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Shiraoi · 01 · Japan
Position
42.537°, 141.255° · 43 ft elev.
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A gliderport serving unpowered aviation in Hokkaido, Japan.
Location
Shiraoi, Japan
Shiraoi Gliderport is a small general aviation facility located in Shiraoi, a town in Iburi Subprefecture on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. The site is designated for glider and unpowered aircraft operations, serving local aviation clubs and enthusiasts rather than commercial air travel.
The facility operates under the Japanese civil aviation framework and is identified by the unofficial ICAO-style code JP-0457. It is not served by scheduled airline services and has no IATA code, reflecting its status as a private or club-level gliding site.
Shiraoi itself is known for its Ainu cultural heritage and natural environment, which provides the scenic backdrop for gliding activities in the region. Detailed operational records for this gliderport are limited in publicly available sources.
Notable facts
- ›Designated exclusively for glider and unpowered aircraft operations.
- ›No IATA code assigned, reflecting non-commercial status.
- ›Located in Shiraoi, Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido.
- ›Identified by the unofficial code JP-0457 in aviation databases.
- ›Shiraoi is known for its Ainu cultural heritage and natural landscapes.
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