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RJSD
Sado Airport · Sado
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
88 ft / 27 m
Transition Altitude
14,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 118.15 MHz (REMOTE)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
10/28 · 3,390 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sado Airport (RJSD), located in Sado, Japan. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 88 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 14,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Sado Airport
ICAO / IATA
RJSD / SDS
Municipality
Sado
Country
Region
JP-15 — Niigata Prefecture
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
14,000 ft
Elevation
88 ft
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Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,390 ft / 1,033 m
Runway Width: 85 ft / 26 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 96.4° / 276.4°
Runway Width: 85 ft / 26 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 96.4° / 276.4°
RWY 10 (96.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (276.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RDO REMOTE
118.15 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026