Iejima Auxiliary Air Base

RODE

Ie, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:59Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) installation. Civil access is not permitted.

Access Notes:

JASDF bases closed to civil traffic

Consult official AIP (Japan AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
10:59Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
10 kt
50° G18 kt
10 SM
Visibility
3,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RODE 041059Z AUTO 05010G18KT 10SM BKN031 BKN040 19/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP222 T01890139 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 184 ft
BKN 3,100 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,284 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,184 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (184 ft)
Pressure Alt
42 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 566 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
ODE
04 ✈️
22
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
4,780 ft 150 ft COR 41°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
1,200 ft 180 ft PSP 43°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RODE

4,744 observations | Oct 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.1%
MVFR
14.6%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
0.6%

Iejima Auxiliary Air Base enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 10.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 10.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 2.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
34.2%
NE
27%
E
18.8%
SE
5.2%
S
5.1%
SW
2.8%
W
1.8%
NW
2.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 20°C
Range: -21°C to 32°C
-21°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

January October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,744 METAR observations (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Iejima Auxiliary Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RODE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 184 ft MSL

Location

City: Ie
Country: JP
Latitude: 26.725953°
Longitude: 127.765217°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,780 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: COR
ILS: No
Runway 05/23
Length: 1,200 ft
Width: 180 ft
Surface: PSP
ILS: No

About Iejima Auxiliary Air Base

Iejima Auxiliary Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the JP AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Iejima Auxiliary Air Base (RODE) is located in Ie, JP at an elevation of 184 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (04/22, 05/23), with the longest at 4,780 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 4,744 weather observations shows RODE maintains VFR conditions 82.1% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 3.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at RODE come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 10.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 29 knots. Calm winds are rare (2.5%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 04/22 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, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -21°C (-6°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 20°C (68°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.71 to 30.38 inHg (1006-1029 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 4,744 official METAR observations (Oct 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.