Monbetsu Airport (RJEB)
Medium airport · Monbetsu, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Monbetsu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJEB |
| IATA | MBE |
| Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°18'14" E 143°24'14" 44.30390, 143.40401 |
| Location | Monbetsu, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Monbetsu Airport at a glance
Monbetsu Airport is a medium airport in Monbetsu, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as MBE. The field elevation of 80 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJEB 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 6,562 ft (2000 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 RJEB 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 Monbetsu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Memanbetsu Airport | RJCM | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Asahikawa Airport | RJEC | 104 km (56 NM) |
| JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield | RJCS | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Nakashibetsu Airport | RJCN | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Kushiro Airport | RJCK | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Monbetsu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 80 ft field elevation of Monbetsu 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 Monbetsu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Monbetsu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Monbetsu Airport is RJEB, and its IATA code is MBE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Monbetsu Airport above sea level?
Monbetsu Airport sits at an elevation of 80 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Monbetsu Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.3039, 143.4040 — in Monbetsu, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Memanbetsu Airport, about 77 km away.
Does RJEB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJEB 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 Monbetsu Airport?
Monbetsu Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.