Camp Zama Kastner Army Heliport

RJTR

Sagamihara / Zama, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
09:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
11 kt
340° G16 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJTR 040955Z AUTO 34011G16KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP108 T00961027 $
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (360 ft)
Pressure Alt
458 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -56 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JTR
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
1,910 ft 52 ft ASP
8.4 kt 7.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJTR

5,270 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.3%
MVFR
18%
IFR
7.2%
LIFR
4.4%

Camp Zama Kastner Army Heliport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 28.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
23.4%
NE
3.9%
E
2.3%
SE
1.9%
S
6.9%
SW
1.1%
W
2%
NW
29.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.5°C
Range: -5°C to 34°C
-5°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

January November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,270 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Camp Zama Kastner Army Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJTR
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 360 ft MSL

Location

City: Sagamihara / Zama
Country: JP
Latitude: 35.512771°
Longitude: 139.393437°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 1,910 ft
Width: 52 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Camp Zama Kastner Army Heliport

Camp Zama Kastner Army Heliport (RJTR) is located in Sagamihara / Zama, JP at an elevation of 360 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02/20), with the longest at 1,910 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 5,270 weather observations shows RJTR maintains VFR conditions 70.3% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 18% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 11.6% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at RJTR come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 5 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (28.9% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.1 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 -5°C (23°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 12.5°C (55°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.36 to 30.49 inHg (994-1033 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,270 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.