Sado Airport

RJSD / SDS

Sado, JP

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:00 UTC

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Currently using: RJSN
Weather Source: Niigata Airport (RJSN)
Distance: 34nm / 63km from RJSD

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
19kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
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Raw METAR

METAR RJSN 030800Z 35019KT 9999 VCSH FEW010 SCT020 BKN040 14/04 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 88ft
FEW 1,000ft AGL
SCT 2,000ft AGL
BKN 4,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,088ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,088ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,088ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RJSN 030505Z 0306/0412 35020KT 9999 FEW020 BKN050 TEMPO 0306/0308 35030G40KT 3000 TSRA BR FEW015 FEW020CB BKN030 BECMG 0307/0309 04010KT TEMPO 0308/0310 3000 TSRA BR FEW015 FEW020CB BKN030 BECMG 0310/0312 17008KT BECMG 0403/0406 34006KT BECMG 0409/0412 15004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 20kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 5,000ft
10:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 170° 8kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JSD
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
3,390 ft 85 ft ASP 96°
↑ 6.5kt ↔ 17.9kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sado Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJSD
IATA Code: SDS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 88 ft MSL

Location

City: Sado
Country: JP
Latitude: 38.060200°
Longitude: 138.414001°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 3,390 ft
Width: 85 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Sado Airport

Sado Airport (RJSD/SDS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Sado, JP. The facility operates at an elevation of 88 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (10/28) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.