Regional airport · Sakata, Japan
Sakata/Shonai
- Elevation
- 86 ft
- Coordinates
- 38°49′N 139°47′E
- Local time
- Asia/Tokyo
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Field information
RJSY runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Sakata/Shonai (RJSY/SYO) has one runway, 09/27, 6,560 ft (1,999 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: 2200-0915Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at RJSY, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Country
Japan
JP
Municipality
Shonai
Elevation
86 ft
Position
38.8122, 139.7870
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Operating hours
2200-0915Z
Runways · RJSY
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,560 ft (1,999 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at RJSY.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sakata/Shonai (RJSY / SYO) in Sakata, Japan, through one 24/7 OCC desk. RJSY is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at RJSY
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
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.
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Ground Handling at RJSY
Direct FBO and handler coordination at RJSY covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at RJSY
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at RJSY is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to RJSY
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for RJSY: 38° 48′ 44″ N 139° 47′ 13″ E; elevation 86 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Sakata
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sakata. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at RJSY.
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Cargo Operations at RJSY
Support for freighter operations into RJSY covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where RJSY sits in the network
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Operating into RJSY?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sakata/Shonai — one desk for the whole trip.