consistently northerly, averaging 8.6 knots with occasional gusts up to 27 knots, and minimal calm periods of 1.2%.

Notable Features

Nanki Shirahama Airport features two asphalt runways with favorable wind alignments. Runway 15/33 spans 6,560 feet, while Runway 16/34 provides an additional 4,327 feet of landing surface. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind compatibility, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind components of 2.9 and 2.7 knots respectively.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly reliable visual conditions, with visibility averaging 10 statute miles and extremely rare instances of reduced visibility. Winter months of November, December, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions. The predictable wind patterns and low crosswind values provide straightforward approach and landing opportunities for most aircraft operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.