Yamaguchi Ube Airport

RJDC / UBJ

Ube, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
8 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJDC 040600Z 35008KT 300V050 9999 FEW035 SCT045 14/01 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 23 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
SCT 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,523 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,523 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JDC
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
8,200 ft 150 ft ASP 62°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJDC

4,108 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.8%
MVFR
6.5%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
0.5%

Yamaguchi Ube Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.9%
NE
12.8%
E
16.3%
SE
3.6%
S
4.2%
SW
7%
W
15.1%
NW
17.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.2°C
Range: -3°C to 33°C
-3°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,108 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yamaguchi Ube Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJDC
IATA Code: UBJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 23 ft MSL

Location

City: Ube
Country: JP
Latitude: 33.930000°
Longitude: 131.279007°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Yamaguchi Ube Airport

Overview

Yamaguchi Ube Airport serves the Ube region in Japan, positioned at 33.930000, 131.279007 with an elevation of 23 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local transportation network in the southwestern part of Honshu Island.

Flying Conditions

The airport exhibits exceptional VFR conditions, with 91.8% of observed weather periods supporting visual flight rules. Temperatures range widely from -1°C to 33°C, averaging 14.9°C, which provides relatively stable flying conditions throughout the year. November, December, and January represent the most consistent VFR months with optimal weather patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (07/25) extending 8,200 feet with an asphalt surface. Winds predominantly originate from the north (0°), with an average speed of 7.1 knots and occasional gusts up to 23 knots. Only 0.5% of observations indicate calm wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% of wind conditions supporting relatively low crosswind challenges averaging 4 knots. Pilots can expect consistent approach conditions with excellent visibility, averaging 10 statute miles and experiencing no significant fog or reduced visibility events.

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

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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.