Shimojishima Airport (RORS)
Medium airport · Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Shimojishima Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RORS |
| IATA | SHI |
| Elevation | 54 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°49'36" E 125°8'42" 24.82670, 125.14500 |
| Location | Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Shimojishima Airport at a glance
Shimojishima Airport is a medium airport in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as SHI. The field elevation of 54 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RORS 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, 17/35, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RORS 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 Shimojishima Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miyako Airport | ROMY | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Tarama Airport | RORT | 51 km (28 NM) |
| New Ishigaki Airport | ROIG | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Yonaguni Airport | ROYN | 222 km (120 NM) |
| Kumejima Airport | ROKJ | 232 km (125 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shimojishima Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 54 ft field elevation of Shimojishima 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 Shimojishima Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shimojishima Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shimojishima Airport is RORS, and its IATA code is SHI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shimojishima Airport above sea level?
Shimojishima Airport sits at an elevation of 54 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shimojishima Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.8267, 125.1450 — in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Miyako Airport, about 16 km away.
Does RORS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RORS 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 Shimojishima Airport?
Shimojishima Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.