Sapporo Okadama Airport

RJCO / OKD

Sapporo, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
3 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJCO 041000Z 02003KT 9999 -SHRASN FEW010 BKN025 BKN035 02/M00 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 25 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,025 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,525 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,525 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JCO
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
4,920 ft 148 ft ASP 135°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJCO

3,006 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69%
MVFR
13.3%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
9.1%

Sapporo Okadama Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.7%
NE
3.7%
E
11.7%
SE
19.9%
S
7.6%
SW
2.2%
W
19.7%
NW
29.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.2°C
Range: -21°C to 28°C
-21°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,006 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sapporo Okadama Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJCO
IATA Code: OKD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 25 ft MSL

Location

City: Sapporo
Country: JP
Latitude: 43.117447°
Longitude: 141.381340°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 4,920 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sapporo Okadama Airport

Overview

Sapporo Okadama Airport serves the metropolitan area of Sapporo, Hokkaido, located in northern Japan. Situated at a low elevation of 25 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and local operations. The airport's single runway 14/32 spans 4,920 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Okadama Airport are predominantly VFR, with 72.5% of observations showing favorable flying conditions. The prevailing northwest winds average 9.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 38 knots. Temperature variation is significant, ranging from -18°C to 28°C, with an average of 5°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location in Hokkaido introduces unique meteorological characteristics influenced by maritime and continental air masses. Its low elevation and proximity to urban Sapporo create relatively stable atmospheric conditions. The consistent northwest wind pattern provides predictable wind alignment for most operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 demonstrates excellent wind compatibility, with a 100% favorable wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 3.4 knots. September, October, and November offer the most consistent VFR conditions for pilots. With minimal fog occurrence (0.3%) and consistently good visibility (average 10 statute miles), approaches are typically straightforward.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.