Aomori Airport

RJSA / AOJ

Aomori, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
5 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJSA 041500Z AUTO 03005KT 9999 FEW002 SCT027 BKN070 01/00 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 664 ft
FEW 200 ft AGL
SCT 2,700 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
864 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,364 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,664 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RJSA 041105Z 0412/0518 03006KT 6000 -SN FEW008 BKN015 TEMPO 0412/0423 2000 -SN FEW003 BKN005 BECMG 0503/0506 22008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:42Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 30° 6 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Snow
03:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 220° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JSA
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
9,846 ft 200 ft ASP 52°
4.3 kt 2.5 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 - RJSA

5,058 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.2%
MVFR
14.3%
IFR
11.5%
LIFR
18%

Aomori Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 29.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 9.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.7%
NE
2.9%
E
2.3%
SE
1.4%
S
15.4%
SW
43.9%
W
29.4%
NW
1.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.5°C
Range: -12°C to 28°C
-12°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,058 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aomori Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJSA
IATA Code: AOJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 664 ft MSL

Location

City: Aomori
Country: JP
Latitude: 40.734699°
Longitude: 140.690994°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 9,846 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aomori Airport

Overview

Aomori Airport serves the Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan, positioned at an elevation of 664 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Tohoku region, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations. Its strategic location near the northern tip of Honshu Island makes it an important regional aviation hub.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Aomori Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 58.6% of observed conditions. Pilots should anticipate MVFR (14%), IFR (10.8%), and Low IFR (16.6%) conditions throughout the year. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 28°C, with an average of 5.1°C, suggesting potential for challenging winter operations and significant seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (06/24) extending 9,846 feet with an asphalt surface. Prevailing winds consistently blow from the southwest at 225°, with an average speed of 9.3 knots and occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrence (2% of observations) and no significant low-visibility events.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 3.5 knots. September, October, and November present the most consistently favorable VFR flying conditions. Pilots should prepare for potential winter challenges and leverage the runway's substantial length for safe operations across diverse weather scenarios.

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.