Nakashibetsu Airport

RJCN / SHB

Nakashibetsu, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 7 hours ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
8 kt
30°
1.5 km
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJCN 040900Z 03008KT 1500 R08/P2000N -SHSN FEW005 SCT010 BKN012 M01/M02 Q1021

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 234 ft
FEW 500 ft AGL
SCT 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 1,200 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
734 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,234 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,434 ft AMSL

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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

1,829 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.3%
MVFR
11%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
5.4%

Nakashibetsu Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.3 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: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.3%
NE
11.4%
E
5.1%
SE
2.4%
S
9.2%
SW
27.6%
W
21.2%
NW
12%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.5°C
Range: -16°C to 27°C
-16°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 1,829 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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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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.