Asahikawa Airport

RJEC / AKJ

Higashikagura, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
2 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJEC 040600Z 24002KT 9999 FEW020 BKN050 BKN100 02/M03 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 721 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,721 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,721 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,721 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RJEC 040505Z 0406/0512 29006KT 9999 FEW020 BKN040 BECMG 0418/0421 18004KT BECMG 0500/0503 36005KT BECMG 0506/0509 17006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
18:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 180° 4 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JEC
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
8,200 ft 200 ft ASP 154°
0.3 kt 2.0 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 - RJEC

4,781 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.5%
MVFR
18.1%
IFR
13.4%
LIFR
11%

Asahikawa Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 24.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.7%
NE
1.3%
E
1.6%
SE
9.2%
S
45.7%
SW
10.6%
W
10.3%
NW
11.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.1°C
Range: -20°C to 27°C
-20°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,781 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Asahikawa Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJEC
IATA Code: AKJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 721 ft MSL

Location

City: Higashikagura
Country: JP
Latitude: 43.670799°
Longitude: 142.447006°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,200 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Asahikawa Airport

Overview

Asahikawa Airport serves the central Hokkaido region in northern Japan, located in Higashikagura at an elevation of 721 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the surrounding urban and regional areas, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Asahikawa Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 56.4% of the time. Temperature ranges from -18°C to 27°C, creating diverse operational challenges, while wind patterns predominantly originate from the south at an average of 7.4 knots with occasional gusts up to 31 knots.

Notable Features

The single runway 16/34, measuring 8,200 feet and constructed with asphalt, offers robust operational capabilities for aircraft. Its geographic position in Hokkaido subjects the airport to distinctive maritime and continental weather influences, which can produce rapid meteorological changes typical of the region.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 3 knots. Pilots should note the best visual flying conditions occur during September, October, and January, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence at approximately 3% of observations.

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.