Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport

RJOR / TTJ

Tottori, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
9 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
4,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJOR 041600Z AUTO 02009KT 9999 FEW027 SCT042 BKN045 06/00 Q1024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 65 ft
FEW 2,700 ft AGL
SCT 4,200 ft AGL
BKN 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,765 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,265 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,565 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JOR
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
6,562 ft 150 ft ASP 94°
1.6 kt 8.9 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 - RJOR

4,326 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.8%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
5.6%
LIFR
2.9%

Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.7%
NE
9.1%
E
3.2%
SE
31.1%
S
14.9%
SW
9.9%
W
11.5%
NW
8.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.2°C
Range: -2°C to 32°C
-2°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

November September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,326 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJOR
IATA Code: TTJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 65 ft MSL

Location

City: Tottori
Country: JP
Latitude: 35.530102°
Longitude: 134.167007°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport

Overview

Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport serves the Tottori Prefecture in Japan, situated at 65 feet above mean sea level near the coast. As a medium-sized airport with a 6,562-foot asphalt runway, it provides essential regional aviation connectivity for western Japan.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions 81.5% of the time, with Marginal VFR conditions occurring 12% of observations. The airport experiences consistent southeast winds averaging 9.5 knots, with temperatures ranging from -2°C to 32°C and an average of 13.1°C.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (10/28) is favorably aligned with prevailing winds, experiencing wind from the preferred direction 100% of the time. The average crosswind is modest at 6.3 knots, providing generally stable approach conditions. September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR flying months.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers predictable wind conditions with minimal wind variability. Pilots should anticipate southeast winds and prepare for potential wind shifts, though calm conditions are extremely rare (0.1% of observations). Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.