Tsushima Airport

RJDT / TSJ

Tsushima, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
3 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJDT 041100Z 05003KT 360V090 9999 FEW025 08/04 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 213 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,713 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JDT
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
6,234 ft 150 ft ASP 136°
0.0 kt 3.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJDT

2,286 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.9%
MVFR
13.3%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
0.3%

Tsushima Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.9%
NE
16.8%
E
7.9%
SE
2%
S
1.8%
SW
5.8%
W
26.2%
NW
25.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.5°C
Range: -3°C to 32°C
-3°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,286 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tsushima Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJDT
IATA Code: TSJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 213 ft MSL

Location

City: Tsushima
Country: JP
Latitude: 34.284901°
Longitude: 129.330994°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 6,234 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tsushima Airport

Overview

Tsushima Airport serves the island of Tsushima, located between Japan and South Korea in the Korea Strait. Positioned at 213 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for the remote island region, supporting local and regional aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 85.5% of the time, with excellent overall visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Winds predominantly come from the west (270°) at an average of 7.9 knots, with temperatures ranging from -2°C to 32°C and an annual average of 15.2°C.

Notable Features

Tsushima Airport features a single asphalt runway (14/32) measuring 6,234 feet in length. The island's geographic position creates unique wind conditions, with a consistent westerly wind pattern and only 0.3% of observations showing calm winds, presenting predictable but potentially challenging crosswind scenarios.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 4.7 knots. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR conditions during November, January, and December, with minimal fog interference (0.1% of observations) and consistently good visibility.

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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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.