Tachikawa Airfield

RJTC

Tachikawa, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:01Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 23 hours ago
06:01Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
15 kt
350° G25 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
341 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI RJTC 040601Z 35015G25KT 310V020 9999 FEW030 15/M01 Q1007 RMK 1CU030 A2975

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 312 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,312 ft AMSL
QNH
341 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
331 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (312 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,480 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 20,555 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +0.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JTC
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
2,953 ft 0 ft UNK
14.1 kt 5.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJTC

224 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.7%
MVFR
9.4%
IFR
14.3%
LIFR
2.7%

Tachikawa Airfield typically experiences VFR conditions 73.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
41.2%
NE
23.1%
E
10.4%
SE
3.8%
S
10.4%
SW
4.4%
W
4.4%
NW
2.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.1°C
Range: -2°C to 32°C
-2°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

January November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 224 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tachikawa Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJTC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 312 ft MSL

Location

City: Tachikawa
Country: JP
Latitude: 35.712100°
Longitude: 139.403243°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 2,953 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Tachikawa Airfield

Tachikawa Airfield (RJTC) is located in Tachikawa, JP at an elevation of 312 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (01/19), with the longest at 2,953 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 224 weather observations shows RJTC maintains VFR conditions 73.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9.4% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 17% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at RJTC come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 7.6 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, November, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -2°C (28°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 13.1°C (56°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.94 to 30.28 inHg (337-1025 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 224 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.