Nakashibetsu Airport

RJCN / SHB

Nakashibetsu, JP

Last Updated
Apr 28, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
8 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJCN 280800Z 03008KT 350V070 9999 FEW020 SCT/// 07/00 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 234 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,234 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Nakashibetsu Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 8 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 0°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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JCN
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
6,560 ft 150 ft ASP 71°
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJCN

2,405 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.6%
MVFR
10.4%
IFR
5.8%
LIFR
5.2%

Nakashibetsu Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.9%
NE
13.5%
E
6.5%
SE
2.6%
S
9.1%
SW
26.6%
W
19.3%
NW
11%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.1°C
Range: -16°C to 27°C
-16°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 2,405 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nakashibetsu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJCN
IATA Code: SHB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 234 ft MSL

Location

City: Nakashibetsu
Country: JP
Latitude: 43.577499°
Longitude: 144.960007°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 6,560 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Nakashibetsu Airport

Overview

Nakashibetsu Airport serves the northeastern region of Hokkaido, Japan, located at an elevation of 234 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a remote area, supporting regional transportation and local operational needs with its single 6,560-foot asphalt runway.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 79% of the time, with relatively stable weather patterns. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -15°C to 27°C, and prevailing southwestern winds average 7.1 knots with occasional gusts up to 26 knots. Fog occurs infrequently, affecting only 2.6% of observations, and visibility typically remains excellent at an average of 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

Situated in Hokkaido's northeastern landscape, Nakashibetsu Airport is positioned in a region with potentially challenging maritime and continental meteorological influences. The airport's single runway (08/26) demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% of winds supporting runway operations and an average crosswind component of only 4 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent approach conditions, with January, September, and October offering the most stable VFR weather. The runway's orientation and wind patterns suggest minimal wind-related approach complications, though standard cold-weather and maritime environment precautions remain advisable during winter and transitional seasons.

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.