Shonai Airport

IATA SYOICAO RJSYMedium airport

Shonai Airport is a medium airport near Shonai in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It is listed as IATA SYO and ICAO RJSY. The airport is located at 38.8122° / 139.7870° at an elevation of 26 m (86 ft). There is one runway, the longest measuring 1,999 m. The nearest airport is Yamagata Fire Academy Heliport, 6.0 km (4 mi) away. The airport is served by scheduled flights.

Symbolic aviation imagery (AI-generated) – not a photo of this specific airport.

Map detail of Shonai Airport with runways — Close-up with runways

World map showing the position of Shonai Airport — Overview map

Data

Data
IATA code	`SYO`
ICAO code	`RJSY`
Identifier	`RJSY`
Type	Medium airport
City	Shonai
Region	Yamagata Prefecture
Country	Japan
Coordinates	38.81220, 139.78700
Coordinates (deg/min/sec)	38° 48′ 43.92″ N 139° 47′ 13.21″ E
Elevation	26 m (86 ft)
Scheduled service	yes

Travel gear that fits

Automatically selected recommendations for a trip to Shonai Airport – based on climate, location and airport type.

Packable rain jacket
Changeable weather at your destination – windproof, water-repellent and packs down small.
View on Amazon
Waterproof dry bag
Boat, seaplane and island transfers: your electronics stay dry.
View on Amazon
Microfibre towel
Dries fast, weighs almost nothing – ideal in coastal and island regions.
View on Amazon
Travel adapter A/B
The destination uses socket types A/B at 100 V – the right adapter keeps everything charged.
View on Amazon
Travel guide Japan
Background on the country and its people around Japan – for after you land.
View on Amazon
Airband scanner
Listen in on tower and approach frequencies – a classic among aviation fans.
View on Amazon