Sado Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Sado, Japan. Its IATA code is SDS and its ICAO code is RJSD. The airport lies at an elevation of 88 ft (27 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 3,390 ft (1,033 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SDS
- ICAO code
- RJSD
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 88 ft (27 m)
- Coordinates
- 38.0602, 138.4140
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,390 ft · 1,033 m | 85 ft · 26 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sado Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KIJ Niigata Airport | Niigata, Japan | 62 km · 39 mi |
| SYO Shonai Airport | Shonai, Japan | 146 km · 91 mi |
| NTQ Noto Satoyama Airport | Wajima, Japan | 154 km · 96 mi |
| GAJ Yamagata Airport | Higashine, Japan | 175 km · 109 mi |
| TOY Toyama Kitokito Airport | Toyama, Japan | 191 km · 119 mi |
| FKS Fukushima Airport | Sukagawa, Japan | 200 km · 124 mi |
| MMJ Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | Matsumoto, Japan | 215 km · 134 mi |
| SDJ Sendai Airport | Natori, Japan | 219 km · 136 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SDS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 305 | 189 | 165 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 1,892 | 1,176 | 1,022 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,382 | 3,344 | 2,906 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,693 | 3,538 | 3,074 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,735 | 4,806 | 4,176 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,115 | 5,042 | 4,382 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,677 | 5,391 | 4,685 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,755 | 5,440 | 4,727 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,059 | 5,629 | 4,892 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,287 | 5,771 | 5,015 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,403 | 5,843 | 5,077 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,672 | 6,631 | 5,762 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,897 | 6,771 | 5,884 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,251 | 6,991 | 6,075 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,456 | 8,361 | 7,266 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,324 | 11,386 | 9,894 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | REMOTE | 118.150 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sado Airport?
The IATA code of Sado Airport is SDS and its ICAO code is RJSD.
Where is Sado Airport located?
Sado Airport is in Sado, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, at 38.0602, 138.4140.
What time zone is Sado Airport in?
Sado Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Sado Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 3,390 ft (1,033 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sado Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Niigata Airport (KIJ), about 62 km (39 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.