Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Japan

RJSDSDS

Sado Airport

Sado, Japan

ICAO

RJSD

IATA

SDS

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

88 ft

Country

Japan

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at RJSD

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sado Airport (RJSD / SDS) in Sado, Japan, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

RJSD is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Japan

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Japan.

Applicable permit lead times for Japan are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Japan are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at RJSD

Direct FBO and handler coordination at RJSD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Sado Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 2.

Fuel Planning for RJSD

No fuel supply is recorded at Sado Airport. Our OCC confirms current availability directly with the airport and plans fuel uplift at an alternate station where required.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to RJSD

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for RJSD: 38° 3′ 36″ N 138° 24′ 50″ E; elevation 88 ft; local time UTC+9.

Crew & Passenger Services in Sado

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sado.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at RJSD.

Cargo Operations at RJSD

Support for freighter operations into RJSD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Sado Airport

Latitude
38° 3′ 36″ N
Longitude
138° 24′ 50″ E
ICAO code
RJSD
IATA code
SDS
Municipality
Sado
Timezone
UTC+9
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
No fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 2
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To SDS?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for RJSD.

Submit flight inquiry for RJSD

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – RJSD

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Sado Airport?

The ICAO code is RJSD and the IATA code is SDS.

Is Jet A1 available at RJSD?

No fuel supply is recorded at Sado Airport; our OCC confirms availability directly with the airport and plans uplift at an alternate station where required.

What is the fire category at RJSD?

Sado Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 2.

What time zone does RJSD operate in?

Sado Airport operates on UTC+9.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for RJSD?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for RJSD.