Ozuki Airfield

RJOZ

Shimonoseki, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 05:03Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 17 hours ago
05:03Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
10 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
4,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
346 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI RJOZ 040503Z 32010KT 9999 FEW030 BKN045 13/00 Q1021 RMK 1CU030 6CU045 A3016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 13 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,013 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,513 ft AMSL
QNH
346 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
346 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (13 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,031 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 19,794 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: -2.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JOZ
12
30
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 2,950 ft 150 ft PEM 114°
9.0 kt 4.4 kt
154° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
3,940 ft 200 ft ASP 160°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJOZ

396 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.8%
MVFR
35.9%
IFR
10.6%
LIFR
0.8%

Ozuki Airfield is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
26.5%
NE
3.2%
E
8%
SE
6.7%
S
5.4%
SW
5.6%
W
23.9%
NW
20.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.4°C
Range: -2°C to 34°C
-2°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 396 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ozuki Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJOZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 13 ft MSL

Location

City: Shimonoseki
Country: JP
Latitude: 34.045300°
Longitude: 131.052002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 2,950 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 3,940 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ozuki Airfield

Ozuki Airfield (RJOZ) is located in Shimonoseki, JP at an elevation of 13 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (12/30, 17/35), with the longest at 3,940 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 52.8% of the time based on 396 observations, RJOZ requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 11.4% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at RJOZ come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 9.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.3%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 12/30 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -2°C (28°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 14.4°C (58°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.08 to 30.24 inHg (341-1024 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 396 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.