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Monbetsu Airport.
Monbetsu, Japan · 80 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
80
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Memanbetsu Airport (MMB).
Overview
Monbetsu Airport (RJEB / MBE) sits in Monbetsu, Japan, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 80 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
MBE has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Memanbetsu Airport (MMB, 41 nm), Asahikawa Airport (AKJ, 56 nm), and JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield (RJCS, 78 nm). MBE offers a single 6,562-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of MBE vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MBE, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
RJEB
IATA
MBE
FAA / Local
RJEB
Elevation
80 ft
Coordinates
44.3039° N · 143.4040° 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 80 ft, MBE sits lower than 57% of the 107 Japan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,562 ft
- 14/326,562 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,562 ft
MBE's 6,562 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.
- 41nmMMBMemanbetsu AirportŌzora
- 56nmAKJAsahikawa AirportHigashikagura
- 78nmRJCSJASDF Kenebetsu AirfieldBetsukai
- 80nmSHBNakashibetsu AirportNakashibetsu
- 83nmKUHKushiro AirportKushiro
- 86nmRJCTTokachi AirportObihiro
Location
Open the full mapRJEB · Monbetsu Airport · Monbetsu, Japan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MBE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,492 nm | 6h 12m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,187 nm | 7h 49m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,688 nm | 8h 59m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,045 nm | 9h 48m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,210 nm | 10h 11m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,285 nm | 10h 22m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,322 nm | 10h 27m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,368 nm | 10h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MBE?
- Monbetsu Airport's longest paved runway is 6,562 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 MBE?
- Monbetsu Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,562 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MBE?
- The closest alternate is Memanbetsu Airport (MMB), about 41 nm away, followed by Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) at 56 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MBE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 6h 12m (2,492 nm), Honolulu about 7h 49m (3,187 nm), Seattle about 8h 59m (3,688 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.