Camp Zama Kastner Army Heliport

RJTR

Sagamihara / Zama, JP

Last Updated
May 15, 03:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
03:55Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
3 kt
30°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJTR 150355Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM FEW038 23/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP225 T02270129 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 360 ft
FEW 3,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,160 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Camp Zama Kastner Army Heliport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,800 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (360 ft)
Pressure Alt
98 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,144 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.7°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
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJTR

7,500 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
7.7%
LIFR
4.5%

Camp Zama Kastner Army Heliport typically experiences VFR conditions 68% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 26.7% 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, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 26.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.2%
NE
3.8%
E
2.3%
SE
2.9%
S
10.7%
SW
0.9%
W
1.8%
NW
26.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.9°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 May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,500 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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

With VFR conditions only 68% of the time based on 7,500 observations, RJTR requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.2% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at RJTR come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 5.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (26.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, November, May, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -5°C (23°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 12.9°C (55°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.31 to 30.49 inHg (993-1033 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,500 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.