Nakashibetsu Airport — Nakashibetsu, Japan

Nakashibetsu Airport, coded SHB, is located on the eastern side of Hokkaido, Japan, serving the town of Nakashibetsu and the surrounding Shibetsu district. Known locally as Tancho Nakashibetsu Airport, a name honoring the red-crowned crane species that inhabits the nearby wetlands, the airport provides a vital air link to Tokyo's Haneda Airport for this remote agricultural region. SHB features a single runway suited to regional jet operations and a compact terminal building. The surrounding area is prized for dairy farming and pristine natural scenery, including nearby national parks, making the airport an important gateway for both local residents and nature-focused tourists visiting eastern Hokkaido.