Sado Airport (SDS) — Airport Facts & Flight Info
Sado Airport is the airport for Sado, Japan, and carries the codes SDS (IATA) and RJSD (ICAO). The airport sits at an elevation of 88 ft (27 m) and keeps local time in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. The live map below shows air traffic around Sado Airport in real time; you can also search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Sado Airport has no public arrivals and departures board on this site. The live map below does show air traffic around the field in real time. Click it to load the radar view.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | RJSD |
|---|---|
| Type: | medium airport |
| Continent: | AS |
| Country code: | JP |
| Country: | Japan |
| City | Sado |
| IATA: | SDS |
| Longitude: | 138.4140 |
| Latitude: | 38.0602 |
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Key facts about Sado Airport
You will find Sado Airport at 38.0602, 138.4140, at an elevation of 88 ft (27 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. The OurAirports reference data classifies Sado Airport as a medium-sized airport. The airport keeps Asia/Tokyo time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Getting to Sado Airport
Sado Airport lies about 6.2 km (4 mi) from central Sado, measured in a straight line. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Sado Airport
Does Sado Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Sado Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes SDS and RJSD mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. SDS is the IATA code for Sado Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. RJSD is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
How many runways does Sado Airport have?
Sado Airport has one active runway in the OurAirports reference data. The count excludes closed runways.
What time zone is Sado Airport in?
Sado Airport runs on Asia/Tokyo time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.