Shonai Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Shonai, Japan. Its IATA code is SYO and its ICAO code is RJSY. The airport lies at an elevation of 86 ft (26 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 6,560 ft (1,999 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SYO
- ICAO code
- RJSY
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 86 ft (26 m)
- Coordinates
- 38.8122, 139.7870
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,560 ft · 1,999 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Shonai Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GAJ Yamagata Airport | Higashine, Japan | 67 km · 42 mi |
| AXT Akita Airport | Akita, Japan | 97 km · 60 mi |
| KIJ Niigata Airport | Niigata, Japan | 112 km · 70 mi |
| SDJ Sendai Airport | Natori, Japan | 124 km · 77 mi |
| HNA Iwate Hanamaki Airport | Hanamaki, Japan | 135 km · 84 mi |
| SDS Sado Airport | Sado, Japan | 146 km · 91 mi |
| ONJ Odate Noshiro Airport | Kitaakita, Japan | 161 km · 100 mi |
| FKS Fukushima Airport | Sukagawa, Japan | 185 km · 115 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SYO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 363 | 225 | 196 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 1,991 | 1,237 | 1,075 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,528 | 3,435 | 2,985 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,799 | 3,603 | 3,131 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,825 | 4,862 | 4,225 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,175 | 5,080 | 4,414 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,609 | 5,350 | 4,649 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,705 | 5,409 | 4,700 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,046 | 5,621 | 4,884 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,259 | 5,754 | 5,000 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,383 | 5,830 | 5,066 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,546 | 6,553 | 5,695 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,760 | 6,686 | 5,810 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,105 | 6,901 | 5,996 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,589 | 8,444 | 7,337 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,205 | 11,312 | 9,830 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | RDO | 118.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Shonai Airport?
The IATA code of Shonai Airport is SYO and its ICAO code is RJSY.
Where is Shonai Airport located?
Shonai Airport is in Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, at 38.8122, 139.7870.
What time zone is Shonai Airport in?
Shonai 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 Shonai Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 6,560 ft (1,999 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Shonai Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Yamagata Airport (GAJ), about 67 km (42 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.