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Airports / Japan / SHM
Medium airport · SHM
Nanki Shirahama Airport.
Shirahama, Japan · 298 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
602 ratings
0
Operators based
298
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Shirahama, JapanELEV 298 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
602
Google reviews
ratings on Google
298
Field elevation
feet above sea level
46
Nearest alternate
nm to KIX
Field standing
46 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kansai International Airport (KIX), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Nanki Shirahama Airport (RJBD / SHM) is a mid-sized airport serving Shirahama, Japan. The airport sits 298 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SHM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kansai International Airport (KIX, 46 nm), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 47 nm), and Yao Airport (RJOY, 57 nm). With a single 6,560-foot paved runway, SHM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SHM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Shirahama.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff member working there even helped us change our seats so we could see Mt Fuji from the plane!”
Dominic Peterson5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Great for quick Tokyo visit”
Alan Dolezalek5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
RJBD
IATA
SHM
FAA / Local
RJBD
Elevation
298 ft
Coordinates
33.6622° N · 135.3640° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Japan fields
state range 6–2,182 ft
At 298 ft, SHM sits higher than 78% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,560 ft
- 15/336,560 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,560 ft
SHM's 6,560 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 46nmKIXKansai International AirportOsaka
- 47nmTKSTokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air BaseTokushima
- 57nmRJOYYao AirportYao
- 59nmUKBKobe AirportKobe
- 67nmITMOsaka Itami International AirportOsaka
- 75nmTAKTakamatsu AirportTakamatsu
Location
Open the full mapRJBD · Nanki Shirahama Airport · Shirahama, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SHM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,225 nm | 7h 54m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,570 nm | 8h 42m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,398 nm | 10h 38m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,717 nm | 11h 22m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,927 nm | 11h 51m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,989 nm | 12h 0m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,992 nm | 12h 1m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,052 nm | 12h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SHM?
- Nanki Shirahama Airport's longest paved runway is 6,560 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SHM?
- Nanki Shirahama Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,560 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SHM?
- The closest alternate is Kansai International Airport (KIX), about 46 nm away, followed by Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS) at 47 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SHM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 7h 54m (3,225 nm), Honolulu about 8h 42m (3,570 nm), Seattle about 10h 38m (4,398 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.