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Nakashibetsu Airport

Nakashibetsu, Japan

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ICAO

RJCN

Elevation

234 ft

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The Essence of Nakashibetsu Airport

SHB

Location

Nakashibetsu · 01 · Japan

Connectivity

2 routes · 2 destinations

Position

43.577°, 144.960° · 234 ft elev.

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Eastern Hokkaido's gateway to remote wilderness and dairy country.

Opened

1958

Location

Nakashibetsu, Japan

Nakashibetsu Airport (IATA: SHB, ICAO: RJCN) is a regional airport located in Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido, Japan, serving the Nemuro and eastern Hokkaido region. It provides essential air connectivity for a sparsely populated area known for its dairy farming, wildlife, and proximity to the Shiretoko Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The airport operates domestic flights primarily to Tokyo's Haneda Airport, making it a vital link for residents and visitors accessing this remote part of Japan. Passenger numbers are modest, reflecting the rural character of the surrounding region. Situated on the Nemuro Peninsula, the airport also serves as a point of access for travelers heading to Kushiro Marsh and other natural attractions in eastern Hokkaido. Its operations are subject to seasonal weather conditions typical of the region, including heavy snowfall in winter.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building serving all domestic passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground access to and from the airport is provided mainly by bus and taxi services connecting to Nakashibetsu town and surrounding areas.

Airlines here

ANA (All Nippon Airways) operates flights from Nakashibetsu Airport, primarily connecting to Tokyo Haneda.

Notable facts

›Located in the Nemuro region of eastern Hokkaido, one of Japan's most remote areas.
›Serves as a gateway to the Shiretoko Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
›The surrounding area is famous for dairy farming and is one of Japan's top milk-producing regions.
›The airport experiences significant snowfall and cold temperatures during Hokkaido winters.
›Runway length is approximately 2,000 meters, accommodating narrowbody jet aircraft.

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Airlines serving this airport

All Nippon Airways

Routes

SHB → CTSNH · DH8

SHB → HNDNH · 738

Aircraft operating here

DH81 routes Boeing 737-8001 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport is an airport located 2 NM from Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido, Japan. It serves Nakashibetsu and the nearby city of Nemuro, and is the easternmost airport in the country.

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Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport

Airport in Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido, Japan

Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport is an airport located 2 NM from Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido, Japan. It serves Nakashibetsu and the nearby city of Nemuro, and is the easternmost airport in the country.

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