Sapporo Okadama Airport (RJCO)
Medium airport · Sapporo, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Sapporo Okadama Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJCO |
| IATA | OKD |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°7'3" E 141°22'53" 43.11745, 141.38134 |
| Location | Sapporo, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,920 ft (1500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sapporo Okadama Airport at a glance
Sapporo Okadama Airport is a medium airport in Sapporo, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as OKD. The field elevation of 25 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJCO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 4,920 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJCO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Sapporo Okadama Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | RJCJ | 43 km (23 NM) |
| New Chitose Airport | RJCC | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Asahikawa Airport | RJEC | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Tokachi Airport | RJCT | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Tokachi-Obihiro Airport | RJCB | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sapporo Okadama Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 25 ft field elevation of Sapporo Okadama Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 108 airports and airfields we list for Japan — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Sapporo Okadama Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sapporo Okadama Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sapporo Okadama Airport is RJCO, and its IATA code is OKD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sapporo Okadama Airport above sea level?
Sapporo Okadama Airport sits at an elevation of 25 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sapporo Okadama Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.1174, 141.3813 — in Sapporo, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is JASDF Chitose Air Base, about 43 km away.
Does RJCO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJCO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Sapporo Okadama Airport?
Sapporo Okadama Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,920 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.