Sado Airport (SDS)

Sado, JP 🇯🇵 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

RJSD

IATA

SDS

Elevation

88 ft

Region

JP-15

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Airport Information

GPS Code: RJSD

Local Code: Not available

Location: 38.0602° N, 138.414001° E

Continent: Asia

Type: Medium Airport

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
10/28 3390 ft 85 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
RDO REMOTE 118.15 MHz

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Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Taxis do not typically wait at the airport due to very limited flight activity. It is essential to reserve a taxi in advance of your arrival. Sado Kotsu is a primary taxi company on the island.

Rental Cars

There are no car rental counters located within the Sado Airport terminal. Major rental agencies have offices on the island, mostly centered around Ryotsu Port. You must book a car in advance and arrange to either be picked up from the airport or take a taxi to the rental office.

Public Transportation

There is no direct public bus service connecting to Sado Airport. To access the island's public bus network (operated by Niigata Kotsu Sado), you must first take a taxi to a nearby town or a main bus terminal like the one at Ryotsu Port.

AI-Generated Content: This ground transportation information was compiled using AI from publicly available sources. Prices, schedules, and availability may change; please verify with official airport or transportation provider websites before traveling.

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